Senior GIS Specialist

Senior Gis Specialist

Job Information Reporting locations include Short Hills, Camden, and Hazlet, NJ Salary Range: $86,490 - $102,290 The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

Responsible for using GIS to create and maintain spatial and attribute data as well as handling and supporting GIS tasks, inquiries, and problem-solving, providing expertise and guidance, and professionally and collaboratively solving problems involving multiple stakeholders and departments.

Key Accountabilities

• Use GIS to create and maintain spatial and attribute data following standard operating procedures and GIS editing best practices.
• Responsible for mentoring and training GIS Specialists on GIS/GNSS Technology.
• Drive high performance for company-wide GIS initiatives, strategies, and best practices.
• Identify, drive, and build efficiency across workflows and processes.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of key datasets through meticulous review and sign-off procedures.
• Assist in the development, testing, and documentation of approved systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Take ownership of special high-skilled analytical projects, overseeing their successful completion within established timeframes and quality standards.
• Participate in GIS committees and workgroups to develop, deploy and maintain standard operating procedures, best practices, and metrics on all aspects of GIS, while promoting and requiring a common vision and strategy for GIS across American Water.
• Develop and provide reports and presentations to senior management and initiates other communications, as required.
• Interact with other groups within the business such as field operations and engineering/construction, to ensure full adoption of GIS enabled solutions and workflows.
• Continue to develop expertise in GIS. Participate in workshops, training, or vendor presentations introducing new and evolving GIS and GNSS technology.
• Assist in development of GIS standard practices and procedures. Participate in user committees within AW for sharing GIS expertise. Proactively provides active feedback, as well as providing and soliciting input and feedback from other team members.

Knowledge/Skills

Proficient level of understanding of water and wastewater network structures and can apply that knowledge to creating and maintaining American Water GIS data. Solid foundation of GIS methodologies, ESRI software, geocoding techniques, data model formats, and data conversion practices. Knowledge of GIS workflows, including desktop mapping, editing, and web and database applications. Proficient understanding of GNSS technology, workflows, and best practices. Familiarity with working in a versioned geometric network environment. Proficient level of understanding of how to interpret and process a variety of source GIS inputs, to include GNSS data, construction as-builts (CAD and PDF), field sketches/comments (web submitted, paper, and/or verbal), and tabular data. Knowledge of Esri ArcGIS suite of Products, specifically ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro with a focus on creating and editing GIS data. Knowledge of GNSS Technology, specifically EOS and/or Trimble products. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to review and identify missing, incorrect, or questionable input source GIS data, as well as identify and repair quality issues within existing GIS data. Ability to conduct thorough reviews and evaluations, render and implement timely decisions and recommendations.

Experience/Education

Associate's degree or related experience. Bachelor's degree is preferred 5+ years of experience with GIS/GNSS. Proven experience managing large GIS initiatives. Utility experience preferred.

Certifications & Licenses

Valid Driver's License

Travel Requirements

Periodic local travel; occasional national travel (e.g., User's conference, etc.)

Work Environment

Indoor and outdoor environment