GIS and Asset Manager

Under the direction of the Director of Data Management, fulfills a senior technical and management role at Prince William Water. Plan and administer quality and completeness of the Geographic Information System (GIS) asset register and Asset Management System (AMS) for linear and vertical assets to include but not limited to development of initiative strategy, identification and prioritization of projects, project planning, administration of department resources, continuous improvement of department processes and standards, and employee performance management. Serve as a leader, project manager, and key team member in accomplishing the department and division objectives. Demonstrates a commitment and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Responsible for the strategic direction, planning, development, and operation of the Prince William Water GIS asset register (linear and vertical assets that represent the distribution, wastewater collection, facilities, and wastewater treatment plant).
• Provide strategic direction, planning, development, and operation of the Prince William Water work & asset management system (Cityworks).
• Manage work & asset management as well as geospatial data related projects, including gathering of requirements and priorities, surveying satisfaction, and stakeholder adoption.
• Manage and provide leadership to the geospatial & work management software support teams.
• Lead geospatial/ work and asset management data strategy/plans with other related technology strategy/plans across division of Data Management and the division of Information Technology.
• Develop and administer division of Data Management policies, processes, standards, and service level agreements (SLA).
• Coordinate team for exchange of information between systems to include support of integration with other systems such as ESRI, Cityworks, SCADA, Oracle, ADP, and other solutions.
• Evaluate asset operating efficiency and effectiveness through data and generate reports to support the operational management of asset and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Plan and administer vendor contracts and monitor performance.
• Responsible for development and execution of Enterprise Data department strategy, program plans, in alignment with vision and strategy of the division of Data Management.
• Select, train and evaluate staff, and take appropriate actions to improve performance when necessary. Initiate actions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, leave, performance and other personnel actions.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to senior management and the Board of Directors and/or public as required.
• May be deemed essential at any time.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Essential Competencies:

• Expertise in GIS production processes and tools and ability to lead GIS teams (ESRI GIS product expertise required).
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Specifically, must be able to interpret and communicate technical communications to a wide audience.

• Ability to plan and manage complex technology projects that span multiple departments and divisions from project identification through project closeout.
• Develop contract scopes of work and manage the schedule, budget, and delivery of task orders and/or work authorizations.
• Strong technical skills related to the management of GIS data.
• Expertise in GIS concepts, tools, terminology, and application of GIS to solve business problems.
• Expertise in work & asset management concepts, tools, terminology, and application of Cityworks (or similar tools) solving business problems.
• Expertise in Cityworks production support processes and tools.
• Ability to execute cost/benefit analysis with consideration for the total cost of ownership of technology investments.
• Ability to define and plan the interdependencies of this position's work across Customer, Financial, Operations, and Workforce functional areas.
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems effectively under deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Technology Management, Geography, or related fields.?
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the design, development, and operation of Geospatial data initiatives, to include at least two years of management responsibility, which includes supervision/management of others.
• Or a combination of education and experience as described above.

• One of the following certifications: PMI Project Management Professional (PMP or higher), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or ITIL 4 Managing Professional (ITIL 4 MP or higher) upon hire or required to obtain and maintain one of the above within fifteen (15) months of employment in this position.

• At least two years of experience supervising and/or directing the work of others.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physical demands: The work is partly sedentary with periods of light to moderate physical activity and is performed in offices and field sites. ?Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for short periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, ladders or scaffolding; bend, kneel and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and operate computer or typewriter keyboards. ?Work requires the ability to speak clearly, to see and hear clearly with or without correction, and to detect odors.
• Work environment:?Employee is subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours. Employees are required to wear protective gear to protect against hazards in the work.