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Position Information

Functional TitleIT Manager, Geographic Information System (GIS)

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryInformation Technology

GradeIT.17

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number26-0001

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelSection Manager

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameIT Application Services

Reports toDivision Manager, Work and Asset Management Solutions

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

M-F 8:30am – 5:00pm; role eligible for hybrid schedule (must work in the office 3 days)

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheIT Manager, Geographic Information System ( GIS )is responsible for managing WSSC Water’s GIS operations. This includesplanning, designing, maintaining, and supporting GIS Infrastructure, including the development, implementation, modification, and support of a variety of GIS applications, custom tools, geodatabase as well as other integrated information systemsto meet the business needs of the Commission.

The scope of responsibilities includes management of the GIS development & Support operations, including oversight of related implementation activities in all project phases beginning with requirements gathering through implementation with on-going production and on-call support.

Essential Functions

+ Manages all aspects of GIS operations and other related applications support and operations, including plans, designs, development and implementation, upgrade, support and maintenance functions

+ Leads the team in developing custom web clients for GIS data and other GIS tools and interfaces, as well as designing, implementing, and maintaining ESRI geodatabases with Oracle

+ Works with local, state and federal resources to maintain existing map databases; identifies missing data and provides input into the Commission’s GIS strategy

+ Develops GIS data acquisition strategies and standards; coordinates GIS data acquisitions and updates to ensure accurate GIS databases

+ Manages configuration management support to staff for development software

+ Leads team members on data analysis and integration of applications

+ Works with the Division Manager, Business Applications to develop projects scope, budgets and priorities

+ Ensures the team follows standards for development tools/platforms/methodology/controls to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency in application development

+ Ensures that projects follow specific project plans and timelines and meet all contractual service levels associated with quality estimation and incident resolution

+ Supports the WSSC Water in-house software development and COTS implementation, determining user requirements and desired outputs, including migration to next generation development tools

+ Manages external vendor relationships with contract administrators to review/negotiate/revise relevant contracts and service level agreements

+ Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination

Other Functions

+ Manages audits on code and documentation from developers

+ Conducts research on technologies and best practices to support GIS initiatives at WSSC Water

+ Provides technical documentation updates to the latest enhancement or release

+ Reports key metrics on GIS operational and system activity

+ Performs other duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office setting

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Diverse knowledge of and experience with multiple programming languages including; JavaScript, HTML5, Python, Arcade, or SQL programming languages

+ Thorough knowledge of relational databases such as, SQL Server, and/or Oracle

+ Working knowledge of business reporting tools such as Power BI, and others

+ In-depth knowledge in and use of GIS desktop (ArcPro) and cloud solutions such as ArcGIS Portal, or ArcOnline

+ Extensive knowledge of applied geography

+ Ability to solve technical problems by applying an appropriate mathematical/statistical method

+ Understanding of project management practices such as ITIL and PMP .Agile

+ Demonstrated ability to perform analysis and make recommendations to improve application development design and architecture

+ Advanced knowledge of integrating applications with industry best practices that include both synchronous and asynchronous connections

+ Skill in recognizing trends, patterns and events that result in identifying new and innovative opportunities

+ Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years’ experience in GIS application developmentORhigh school diploma (or equivalent) and 11+ years’ experience in GIS application development

+ Some leadership experience managing multiple development projects, concurrently working with development managers and application users

+ Experience developing and using SDLC methodologies and best practices

+ Experience reviewing architectural structures, identification of architectural issues and demonstrated ability to perform analysis and make recommendations to improve application development design and architecture

+ Demonstrated competencies in utilizing GIS technologies and/or developing complex applications to display land use, environmental, economic, and/or demographic data in a map/graphics format

+ Experience with the use of technical geography and GIS software to perform spatial analysis and to utilize GIS programming scripts/languages

Additional Requirements

Completion of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

+ Supervisory experience

+ Master’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, or Information Management

+ In-depth understanding of the application and uses of GIS

+ Broad understanding of water/wastewater utility operational systems

Salary$135,813 or more

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date08/12/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application