About the position
As the GIS Project Team Lead GIS Senior System Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in geodatabase administration for NRG (O&R MAPPING SYSTEM) to GIS Migration. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in working on enterprise systems, a deep understanding of Database management technologies, and the ability to lead the team through successful database and data model building exercise. Our team is a dynamic IT GIS solutions provider committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. We are seeking a talented GIS Project Team Lead with expertise to spearhead our NRG to GIS migration project. You will utilize geoprocessing tools for data manipulation and management within geodatabase.
Responsibilities
- Perform geodatabase compress operations to optimize data storage and maintain system performance.
- Utilize geoprocessing tools for data manipulation and management within the geodatabase.
- Understand and implement versioning in geodatabases, reconciling versions to maintain data integrity.
- Administer geodatabases using ESRI ArcCatalog, providing access and privileges to users based on project requirements.
- Create feature classes, update feature classes, and create geodatabase.
- Manage data replication processes to ensure consistency across distributed geodatabases.
- Oversee and manage team members to foster effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the DBA group to ensure seamless integration of geodatabases with overall database management strategies.
- Implement geometry repair processes to address data inconsistencies and maintain spatial accuracy.
- Execute posting processes to update versions and publish data for broader access.
- Conduct data tracing and modeling to analyze spatial relationships and optimize data structure.
- Actively participate and engage in workshops, contributing insights and expertise to shape proper database hygiene.
- Create, maintain, review and approve comprehensive documentation related to GIS mapping processes.
- Demonstrate decisiveness in signing off on data model and configuration and data migration and related documents.
- Oversee and manage various teams to ensure alignment and coordination across all project phases.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience.
- Master's Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional document review skills, providing insightful comments to enhance project documentation.
- Decisiveness in signing off on requirements, functional specifications, and component specs related to database management.
- High-level understanding of databases, with a focus on geodatabases.
- Proficiency in ESRI ArcCatalog for geodatabase administration.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience with ArcFM experience.
- Experience in providing access and privileges to geodatabase users.
- Knowledge of geoprocessing tools for data manipulation and an understanding of versioning processes, reconciliation, and geodatabase compress.
- Familiarity with data replication processes in a geodatabase environment.
- Ability to repair geometry issues and ensure spatial data accuracy.
- Proven experience in GIS database management, specifically in electric and gas utility operations.
- Strong understanding of GIS applications and technologies.
Benefits
- Driver's License Required
- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
- Must be able to participate in the Company's emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
