Director Mapping and GIS

Job description

Position: Director - Mapping and GIS

Trisian-Global Consulting LLC is currently recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Director of Mapping and GIS to work on-site in Little Rock, AR, Rogers, AR or Jonesboro, AR.  As the Director of Mapping and GIS, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's enterprise-wide geospatial strategy, ensuring GIS records, maps, and reports are up to date, accurate, and enable the business to make real-time data-driven decisions.

This role oversees the design, governance, and optimization of GIS & Mapping systems and databases while championing the creation and adoption of process, procedure, and reporting to assist the business.

As a people and organizational leader, the Director builds and develops a high-performing GIS and mapping team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic leadership to GIS and mapping staff, setting vision, goals, and performance standards;
• Serves as the GIS subject matter expert, defining and executing the GIS roadmap to support business goals and align with industry best practices:
• Designs, develops, updates, and maintains GIS databases;
• Champions the development of GIS applications, tools, dashboards, and analytics solutions to support enterprise decision-making;
• Collects and manages spatial data from various sources including satellite imagery, GPS, databases, etc.;
• Conducts spatial analysis to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within geographic data;
• Performs spatial modeling, network analysis, and geographic projections;
• Provides executive-level reporting, maps, and geospatial insights to communicate trends, risks, and opportunities to the organization;
• Provides technical support and training on GIS software and applications;
• Stays up to date on advancements in GIS technology and recommends improvements to workflows and processes;
• Collaborates with teams to understand needs and deliver GIS solutions that meet project objectives;
• Coordinates with internal and external partners for data acquisition and integration;
• Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other locations as required;

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge in GIS software, including GIS web technologies such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms required;
• Expert knowledge of GIS principles, spatial analysis techniques, geospatial concepts and methodologies;
• Skill in data engineering, data analytics and programming languages;
• Skill in cartographic and data visualization skills, with ability to render clear and compelling maps and graphics;
• Skill in AutoCAD, or similar CAD software;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Ability to lead and develop high performing teams;
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments to meet SLAs;
• Ability to analyze and effectively document large volumes of technical data;
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders;
• Ability to problem solve;
• Ability to travel for business requirements; must possess a valid Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a GIS Engineering or similar role or industry required.
  
  Telecommunications experience preferred;
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with proven ability to manage teams and enterprise-scale projects required;
• Bachelors degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science preferred;
• Proficiency in FME, QGIS, ESRI products, Mapcom/Vertigis M4 Solutions, and Cadtel Suite, preferred;
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages preferred.

If you are a motivated and experienced mapping and GIS leader looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this position.

As follow up to your application, please send your resume directly to agresko@trisian-global.com for immediate review.  

General Summary:

The Director of GIS & Mapping drives the company’s enterprise-wide geospatial strategy, ensuring our GIS records, maps, and reports are up to date, accurate, and enable the business to make real-time data-driven decisions.

This role oversees the design, governance, and optimization of GIS & Mapping systems and databases while championing the creation and adoption of process, procedure, and reporting to assist the business.

As a people and organizational leader, the Director builds and develops a high-performing GIS and mapping team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides strategic leadership to GIS and mapping staff, setting vision, goals, and performance standards;
• Serves as the GIS subject matter expert, defining and executing the GIS roadmap to support business goals and align with industry best practices:
• Designs, develops, updates, and maintains GIS databases;
• Champions the development of GIS applications, tools, dashboards, and analytics solutions to support enterprise decision-making;
• Collects and manages spatial data from various sources including satellite imagery, GPS, databases, etc.;
• Conducts spatial analysis to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within geographic data;
• Performs spatial modeling, network analysis, and geographic projections;
• Provides executive-level reporting, maps, and geospatial insights to communicate trends, risks, and opportunities to the organization;
• Provides technical support and training on GIS software and applications;
• Stays up to date on advancements in GIS technology and recommend improvements to workflows and processes;
• Collaborates with teams to understand needs and deliver GIS solutions that meet project objectives;
• Coordinates with internal and external partners for data acquisition and integration;
• Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other Ritter Communications locations as required;
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge in GIS software, including GIS web technologies such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms required;
• Expert knowledge of GIS principles, spatial analysis techniques, geospatial concepts and methodologies;
• Skill in data engineering, data analytics and programming languages;
• Skill in cartographic and data visualization skills, with ability to render clear and compelling maps and graphics;
• Skill in AutoCAD, or similar CAD software;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Ability to lead and develop high performing teams;
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments to meet SLAs;
• Ability to analyze and effectively document large volumes of technical data;
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders;
• Ability to problem solve;
• Ability to travel for business requirements; must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a GIS Engineering or similar role or industry required;
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with proven ability to manage teams and enterprise-scale projects required;
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science preferred;
• Proficiency in FME, QGIS, ESRI products, Mapcom/Vertigis M4 Solutions, and Cadtel Suite, preferred;
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages preferred.

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