Job Description
WGL - Manager, Operations Geo Spatial
Washington Gas has an immediate opening to manage GIS, Mapping, Digital Records, Recordation & Invoicing and Survey teams out of our Springfield, VA Operations Center.
You Will:
Manage multiple departments, associated supervisors and direct assigned employees, including hiring, evaluating, training, performance management, compensating, motivating, coaching, and developing goals and procedures to ensure the achievement of goals
Consults with and acts as liaison to end users, management, vendors, other government agencies, and IT resources within the Company's service territory
Manages 200K+ annual new field documents required for safety and compliance, representation of system support for all compliance audits
Responsible for the management of multiple large international firms supporting critical geospatial infrastructure including all gas assets, land base data, building information, addresses, and roadways within company territory
Responsible for internal and external support teams in excess of 50+ employees
Manage oversight of all contractor invoicing for construction and maintenance activities of all regions at WGL that is final approval of payment for annual spend of +$400,000,000.
Manages $400M+ new Geospatial infrastructure annually and corresponding field notes
Maintains 2M+ existing Geospatial infrastructure assets and corresponding field notes
Responsible for design, build, and growth of GIS within the company
Work with other teams and departments within the company to understand business processes to design, build and implement GIS platforms per requirements and needs
Performing QA/QC of GIS data including review for accuracy and completeness
Develops and implements process controls and tools resolve issues, to improve information accuracy & completeness and to improve efficiency
Documenting technical GIS procedures and metadata of GIS datasets, as well as defines inter-departmental business processes.
Administering the central repository for GIS information and establishing procedures, conventions, quality assurance and documentation to best practices and business policies
Design and Develop GIS technology that improves safety and improves reporting for compliance
Adapting and performing spatial analysis to resolve complex GIS mapping problems and developing solutions
Works collaboratively with IT group and contractors to establishes and continuously improve systems, policies and processes
Continue to automate Records processes to align with companywide paperless workflows
Represents the Company's interests before external audiences, to include providing expert witness testimony and contractual negotiations and collaboration with external audiences to review and evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs, guidelines, systems, and services within the assigned unit
Develops and implements a companywide Strategic Sourcing Plan for the GeoSpatial area
Conducts and directs the development of queries and analyses using spatial and non-spatial databases to assist with planning, maintenance, and operational issues
Manage contractor work assignments for accuracy and timeliness
Ensure accurate annual O&M/Capital budgeting is aligned between each team
Accurate and timely invoicing and payment of all contractor invoices and assigned ROW fees
Manage companywide Land Right requests including quit claim deeds, ROW, easements
Manage Survey team and requests for all field check verifications for staking, locating and preliminary requests
Support customer Mapping portal and requests
You Have:
Bachelor's Degree Geographical Information System (GIS), Computer Science, or related field preferred
7+ Years working experience implementing GIS enterprise business solutions, survey, and/or utilities mapping database development required
3+ Years of direct supervisory experience
Experience and demonstrated working knowledge in the integration of GIS with work management, network analysis, SCADA, customer information, document management systems and other relevant enterprise IT systems
Demonstrated working knowledge of mapping systems, construction drawings, and drafting software applications such as AutoCAD or Microstation
Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Smallworld, ESRI ArcGIS, AGOL, Utility Network, and ArcPro
Demonstrated ability to present diverse ideas logically and concisely both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, supervisors, subordinates, and peers
Demonstrated ability to successfully influence/persuade/implement to achieve desired business outcomes
Demonstrated ability to effectively evaluate multiple scenarios and to implement effective solutions to broadly defined business problems
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex messages to diverse audiences at all organization levels
Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and processes
Demonstrated understanding of relevant regulations, e.g. DOT 192, damage prevention laws, etc., preferred
We offer a competitive salary range of $122,000.00 to $177,250.00 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply
Why work at AltaGas?
AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions - from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.
We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers' homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.
To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL
For Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America's most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions - from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.
