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TECO Energy Supervisor GIS and Mapping Services in Tampa, Florida
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Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.
POSITION CONCEPT
This position supervises the provision of services related to GIS (Geographic Information System) and mapping within Tampa Electric’s Electric Delivery department for transmission, distribution, substation, and lighting facilities. Services encompass updating, maintaining, enhancing and providing GIS data, maps, CAD drawings, queries, and spatial analyses for operations and engineering personnel in order to ensure effective planning, design, operation, maintenance, and construction of the electric system.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the GIS and Mapping Services function to ensure that maps, web maps/apps,data, schematics, drawings, and the electrical connectivity model are kept up to date with respect to transmission, distribution, lighting, substation, and land base information. Direct and monitor the assignment of workload to ensure accurate and timely updates of maps, data and drawings and ensure that Customer needs are met. Ensure that GIS and mapping needs outlined in the Emergency Preparedness Plan are fulfilled. (35%)
Establish and maintain an efficient organization. Determine human resource needs and select employees to provide the group with an appropriately staffed and diverse work force. Administer and monitor contracts related to any outsourcing for GIS, mapping, or drafting services. (15%)
Coach, counsel, and develop employees to maintain a highly skilled, high performing, dedicated and motivated team focused on corporate goals. Provide employees with regular periodic performance appraisals. Ensure staff members maintain an appropriate level of technical competence. (20%)
Manage the preparation, forecasting, and control of the team’s budget, including salary administration, approval and monitoring of expenditures, and initiating actions to meet company and department goals. (5%)
Develop and maintain relationships with key internal customers and leadership in Electric Delivery and Tampa Electric to understand their needs and objectives, with a focus on commitment to excellent customer service. Maintain high-level knowledge of Electric Delivery business departments, functions, inter-relationships, processes, strategies, problems, critical success factors and goals. Consult with customers regarding GIS and mapping with respect to current and future technology and services. (10%)
Maintain a thorough knowledge of GIS and mapping standards and procedures and champion their use and understanding across Electric Delivery. Maintain an up to date knowledge of current developments in GIS technology. Research industry technology use, GIS best practices, and product capabilities. (10%)
Support the identification, evaluation, development and implementation of new GIS software and processes as appropriate to support corporate and departmental strategies and goals. (5%)
SUPERVISION
Direct Supervision: Directly supervises all GIS and Mapping Services personnel consisting of 10-15 GIS Technicians and Analysts.
RELATIONSHIPS
Key Internal: Interfaces with all levels of company personnel. Works closely with Electric Delivery department managers and supervisors in maintaining GIS data and improving, printing and viewing of maps and engineering drawings. Works with Information Technology personnel and management as needed to maintain and improve GIS.
Key External: Consults with customers, vendors and other industry specialists.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field preferred and may be considered in lieu of up to 6 years of related technical work experience. Appropriate degrees include disciplines such as Engineering, Geography, GIS, and Drafting.
Licenses/Certifications
Preferred: GIS Certification
Related Experience
Required: Minimum of ten (10) years of related technical work experience in progressively more complex assignments is required; a minimum of 4 years of the experience must be directly related to performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position.
Preferred: Experience in GIS software platforms (e.g., Esri, GE Smallworld, Intergraph’s G/Technology, etc.) and electric utility mapping, construction practices and work order concepts is preferred.
Supervisory Experience
Required: Minimum of (1) year team leadership, providing direction and guidance to others.
Preferred: Minimum of one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required: Demonstrated leadership and management/supervisory skills plus the ability to interact effectively with associates at all levels are essential. A minimum of basic knowledge of GIS and mapping concepts is required.
Preferred: Proficiency with GIS software platforms (e.g., Esri, GE Smallworld, Intergraph’s G/Technology, etc.) is preferred. Knowledge of electric utility mapping and construction practices and work order concepts is also preferred. Knowledge of other electric utility applications, such as work management or outage management, is desirable.
JOB RELATED DIMENSIONS
Business & Job Knowledge
Judgment
Ownership & Excellence
Produce Results
Teamwork
Work Safely
Developing People
Building Organizational Relationships
Customer Service Orientation
Leadership Versatility
WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasional overtime is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
Work involves significant time sitting at a desk operating a computer for about 50-60% of the work day.
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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!
Competitive Salary 401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!
STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.
TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.
Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.
Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.
Nearest Major Market: Tampa
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