IPL Engineering - GIS Supervisor

City of Independence - Service Center, 21500 E Truman Rd, Independence, Missouri, United States of America

Posted Friday, August 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Performs a variety of professional and technical supervisory duties related to developing, updating and filing of drawings and databases for substation, transmission and distribution projects and related facilities. Plans & coordinates work associated with Auto Desk/ESRI and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including interfaces with Outage Management, Design and Job Order systems City Works software.

Works under the general supervision of the Power Engineering Manager.

Provides close to general supervision to GIS/CAD staff.

Supervises and directs the work of GIS/CAD staff engaged in various duties related to engineering projects and Auto Desk/ESRI GIS database updates. Oversees and coordinates technical aspects of all GIS/CAD related projects and database records; oversees the day-to-day operations of unit activities to ensure effective and efficient accomplishment of goals; resolves complex GIS/CAD issues.

Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Works closely with System Program Group to assure efficient and seamless interface between other in-house software programs.

Compiles information, prepares reports of Division’s activities and projects; reports on the status of projects.

Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment needed to complete job tasks; schedules repair and maintenance of equipment; recommends replacement of equipment; prepares and processes requisitions for needed items; writes technical specifications for equipment; reviews proposals and makes recommendations for award of contracts.

Facilitates integration and exchange of data between GIS/CAD systems, Outage Management, Job Order systems, City Works and Engineering automated design program; maintains a variety of records and reports in order to provide a comprehensive system for records retention.

Prepares operating and capital improvement budget requests for various projects related to GIS/CAD; develops project milestones, timelines, to assure timely integration with existing systems or programs.

Coordinates the work of GIS/CAD staff with other Divisions of Power & Light and with other City Departments when required to facilitate accurate and efficient completion of work related to facility maps, engineering analysis and database records; assists with other COI departments with minor office equipment and office designs including procurement and installation.

Responds to inquiries from Power & Light Divisions and other City Departments in order to provide information, dashboards and reports from GIS/CAD system; prepares, provides & updates maps & data sets to Engineering, T&D and Plant “customers”; interacts with others both within and outside one's own department and/or the public to exchange information, provide advice, solve problems, persuade others, and efficiently accomplish goals and objectives.

Interacts with vendor and manufacturer representatives to review and evaluate various equipment and GIS/CAD software updates; writes specifications for equipment and creates specification drawings; coordinates with IT Tech Services personnel on software updates for GIS/CAD.

Reviews and approves Joint Use and Small Cell attachments between various utilities; updates utility attachment lists through correspondence with telecommunications and cable company representatives. Maintains records of railroad lease agreement.

Prepares specifications and related documents for update and/or improvement for GIS/CAD projects; performs contract administration duties for bidding and award of contracts; meets with vendors &…