Manager of GIS

Delaware Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DEC) is a progressive, member-owned electric distribution cooperative seeking an experienced candidate to fill the full-time position of **MANAGER OF GIS**. We offer **competitive pay** and exceptional benefits, including: - Medical - Dental - Vision - 401(k) plan with a 12% employer contribution plus an additional match on employee contributions. - Life Insurance - PTO accrual **ABOUT DELAWARE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE** Formed in 1936 by a group of farmers in southern Delaware, our not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative serves more than 120,000 homes, farms, and businesses. We provide power from a variety of sources, including coal, nuclear, natural gas, landfill gas, wind, and solar. Our goal is to always do what is right for our members. We are committed to providing safe, reliable, and competitively priced energy services and empowering our members to improve their quality of life. We are proud to have been named one of **Delaware's top workplaces**! Our incredible and hardworking team is dedicated to serving our community with their various expertise. We **value our employees** and offer **competitive pay and exceptional benefits**. **QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MANAGER OF GIS** Education: Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems or a related field. Each additional year of experience may substitute for one year of education. Experience: Minimum of five years' experience working with computer systems, or an approved related field with an emphasis in graphic mapping and/or information technology systems. Knowledge: Must have a working knowledge of computer operating systems and software programs utilized at the Delaware Electric Cooperative. Other job requirements will include but are not limited to: Manager of GIS manages Geospatial Technicians and mapping related vendor relationships using an internal customer service-oriented management style and by staying abreast of new and emerging technologies. Ensures the GIS accurately and reasonably reflects the condition of the Cooperative electric system in a timely manner. Maintain and control information and data for periodic reports necessary for the efficient operation of the Cooperative as required. Analyzes information to determine, recommend, layout and implement engineering applications and peripheral equipment, or modifications to existing equipment and systems that will provide for the most efficient operation and effective use. Assist the Vice President of Engineering to develop and recommend appropriate budgets for the on-going operation and maintenance of the GIS and related systems as well as the capital requirements necessary to meet the Cooperatives information goals. Monitor approved budget to ensure expenditures are within acceptable allowances. Enters data into computer to store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. Monitors' functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications. Confers with personnel to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, how data is to be summarized, and reports formatted. Consults with the Vice President of Engineering to clarify program intent, identify problems, suggest changes, and determine extent of programming and coding required. Revises existing programs to increase operating efficiency of new requirements. Reviews computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations to insure the software is appropriate within existing system. Please complete the application and attach your resume. Greenwood, Delaware 19950