GIS Supervisor will lead the GIS team's daily operations, project delivery, and professional development while serving as DLC's primary GIS representative for clients. Allocate resources, prioritize work, and provide technical guidance. Stay current with GIS technology trends and manage departmental performance to support DLC's profitability, field operations, and business development.
Day-to-day, you’ll lead (and work alongside) the GIS team as they collaborate with internal clients (our field and business development teams) to capture and identify assets and areas – a critical service that allows DLC to give our clients a comprehensive picture of their communities and how they might be improved or better managed. Big picture, you will get to help DLC expand our technology resources, exploring outcomes and finding new and innovative uses for existing technology. In short, we are looking for a creative problem-solver. You will use your industry expertise to help move our GIS Department forward. This is truly a chance to not only make your mark on the company, share your expertise and help us build something new, but also a chance for you to grow your leadership skills and advance right alongside our GIS Department.
Essential Functions:
Leadership & Development
· Supervise GIS team performance and development; allocate resources and assign work to GIS team members across projects, events, and field activities based on capacity and priorities
· Manage daily request intake by triaging tickets and prioritizing work through the request inbox
· Oversee multiple internal and external projects through completion and delivery, managing timelines, scope, and resources across concurrent deadlines
· Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with all direct reports for feedback and development
· Run project meetings, track progress, and report status to management
· Provide technical GIS support, answer team questions, remove blockers, and contribute directly to projects as operational needs require
Stakeholder & Client Relations
· Meet with internal departments and external clients to define needs, requirements, and deliverables
· Serve as DLC's primary GIS representative for client engagement and field consultation
· Partner with vendors, consultants, IT, and field teams to deliver specialized GIS projects
· Coordinate cross-functional collaboration on process improvement
Leadership & Culture
· Foster a cohesive, high-performing team aligned with organizational values
· Build and maintain strong working relationships within and outside the organization
· Model leadership behaviors that support organizational culture and team cohesion
Technical Knowledge & Team Support
· Demonstrate flexibility and ability to quickly learn GIS infrastructure and server architecture
· Speak knowledgeably about spatial analysis and automation capabilities to discuss project scope and organize workflows
· Stay current with Esri/ArcGIS Enterprise ecosystem and GIS technology trends
· Develop and oversee GIS training programs, process documentation, and implementation of new techniques
· Understand how scripting and automation tools (Python, Model Builder, Arcade) impact project timelines and resource allocation
*Not an exhaustive list since other job requirements may arise as a result of changes in business decisions. The company reserves the right to change this job description as needed.
Job Skills/Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a major in Geography or related field; or Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3 or more years of GIS experience
· CORE COMPETENCIES & ABILITIES
o Translate GIS concepts into business decisions regarding project scope, resource allocation, and team capability
o Learn and apply knowledge of organizational processes to enhance GIS workflows and departmental alignment
o Lead and oversee complex GIS projects through completion and delivery
· CORE GIS & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
o Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise)
Preferred
· 2 or more years of supervisory experience
· Proficiency in enterprise GIS databases (EGDB, SQL), spatial analysis concepts, and ESRI data management applications
Other requirements.
· Valid AZ driver’s license with ability to travel to various worksites within the Phoenix area.
Physical Demands:
· Prolonged sitting at a computer
· Prolonged periods of time walking outside in extreme weather conditions
Equipment Operated:
· Close vision required for computer monitors and data collection devices
Environment Factors:
· Is subject to frequent interruptions
· Standard Office work environment
· Prolonged periods of time outside in extreme temperatures
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Leadership: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85009 (Required)
Work Location: In person
