Senior Geographic Information System Specialist

Energy Management

At MU Energy Management, we power the future! We are responsible for producing, purchasing, and delivering vital utility services across the University of Missouri campus. Our advanced district energy system, centered around the state-of-the-art Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Plant (CCHP), generates steam, chilled water, and electricity to heat, cool, and energize over 17 million square feet of academic, research, athletic, and healthcare buildings.

Beyond powering the campus, we also install and manage cutting-edge building automation systems that optimize energy consumption across the university. Our mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable, and resilient utility services that empower the University to excel in its academic and research goals.

If you're passionate about energy, innovation, and sustainability, this is your chance to be part of a team that keeps Mizzou running and thriving!

Nature of Work:

Supervise the personnel and coordinate operations of the GIS Mapping group performing Geographical Information System mapping, applications programming, data management, surveying, and buried utility locates for all utilities, roads, parking, sidewalks, structures and landscaping located on the MU Campus and adjoining farms.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily supervision and scheduling of the GIS Mapping group.

Monitor personnel performance, priorities and strategic initiatives for the GIS Mapping group.

Coordinate technology utilized within the group.

Updating existing Geographic Information System (GIS) data with changes being made to campus facilities, utilities or grounds. Create tracking of new resources and plant.

Provide specialty maps, analysis, information and reports using GIS as a tool.

Obtain needed data through Global Positioning System (GPS) and surveying equipment.

Assist department personnel in the monitoring, reporting and utilization of department data metrics.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Administrative and functional supervision is received from designated supervisor. Receives oral and written instructions daily on work to be performed, occasionally supplement by diagrams and/or blueprints.

7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

A Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Four years documented experience with Geographical Information Systems.

Knowledge and experience using ESRI ArcGIS Software.

Professional certification from ESRI ArcGIS.

Must possess a valid driver's license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $86,000 annually

Grade: GGS-011

University Title: Senior Geographic Information System Specialist

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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