GIS Supervisor
Company: New Braunfels Utilities
Location: New Braunfels
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary The GIS
Supervisor is responsible for the health, integrity, and long-range
planning of NBU’s Geographic Information System (GIS), which
manages the electric, water, wastewater, and fiber optic utilities
infrastructure network for New Braunfels. The intent of this job
description is to provide a representative summary of the major
duties and responsibilities; it is not all-inclusive and all duties
may not be required of the position. Essential Duties &
Responsibilities DEVELOPMENT OF LONG/SHORT TERM STRATEGIES Maintain
a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations
regarding GIS data and dissemination Maintain an elevated level of
technical skills and knowledge to maintain proficiency in the
latest technologies in GIS Develop process flows that ensure
consistent, high quality work products Plan and develop Internet,
database, desktop and mobile strategies to improve GIS across the
enterprise of NBU Ensure data and information access for external
and internal customers is efficient and user-friendly Review and
recommend GIS hardware and software solutions Establish quality
assurance and quality control procedures along with documentation
for the GIS Division Create and execute strategic plan for
enterprise GIS Design and implement the enterprise GIS architecture
and data strategies GOVERNANCE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
GIS Safeguard and maintain the integrity of NBU's utility networks
Evaluate and determine computer software needs and version upgrades
and migrations Oversee the design and maintenance of NBU's
geodatabases Direct the design, development, and quality assurance
of GIS software systems and applications Develop expertise with NBU
organizations' use of data and how it supports their programs and
business processes Ability to complete analysis, produce maps and
reports, and provide recommendations based on GIS and related data
Track productivity and backlog of the group Implement GIS related
training and develop technical documentation as required Implement
quality assurance/quality control procedures including geographical
data management policies and guidelines, standards and metadata
documentation Embrace and adhere to best practices for database
architecture, security, and maintenance MENTORING GIS TEAM Promote
open communication with GIS team Represent the GIS team on all
related projects within NBU and external agencies Consult with team
to execute current and future projects Assist team with complex
scenarios and provide technical expertise as needed Mentor and
coach junior team members as necessary Advocate training and
certification for team and work on professional development plans
for team CONFIGURE AND/OR PROGRAM TECHNICAL ENHANCEMENTS Develop
methodologies to automate complex GIS procedures to increase
efficiencies and the overall effectiveness of the GIS program
Provide GIS users with simple yet effective means to access
information, answer questions, generate work products, and support
decision making Track and maintain integrations to and from GIS
system Evaluate and make recommendations for GIS standards,
policies, and practices Implement GIS related training and develop
technical documentation as required Prepare formal GIS policies and
internal procedures for change management GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed to
not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special
projects and assignments with deadlines Adhere to NBU safety
guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle
as applicable Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee
and customer information in written and oral communications and
safeguard sensitive documents Develop & maintain effective customer
service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and
the public in general Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Stewardship, Team, Integrity,
Culture, and Safety Certification and Licensures Requirements GISP
Certification Preferred Other Minimum Qualifications Requires
extensive experience with ArcGIS Desktop Experience with Windows
Desktop and Server Operating Systems Experience with ArcGIS Online,
ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS in a mobile environment required
Experience with Experience with ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Experience
Builder, ESRI Utility Network Experience with SQL Server and
Geodatabase Tuning strongly preferred Requires some knowledge of
Python, modelbuilder, and scheduled tasks Experience with .Net,
VBA, C# a plus Experience with ArcFM a plus Other Software
Knowledge ArcGIS suite of software 10.8.1 or higher, Schneider
ArcFM, ArcGIS Online, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or higher, SQL
Server Management Studio, CityWorks, MS Excel and Access Formal
Education and Work Experience Requirements Degree/Diploma Obtained:
Bachelors Work Experience Time Frame: Five Years or More Field of
Study: Geography, Computer Science, Environmental, or other related
field
Keywords: New Braunfels Utilities, New Braunfels , GIS Supervisor, IT / Software / Systems , New Braunfels, Texas
