Working Title: Geospatial Engineering Services (GES) Manager
State Role Title: Engineering Technician IV
Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
College/Division: Business Services
Department: 100250 - FM Administration
Pay Rate: Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount: $90,000-$95,000
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 10/11/2024
About JMU:
James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
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General Information:
The Facilities Engineering & Construction Department at James Madison University is seeking applicants for a GES Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, leadership and direction of our Geospatial Engineering Services and Asset Management Programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Ensuring JMU is current on trends and developments with regards to the management of
geospatial and asset related data
•Formulating and deploying long term strategic plans and vision for development and
advancement of geospatial systems and information
•Providing plan review and construction management support for both capital and non-
capital projects
•Collaborating with key University stakeholders on geospatial projects and development to
maximize the benefits and utilization of GIS systems and information
•Ensuring employees have the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to accomplish goals
and objectives
•Planning and designing of an asset management program for Facilities Management to
assist with allocation of maintenance reserve funding
•Supporting of the academic mission of JMU by coordinating with the College of Integrated
Science and Engineering to provide the services outlined in the Facilities/Academic
Geospatial Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
•Developing appropriate methods to document and distribute geospatial and asset related
data to other university departments, staff, students and consultants
•Ensuring and implementing that JMU is in compliance with state law as outlined in the
Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act
•Completing of special projects as requested such as preparing and giving presentations,
writing reports and working with outside consultants
•Other duties will be assigned as they relate to Facilities efforts to expand the geospatial
and asset management programs
Qualifications:
Significant specialized experience in the surveying, mapping and asset management field including the following:
•Experience planning, developing, and administering enterprise level Geographic
Information Systems
•Extensive experience working with ArcGIS and AutoCAD software programs and GPS
mapping equipment; Additional programming knowledge to support web development would be beneficial
•Demonstrated project management, supervisory and team management skills; Proven
ability to work with multi-disciplined teams
•Strong leadership with strategic, long-range planning skills
•Ability to make independent decisions and demonstrate a high level of initiative and
proactive approaches to problem-solving
•Attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
•Demonstrated self-starter, analytical skills with ability to use strong problem-solving
strategic thinking and project coordination skills to organize information
•Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to effectively communicate
•Having a high level of independence and decision making authority
•Driver's License
Additional Considerations:
•Certification as a Licensed Drone Pilot with the FAA or the willingness to obtain
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable MVR.
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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
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