Enterprise GIS & CAD Team Manager

Enterprise GIS & CAD Team Manager

Job Locations

US-CA-Los Angeles

Job ID

2025-3082

Org Data : Descr Linked

Headquarters (Adjacent to Union Station)

Posted Date

1 month ago(8 / 18 / 2025 12 : 16 PM)

Application Filing Period

Aug 18, 2025 - Oct 2, 2025 @ 4 : 30 pm PT

# of Openings

Min

USD $171,642.00 / Yr.

Max

USD $224,390.00 / Yr.

Work Schedule

9 / 80

Group

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Section

APPLICATIONS&SUPPORT SERVICES

Bargaining Unit Name / Code

04 - MAPA

The Enterprise GIS and CAD Team Manager is a hands-on technical expert in charge of supervising and managing a geospatial team responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of the Enterprise GIS system; oversees and supports the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and 3D Printing programs; and basic software maintenance of CAD systems. Areas of responsibility include ensuring reliability and availability of enterprise GIS and CAD applications; reviewing GIS, 3D Printing, and UAV system requirements and implementation strategies; maintaining GIS data to meet Metropolitan needs; ensuring compatibility with other Metropolitan IT systems and standards; facilitating collaboration between units in IT and the business as a whole; management of GIS, CAD, UAV, and 3D printing service delivery; research, planning, and budgeting software, hardware, and professional services investments; and researching technology innovations to determine potential application to Metropolitan business needs.

Schedule : 9 / 80, Monday through Friday / Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid : Metropolitan's current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

Travel : This position will require travel to various District facilities throughout the service area, sometimes requiring overnight stay in the project area.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

To view the full job description click here : Enterprise GIS & CAD Team Manager

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of increasingly responsible relevant experience, of which two years must have been in a project management, supervisory, or lead capacity; OR an advanced degree from an accredited college or university and six years of increasingly responsible relevant experience, of which two years must have been in a project management, supervisory, or lead capacity.

Relevant Experience is defined as : Managing GIS staff, programs, or systems; GIS system implementation and administration, including spatial databases; experience with Esri's ArcGIS Enterprise technology stack and ArcGIS Pro; integrating sensor data into GIS products, including UAV, LiDAR, and other remote sensing sources; and integrating GIS data with other enterprise systems (CMMS, ERP, CAD, and more).

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

License(s) : Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• On-site fitness center
• Excellent working environment
• Hub of public transportation : rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• Public transportation reimbursements

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link : Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email : jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period : Closes at 4 : 30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience : Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month / year.

Sponsorship : Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).