ABOUT SNIFFER ROBOTICS

Do you have advanced technical and management skills capable of uniquely solving challenging problems and issues? Do you enjoy using those skills to build a team, in a highly entrepreneurial environment? Do you enjoy working with dynamic and driven people to push the boundaries of possibilities and experience the satisfaction of being the first to do something?

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Sniffer Robotics is an industry pioneer, having developed a new automated means for measuring terrestrial methane emissions using drones. The data we collect with our SnifferDRONE™ technology and other related services is enhanced by the geospatial information we provide to our customers. Our objective is to create compelling value for customers we know intimately.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Sniffer Robotics is seeking a strong leader with a minimum of five years of experience to lead our digital transformation and solution development processes and personnel to drive our continued SaaS business.

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This is a leadership position where career growth to department lead is expected. The position also requires management of the GIS team, including international colleagues, interns, and technicians/specialists. The Manager of GIS Services and Solutions reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is part of the Operations Management Team.

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A successful candidate should be knowledgeable in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and the Python and Arcade programming languages. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines and short turnaround times, and good communication and customer service skills. Additionally, the candidate should be available to assist field technicians with technical issues as needed.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage GIS personnel, workflows, and products to ensure timely and accurate deliverables to clients.

• Manage an ArcGIS Online organization, including creating and sharing content, managing user access and permissions, and monitoring usage and performance.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for GIS workflows and processes.

• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with other staff to achieve project goals.

• Stay current with new GIS technologies and trends.

• Be on call to provide technical assistance to technicians and pilots in the field.

• Develop and maintain Python scripts and Arcade expressions for automating GIS workflows and data processing.

• Produce documented and evaluated architectural options for solutions in response to tender business requirements (including risks, costs, implications, opportunities).

• Gather customer requirements and design solution blueprints - develop and deliver an implementable and testable understanding of the client’s vision and requirement.

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to determine software requirements, explain technical issues and solutions to audiences of widely varying technical abilities clearly and patiently.

• Continually research current and emerging technologies and propose changes when needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, computer science, or related field.

• Minimum of two years of management experience.

• Minimum of five years of experience in GIS analysis and programming

• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities

• Proficiency in Python and Arcade programming languages.

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

• Experience managing an ArcGIS Online organization.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and short turnaround times.

• Deep understanding of various GIS platforms and tools (ESRI ArcGIS, Geoserver, OpenLayers, Cesium, Geonetwork etc)

• Highly analytical mindset, with an ability to see both the big picture and the details.

• Strong Customer Service Skills.

• Candidate should be located in Southeastern Michigan. 

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We especially appreciate

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, software engineering, computer science, Geodesy, Geoinformatics, Geography or other relevant fields.

• Previous experience in project management or coordination of technical teams.

• Willingness to experiment, try, fail and learn from it.

• A positive team building, mentoring, and training mindset.

 

The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States, pass a background check and drug screen, and will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

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Sniffer Robotics is an equal opportunity employer and provides training to help you succeed in our company and in your career.