Geographic Information Systems Technician Journey

SMUD • Rancho Cordova, CA

5d • $43 - $53 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Technician to support the GIS team within the Energy Delivery & Operations division at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain professional experience in a highly technical environment while contributing to projects that are essential to the operational services for the various business units at SMUD.

The GIS Technician – Journey Level will work under the direction of experienced GIS professionals and will assist with a variety of tasks, including data creation, data editing, map creation, peer reviewing other team member’s work, coordinating work requests, and collaborating with colleagues throughout SMUD. PurposeUnder general supervision, maintains SMUD’s GIS databases. Work involves the review and entry of design and as-built data, to ensure that circuit continuity, equipment identifiers and attributes, and spatial information is correct and updated in GIS. Assists in training and coaching of entry-level staff. Provides first-level and basic guidance to users of the enterprise GIS system and its processes.Nature and ScopeThis classification is comprised of three levels: Level "E" is the entry-level where incumbents are provided formal training and/or certification for progression to the journey-level of the classification. The incumbent is promoted/progressed to the journey level "J" upon successful completion of all training and/or certification requirements for the classification. Incumbents hired at the entry-level are required to successfully progress to the journey-level within 18 to 60 months, depending on the length of the training and/or certification program. If an employee is unsuccessful with progressing to the journey-level they will return to last class held or separate from SMUD.Promotion to the senior level is not through a job progression and will happen through SMUD’s standard civil service hiring process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically two (2+) or more years of work experience designing, implementing and maintaining GIS databases and applications, which includes the operational use of multiple computer application platforms, such as AutoCAD, Excel, Access, and GIS.
• Indexing and tracking systems for drawings, labor,software and equipment manuals, and documents; layouts and positional relationships for representing electrical distribution and transmission systems; terminology and expressions used in drafting and mapping of transmission and distribution facilities; standardized drafting/engineering drawing techniques, principles, symbols, and abbreviations; mapping electric utility distribution system facilities; rules and policies governing or impacting office or systems and work assignments; plotters, scanners; relational database systems; and, proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling.
• Map electric utility distribution system facilities; maintain neat and accurate field notes, sketches and records; interpret and apply policies, procedures, standards and requirements related to area of responsibility; use relevant work management, word processing, spreadsheet, drawing, and related software and data bases; use scanning devices/digital cameras to create and modify GIS data; communicate effectively in writing, including writing reports in a clear and concise manner; establish and maintain effective office procedures and record keeping and filing systems; plan, organize, coordinate and prioritize assigned tasks to successfully meet deadlines; work cooperatively with diverse personalities in a team-oriented environment; read and comprehend technical information; document technical information in writing; communicate effectively with the public and with SMUD employees; provide effective customer service; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with SMUD employees and the public; complete assignments in a timely manner; use a variety of business office equipment; read diagrams and blueprints; communicate effectively and clearly in English in person and by telephone with other SMUD staff; and, perform routine technical and administrative work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with electric utility distribution systems in mapping, GIS, or design.
• Bachelor of Science degree in information systems, computer science or geography, including course work in GIS.
• Highly adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Ability and willingness to work at a consistently high level of quality.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Octave NetworksCore or Esri ArcGIS Pro.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and updates GIS databases and maps with design and as-built information.
• Creates maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment.
• Reviews, coordinates, and assigns incoming work according to established business processes.
• With subject matter expert guidance conducts limited research to locate and obtain existing databases.
• With subject matter expert guidance gathers, analyzes, and integrates spatial data from staff and creates maps.
• Utilizes geographic data from a variety of sources including census data, field observations, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
• With subject matter expert guidance analyzes geographic relationships among varying types of data.
• Provides basic level of quality control review of work of entry level GIS Data technicians to insure adherence to departmental processes and standards.
• Moves, copies, deletes and adds files, drawings, and maps to create reports in hard copy or digital format.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SMUD is a CalPERS agency. As a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), SMUD offers eligible employees access to a defined benefit pension plan along with other valuable retirement and health benefits. This program helps provide financial security both during your career and after retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees