GIS Analyst (Technical Specialist V or Technical Specialist VI)

Citizens Energy Group•Indianapolis, IN

7d•$76,700 - $85,800

About The Position

The GIS Analyst joins the Program & Technical Services (P&TS) department, which oversees program and process controls, standards, utility coordination, underground asset management, hydraulic modeling, and GIS data and analysis. The position focuses on GIS data analytics and development for all utilities. The vacancy will be filled at the Technical Specialist V or Technical Specialist VI level based on candidate experience. At the Technical Specialist V level, this advanced technician works under general supervision, performing spatial and statistical analyses and development, and assisting the business with asset management tools and processes. At the Technical Specialist VI level, this lead technician performs analyses and development, helps with asset management tools and processes, solves technical problems, provides consultation and training, and manages medium- to high-complexity projects to meet scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements. Both levels interact with consultants, other Citizens departments, and other agencies.

Requirements

Technical Specialist V: High school diploma, equivalency certificate, or education deemed sufficient by management.
Technical Specialist V: 8 years of related experience and/or training, or 6 years of Citizens experience.
Technical Specialist VI: High school diploma, equivalency certificate, or education deemed sufficient by management.
Technical Specialist VI: 10 years of related experience and/or training, or 8 years of Citizens experience.
Valid U.S. driver’s license, or an alternate approved by management; an Indiana driver’s license is required within 30 days of the first day of employment.
Safe driving record, with no serious traffic violations, accidents, suspensions or revocations, or DUI/DWI convictions within the last three years.

Nice To Haves

Technical Specialist V: GIS professional certification.
Technical Specialist V: Associate degree in GIS or a related Engineering Design Technology.
Technical Specialist V: Practical experience with ESRI software such as ArcGIS Pro, Portal, ArcOnline, Field Maps, and Experience Builder.
Technical Specialist VI: GIS professional certification.
Technical Specialist VI: Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related Engineering Design Technology.
Technical Specialist VI: Advanced experience with ESRI software such as ArcGIS Pro, Portal, ArcOnline, Field Maps, and Experience Builder.
Proficiency with computer software in a Windows environment, Microsoft Office applications, Power BI, and Oracle databases.
Ability to work in office and field environments.
Detailed understanding of applicable systems and other infrastructure projects at Citizens.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others and with minimal direct supervision.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize project tasks and assist in managing a project team.

Responsibilities

Perform spatial and statistical analyses and GIS development for utility asset management and related tools and processes.
Learn and remain current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, ESRI applications and functionality, and Citizens policies and procedures; at Technical Specialist VI, assist with maintaining and developing these resources.
Apply and promote quality practices, review design inputs and deliverables, and help ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Develop GIS-related design concepts and deliverables using asset management and ESRI tools; the work may be moderately complex at level V and complex at level VI.
Make decisions about deliverables and interpretation of inputs, handle difficult technical assignments, and provide technical guidance; level VI may also provide consultation and training.
Coordinate with business personnel to exchange project information required for asset management and GIS data and application development; communicate requirements, progress, and schedules at level VI.
Support field activities as needed.
Identify client interests and drivers, communicate them to project teams, and develop approaches to address them; level VI also supports business development or pursuit activities.
Monitor project staffing levels, skills, resource needs, and process requirements; define work assignments and maintain schedules as applicable, and at level VI may manage internal and external staff providing GIS-related services.
At level VI, manage multiple medium- to high-complexity projects and monitor deliverable consistency, budget, and schedule.
Participate in specialized-area start-up activities and process improvement or change management efforts, as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.