GIS Project Specialist

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

This position will be responsible for providing information derived from GIS tools and technologies to support APC Economic & Community Development as a growth focused and a top 10 business unit. Additionally, this role supports the overall growth efforts within Customer Solutions and Business Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering requirements and implementing solutions from a wide range of data sources, analytics, and formats. Specific areas of focus will include acquisition and quality control of GIS data, cartographic support, data modeling, and development of static and web-based map products to support corporate growth and economic development activities.

Requirements

• Understanding GIS theory and application
• Experience with ESRI and ArcGIS Pro or Desktop is required
• Experience scripting, programming, and querying with SQL and Python
• Strong verbal and technical communication skills are essential
• Ability to create professional maps and visualize spatial data
• Ability to get Part 107 drone license
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize appropriately, maximize efficiencies, and deliver results while maintaining a high attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong analytical skills and approach to problem solving
• Must possess a high degree of flexibility and demonstrated ability to work amid rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be an active team player

Nice To Haves

• 4-year degree in Computer Science, Geography, Natural Sciences, or related degree preferred
• GIS certification or ability to achieve it with an approved, professional organization is desirable
• Experience with ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Portal is desirable
• Experience with ArcGIS server and publishing web mapping services is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-functional support to multiple APC groups to deliver accurate and timely GIS deliverables
• Maintain Alabama Power's Economic Development Geospatial Engine (EDGE) application and provide user training and support
• Work to identify and promote potential areas for GIS development and solutions to support economic development activities
• Support the creation of customized, presentation-quality products to be utilized for economic development, project management, business development, and lead generation activities
• Create maps and perform a wide range of geospatial analyses leveraging GIS technology to stay ahead of competing interests
• Collaborate with external economic development and business development allies to identify and develop marketable industrial and commercial property.
• Support the utilization of Alabama Power's Specialized Building Program and Industrial Site Development Program
• Support drone flights and other technology deployment that promote innovative approaches to economic development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees