GIS Specialist (Anchorage)

ENSTAR Natural Gas Company, LLC•Anchorage, AK

67d•Onsite

About The Position

ENSTAR is on a mission to deliver safe and reliable natural gas to Alaskans. If you share our passion for these values and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our dedicated team. As a GIS Specialist, you will play an essential role within our Engineering department, reporting to the Southern Division Manager.

Requirements

Excellent written, oral, and listening skills.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to evaluate data, compile statistics and prepare maps, reports, graphs, tables and charts using GIS tools and other software.
Good working knowledge of various personal computer business software applications presently used by ENSTAR. Ability to learn new systems or software packages as necessary.
Experience with ESRI desktop mapping software.
Experience with map projections, coordinate systems, and coordinate system transformations.
Extensive experience in using sound cartographic principles to develop paper and electronic map products.
Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise (ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, GIS Data Store, GeoEvent Server, relational databases, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey 123).
Strong relational database skills.
Knowledge of the ESRI UPDM data model. Ability to design file-based and enterprise spatial databases to ENSTAR project specifications.
Knowledge of web application design.
Knowledge of high-accuracy GPS data collection practices.
Working knowledge of Python and Arcade. Ability to learn programming languages as required.
Ability to build SQL expressions and queries.

Nice To Haves

Must maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with co-workers, customers and management.
Must maintain a safe environment for co-workers, customers and the public through adherence to established safety standards and timely reporting of potential hazards.
Must adhere to ENSTAR's policies and procedures related to the code of business ethics, compliance, confidentiality, responsible use of assets, cybersecurity, and all applicable state and federal laws.
If you meet most but not all of the position's qualifications, you are still encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Build, test, and deploy Web and mobile based GIS applications using out-of-the-box GIS tools
Support and maintain GIS SDE Databases.
Design, develop, test, and deploy complex GIS database models and templates.
Test GIS project application deliverables. Solicit feedback from stakeholders on project deliverables. Communicate stakeholder feedback on deliverables to the project team.
Design, develop, test, and deploy GIS ArcGIS Enterprise data services, custom geoprocessing models, and scripts.
Respond to difficult or complex database and map inquiries from end users, developers, and contractors.
Assist with preparation of the annual USDOT PHMSA reports and National Pipeline Mapping System submission. Participate in PHMSA audits as needed.
Create and maintain data and associated metadata as necessary for GIS maps and applications.
Develop editing, field GIS data collection, and geoprocessing procedures to aid drafting group, entry-level GIS staff, and editors in other departments
Administer GIS workstations and server enterprise GIS applications by installing, updating, and troubleshooting GIS software. Establish and maintain GIS application security.
Coordinate with ENSTAR IT Department and external contractor support on GIS server provisioning, maintenance, operating system updates, and security per ENSTAR IT best practices.
Develop documentation for GIS programs and applications.
Train end-users in GIS applications.
Participate in training as required