GIS Specialist (Multiple Positions)

Avista • Pullman, WA

9h • $25 - $37 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves updating and maintaining GIS data for Avista’s gas and electric infrastructure to align with as-built designs. The GIS Specialist will collaborate with various cross-functional teams, including Substation, Transmission, Engineering, Compliance, Dispatch, Gas, and Electric Operations, to ensure up-to-date GIS infrastructure data and compliance with mapping requirements. The position offers multiple levels (I and II) to accommodate varying levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• GIS certification (for GIS Specialist I)
• Geography, GIS or related degree (for GIS Specialist I)
• 2 years related experience (for GIS Specialist I)
• Basic specialized knowledge, experience and training on construction standards for electrical and gas distribution systems (for GIS Specialist I)
• 4 years related experience (for GIS Specialist II)
• Significant specialized knowledge, experience and training on construction standards for electrical and gas distribution systems (for GIS Specialist II)

Nice To Haves

• Utility industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and configure traceable elements from various sources such as services, temps, meters, trouble reports, as-builts, blues, underground (ug) developments, overhead/underground reconductor jobs, compliance requirements, high pressure pipe, and gas replacement projects.
• Review, correct, translate, and complete all finished red-lined construction designs into the geo database.
• Respond to mapping and data requests from internal customers in a professional manner.
• Create maps and visual printouts for internal customers.
• Use built-in QA/QC tools on construction designs posted into default to ensure correct application of construction standards, AFM connectivity, appropriate materials, and government-mandated compliance.
• Be responsible for the health of the utility GIS data.
• Reconcile discrepancies/problems between field inventory and other source documents utilizing construction standards knowledge.
• Understand how to resolve design conflicts in a multi-versioned GIS environment.
• Provide feedback and moderate technical assistance to design personnel (CPC’s, gas and electric engineering and other GIS users) in properly utilizing AFM and the Design tools.
• Test proposed AFM code releases for functionality, completeness, connectivity, direct and/or hidden errors and determine where errors may impact data interaction.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Competitive paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Optional benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree