GIS Specialist II, III or SR

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The GIS Specialist position is within the Geographic Solutions and Services organization and is responsible for inputting, processing, and maintaining Distribution data in accordance with departmental work procedures and the Southern Company GIS Data strategy. The role supports local and system-wide storm restoration activities, which may involve non-normal working hours and travel, and collaborates with local GSS staff and PD engineering customers.

The employee must live near or be able to commute to either the Atlanta Operating Headquarters or the Columbus Operating Headquarters at least four days per week. The current arrangement is in-office Monday through Thursday with telework options on Friday, subject to change at management's discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic GIS knowledge.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform basic spatial queries.
• Ability to research customer information.
• Ability to decipher DOT and construction prints.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to a positive team environment and build effective relationships internally and externally at all levels.
• Understand and embrace the value of Intentional Inclusion.
• Must live near or be able to commute to the Atlanta or Columbus Operating Headquarters at least four days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or certificate in GIS.
• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, or a STEM field.
• Basic knowledge of utility systems; knowledge of electrical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering construction prints using Esri mapping applications.
• Ensure GIS changes are posted accurately and promptly.
• Follow mapping standards, including offsets, annotation, and symbology.
• Participate in storm restoration activities.
• Validate GIS model connectivity and correct connectivity issues.
• Perform quality control and data validation activities.
• Take ownership of assigned work.
• Troubleshoot problems and implement solutions.
• Provide basic GIS application support to users.
• Demonstrate Our Values.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• May be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED