GIS Specialist II, III or SR

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The GIS Specialist is part of 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 position supports local and system-wide storm restoration efforts, which may involve non-normal working hours and travel, and collaborates with local GSS staff and PD engineering customers. The role is based at either the Atlanta Operating Headquarters or Columbus Operating Headquarters. The employee must live near or be able to commute to one of these locations at least four days per week. The current arrangement is in-office Monday through Thursday, with telework options on Friday; this arrangement may change at GPC management’s discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic GIS knowledge.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, 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.
Ability to 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 Operating Headquarters or Columbus Operating Headquarters at least four days per week.
Ability to support storm restoration efforts that may involve non-normal working hours and travel.

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 on time.
Follow mapping standards, including standards for 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 the company’s values.
Collaborate with local GSS staff and PD engineering customers.