GIS Tech3- 4P/911

4P Consulting•Birmingham, AL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The GIS Technician III supports the input, processing, and maintenance of Alabama Power electric distribution line and equipment assets within an Esri GIS database. The role begins with approximately three months of on-site training in Birmingham, Alabama, and may transition to primarily remote work depending on performance and business needs. Occasional in-office attendance may still be required after transition for meetings, training, or other business needs. The position is based on a Monday–Friday, 40-hour workweek. Shifts may be eight or ten hours per day, with start times as early as 7:00 AM and end times extending to approximately 5:00 PM. Candidates must already reside in the greater Birmingham metro area, within approximately 50 miles of the Birmingham office; candidates planning to relocate are not eligible. Candidates may be considered at GIS Technician I, II, or III levels based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet at least one of the following: a bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field; a GIS certificate; or at least two years of full-time GIS experience.
Experience with Esri ArcGIS software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to work 40 hours per week in an office environment during the training period.
Currently reside in the greater Birmingham, Alabama metro area and within approximately 50 miles of the Birmingham office; candidates planning to relocate are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field.
Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro.
Electric utility or power distribution knowledge.
Experience working with electric distribution lines and equipment.
Experience with CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting).
Previous experience maintaining utility GIS databases.

Responsibilities

Enter, process, update, and maintain electric distribution line and equipment data in an Esri GIS database.
Review GIS records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
Update distribution assets based on engineering, field, or construction information.
Maintain accurate spatial and attribute data.
Use Esri ArcGIS tools to edit and manage GIS information.
Support data-quality and GIS maintenance activities.
Interpret maps, drawings, and related source documentation.
Collaborate with other GIS technicians, engineers, and utility personnel.
Follow established GIS standards, procedures, and data-quality requirements.
Support ongoing distribution-system mapping and asset-management activities.