Gis Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 3 years of experience as an Engineering Tech II, or a Bachelor's degree in a GIS-related field.
• ArcGIS Desktop Professional certification or equivalent.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate accurate, clear, and concise written and verbal information and instructions.
• Knowledge of local, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, and rules governing the design, construction, and operation of Electric Distribution facilities.
• Knowledge of utility materials and their applications.
• Ability to communicate the District's service requirements, charges, and rate schedules to customers and contractors.
• Knowledge of basic electricity, including load calculation and voltage drop.
• Knowledge of distribution system protection and coordination.
• Ability to perform drafting and surveying functions and interpret aerial photos.
• Ability to draw and letter legibly.
• Ability to learn and apply various computer programs, including AutoCAD and ESRI-based GIS.
• Ability to train others in necessary job skills.
• Working knowledge of safe work practices and accident prevention procedures, tools, and equipment related to job functions.
• Ability to work without close supervision and make decisions compatible with prior instructions.
• Ability to plan and organize work schedules, enforce policy, and adjust to abrupt schedule changes.
• Ability to operate equipment efficiently to facilitate completion of job functions.
• Ability to make sound decisions regarding the application of District policies and guidelines, and develop solutions for problem situations.
• Math, reading, and writing skills required for job functions.
• Ability to work from maps, blueprints, specifications, and sketches.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code.
• Ability to write code using Python script.
• Must pass a District physical examination and be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work with NISC software.
• Experience in surveying and mapping of utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and integrate applications and systems supporting the engineering department.
• Design, create, update, and maintain GIS layers for the engineering department.
• Utilize GIS data to find solutions for engineering department issues.
• Stay current with technology and apply training and experience to District-related applications.
• Interface with other systems (Survalent SCADA, NISC including OMS, CIS, ABS, MapWise and AppSuite) with the IT department.
• Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from various sources.
• Analyze geographic relationships among different types of data and determine optimal display methods using GIS.
• Design and update databases, applying knowledge of spatial feature representations.
• Maintain current knowledge of the GIS and mapping industry and make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist with SCADA-related software project design and implementation.
• Leverage meter data for transformer loading, losses, system losses, and other engineering-relevant information.
• Design primary/secondary distribution power system replacements, extensions, and upgrades.
• Prepare and obtain necessary permits for District or customer requirements.
• Assist in examining and approving work orders for construction.
• Assist in survey projects.
• Draft legal descriptions and procure easements for electric distribution facilities.
• Create and manage job duties training manuals.
• Participate in accident prevention programs.

Benefits

• Step Advancement pay scale: 1st 6 months- $46.21/hour, 2nd 6 months- $47.12/hour, 3rd 6 months- $48.04/hour, 4th 6 months- $48.96/hour, 5th 6 months- $49.86/hour