GIS Technician - Atlanta
Description
GIS Technician -
Geographic Solutions and Services (GSS) at Georgia Power (Subsidiary of Southern Company)
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position .
Position will be filled at Non-Exempt (technical) 5, 6 or 7, depending on successful candidate's skills & experience.
Job Summary
Distribution GIS (DistGIS) plays a vital role in Georgia Power's planned strategic direction and daily operations. The DistGIS database serves as the asset repository for facilities data and drives applications such as TCMS (Trouble Call Management System), Designer, and DistView, which are critical to Distribution Operations.
This position is responsible for the input, processing, and maintenance of Lighting and Smart Services data in accordance with GIS work procedures and consistent with Southern Company GIS Data strategy.
Additionally, the successful candidate will also be responsible for conducting spatial analysis utilizing ESRI-based GIS software and for the production of specialized map products.
NOTE: Position requires that candidate qualify on the EEI TECH test.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Associates Degree or Certificate in GIS strongly preferred
Bachelor's Degree in GIS or Geography is highly preferred
Experience
Proficient with ESRI suite of GIS tools
Proficient cartographic skills
Knowledge and experience working with enterprise GIS database
Knowledge and experience working with ArcFM, Designer and Express Sketch
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional organizational and project/workload management skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Understanding of basic electric distribution design and construction
Strong computer skills in standard software packages (Microsoft Office products, etc.) is required
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical approach to problem-solving
Able to maintain focus on assigned task
Familiar with data manipulation techniques
Ability to perform spatial analysis
Ability to create, query, and update databases (SQL, Oracle, MS Access)
Experience with lighting types, fixtures, and controls
Behavioral Attributes
Candidate must exhibit Southern Style behaviors
Excited and willing to learn about innovative technology
Contributes to overall positive teamwork environment
Builds effective relationships both internally and externally and at all levels
Understands and embraces the value of diversity
Flexible and positively adapts to change
Demonstrates professionalism in the work environment
Job Responsibilities
Post updates to the DistGIS database
Create Construction Prints in support of Lighting Design Analysts
Create specialized map products
Maintain high standards for data quality within all applications, including DistGIS
Reconcile database conflicts and take appropriate action to improve database performance
Perform analysis using GIS tools
Database development skills are preferred
Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Field: Real Estate & Land Management
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Georgia Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Union Covered: No
Work Location(s):
755 Service Center - 755 Jefferson Street (755ATLANTA)
755 Jefferson Street
Atlanta, 30318
Req ID: GPC2008614
