GIS Development Specialist
Description
This position will be responsible for providing information derived from GIS tools and technologies to support APC's growth focused business units in the Customer Service Organization, including Corporate and Division Economic & Community Development, Business Intelligence, and Account Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering requirements and implementing solutions from a wide range of data sources, analytics, and formats.
Specific areas of responsibility will include acquisition and quality control of GIS data, cartographic support, data modeling, and development of static and web-based map products to support corporate growth and economic development activities.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Provide cross-functional support to multiple APC groups to deliver accurate and timely GIS deliverables
Maintain Alabama Power's Economic Development Geospatial Engine (EDGE) application and provide user training and support
Work to identify and promote potential areas for GIS development and solutions to support economic development activities
Support the creation of customized, presentation-quality products to be utilized for economic development, business development and lead generation activities
Create maps and perform a wide range of geospatial analyses leveraging GIS technology to stay ahead of competing interests
Collaborate with external economic development and business development allies to identify and develop marketable industrial and commercial property
Support the utilization of Alabama Power's Speculative Building Program and Industrial site Development Program
Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply:
Education/Certification
4- year degree in Computer Science, Geography, Natural Sciences, or related degree preferred
GIS certification or ability to achieve it with an approved, professional organization is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Understanding GIS theory and application
Experience with ESRI and ArcGIS Pro or Desktop is required
Experience with ArcGIS Server and publishing/maintaining map services is desirable
Experience scripting, programming, and querying with SQL and Python
Strong verbal and technical communication skills are essential
Ability to create professional maps and visualize spatial data
Behavioral Attributes
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize appropriately, maximize efficiencies, and deliver results while maintain a high attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong analytical skills and approach to problem solving
Must poses a high degree of flexibility and demonstrated ability to work amid rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills to be an active team player
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of competitive prices, reliable electricity supply and unparalleled service to 1.4 million homes, businesses and industries in the southern two-thirds of Alabama.
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
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: Sales & Marketing
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Alabama Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)
600 North 18th Street
Birmingham, 35203
Req ID: APC2007248
