Geographic Information System (Gis) Specialist - Portland, Or

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

The GIS Specialist position ensures that As-Builts are mapped into the facility and GIS based connectivity mapping systems after construction completes. Will also provide support on various data clean-up projects. Responsible for updating the mapping and connectivity systems using redlines and other information that comes back from the field, engineering, or dispatch. Position requires a good understanding of electrical distribution systems or other utility network based systems in addition to a strong knowledge of distribution utility design and GIS fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Operations managers, estimators, and service coordinators to resolve data issues.
• Generate maps; read and interpret electrical utility asset and connectivity maps to enter, edit, and update spatial and tabular data.
• Perform queries against drawings to create specialty maps as requested.
• Provide alternatives and recommendations to internal and external customers.
• Maintain the accuracy of the GIS database(s) and technical files and documentation.
• Post map changes as instructed by field-completed drawings and as-builts.
• Investigate and reconcile mapping discrepancies between retired mapping system and active mapping system.
• Deliver accurate and timely resolution to daily production issues by troubleshooting and providing effective and timely solutions.
• Complete digitizing, spatial data editing, attribute editing, data validation and maintenance of digital infrastructure spatial data and related attribute information.
• Work to ensure departmental data quality and work productivity goals are met.
• Analyze data and perform QC/QA related activities, engineering standards enforcement, data validation, cartography, check plots, etc.
• Develop and maintain operational and procedural documentation.
• Work with design estimators and engineers to resolve design as-built connectivity discrepancies.
• Prepare plans, material lists and drawings for both capital and maintenance work.
• Utilize productivity tools to efficiently navigate to and to edit features.
• Assist with project driven data development and asset mapping projects.
• Maintain complete records of the Company's distribution electrical assets.
• Interpret engineering designs, plans, plat maps and legal descriptions to automate, update, and correct map data; conduct mapping research in the field and office.
• Prepare as-built drawings for emergency work and designs performed by third parties.
• Maintain the electrical connectivity network within the GIS applications by ensuring complete network traceability from the substation to the end customer.
• Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and custom applications to create, collect, compile, configure, transform, and maintain data that serves a variety of purposes.

Requirements

• Technical certification or equivalent in drafting, GIS, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three years of related experience working in a fast paced, high volume production environment using CAD and/or GIS.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to effectively translate technical jargon into layman’s terms.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and resolve internal and external customer issues.
• Understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of utility engineering specifications and drawings, established drafting and design techniques.
• Have demonstrated experience using ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Pro to maintain and manage utility data and/or linear network systems.
• Knowledge of current technologies, tools, systems, and vendors.

Preferences

• Experience with and ArcGIS PRO
• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information System (GIS), Natural Resources, Geography or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of basic electrical distribution power systems
• Experience with ArcFM
• Experience with/understanding of electrical one lines, schematics, panel schedules, etc.
• Understanding of utility connectivity

Additional Information

Req Id: 110568
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: PORTLAND
Department: Pacific Power
Schedule: Full-time
Personnel Subarea: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $59,100 - $69,500

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.