GIS Technician - Chugach Electric Association

Job Description

Summary

Working under general supervision, the GIS Technician is responsible for the development, maintenance and accuracy of Geographic Information System (GIS) maps and data. This position provides GIS support for all departments.

Reporting Relationships

1. Reports to: Manager, CAD/GIS Services
2. Trains: Users and maintainers of the GIS system

Representative Duties

1. Performs tasks to create, edit or verify GIS and related data.
2.  Interprets construction and maintenance work from documentation or verbal direction to accurately update the GIS database in a timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to performing or verifying data entry, and/or editing, attributing, and developing data sets.
3. Creates and updates GIS maps from notes, sketches, drawings, data files, GPS, or verbal direction except as defined in the GIS Specialist Grade 10 classification
4. Verifies data following department Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures to ensure the creation and maintenance of accurate data including relationships and connectivity.
5. Creates reports, maps, and extracts data by developing basic queries using query wizards or pre-defined queries.
6. Performs GIS basic spatial analyses using existing tools and creates maps to illustrate results.
7. Downloads, converts, and uploads GIS data available from internal or external sources for use. This includes coordinate system conversions, cataloging, inventorying, cleanup of GIS data, and metadata creation to the department standard.
8. Ensures the plotter and scanner is operational by performing basic maintenance and loading paper or ink/pearls. Reports technical difficulties and supply needs to the Manager.
9.  Assists the GIS Specialist with testing GIS software enhancements, upgrades, and configurations according to a predefined test plan.
10.  Assists the GIS Specialist in creating or editing an existing web map except as defined in the GIS Specialist Grade 10 classification.
11. Provides periodic status reports and write-ups of GIS activities.
12. May assist in performing Grade 9 CAD editing duties.
13. Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

Relationships

1. Internal
   1.  Manager, CAD/GIS Services: Reports to, seeks direction from, provides assistance and feedback to, and exchanges information with.
   2. CAD/GIS personnel: Receives direction from, works and exchanges information with, provides assistance and feedback to.
   3.  All other personnel: Provides information and assistance to, works and exchanges information with, provides assistance and feedback to.
2. External
   1. Consultants: With concurrence from the department manager, provides assistance to, exchanges information with, and sends/receives work requests to/from representatives from external firms.
   2. Other utilities and agencies: With concurrence from the department manager, provides assistance to and exchanges information with.
   3.  Plotter and Software Vendors: Corresponds with to resolve problems and gain assistance.

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of twenty (20) total college semester credit hours in GIS/geomatics, CAD, remote sensing, photogrammetry, computer science, natural science, surveying technology, engineering, urban planning, cartography, geography, or related field are required. Minimum of nine (9) credit hours is required in GIS. Degree or GIS Certification preferred.

Experience

Four (4) years of work experience where GIS is a major responsibility is required.

Education/Experience Substitution

Additional work experience where GIS is a major responsibility above the required four (4) years may be substituted for the required education; likewise, additional education in GIS or related field as described above may be substituted for up to two (2) years required work experience. For these purposes, one (1) year of experience is equivalent to six(6) college semester credit hours of education.

Knowledge/Ski!ls/Abilities

• Must have the ability to proficiently and independently operate GIS software packages to perform the representative duties.
• Must have the ability to learn or do basic CAD editing. Some CAD experience or education preferred.
• Must be detail and accuracy oriented with strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to translate physical field plant work documentation to update GIS data and displays.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow QA/QC procedures.
•  Must have the ability to create and run basic or pre-defined Structured Query Language(SQL) queries.
• Knowledge of the steps required to perform and display spatial analysis.
• Ability to create file based geo databases and design simple feature classes.
• Ability to import and export data to various formats.
• Ability to understand land based coordinate systems.
• Must exhibit excellent English verbal and written communication skills with strong abilities in organization. Skilled in writing instructions, documentation and reports.
• Perform scanner/plotter/printer operation, maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work with Microsoft Office Suite products.

Working Conditions

Work will be performed in a standard office environment with regularly scheduled working hours. May require lifting of up to 30 pounds on occasion. Occasional travel may be required. Overtime may be required.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
 

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)

• Medical & RX
• Dental
• Vision

For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com 

Financial Security

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension through IBEW)
• Dependent Flex Spending Account

Life Insurance Benefits

• Basic Life Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance

Work, Life, Health

• 160 hours vacation for the first year
• 9 Paid Holidays 2 Float Holidays 1 Birthday Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation