GIS Technician Cooperative Assistant

Coast Electric is looking for a GIS Technician Cooperative Assistant from a local University who is working to acquire a Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems and has completed the Principles of GIS course. The incumbent reports directly to a GIS and Control Center Operations Supervisor who defines the priorities of the position. This is a temporary part-time position, which will be located in Kiln, MS.

MISSION STATEMENT:

We exist to safely provide our member-owners superior service and dependable electricity at the lowest possible price and to improve the economy and quality of life in our community.

EMPLOYEE VALUES:

Excellence, Trust, Safety, Innovation, Relationships, Commitment

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the GIS Technician Cooperative Assistant, you will participate in system analysis, data collection, and data editing. You will also participate in the georectification project, which will improve the accuracy of the electric distribution model. You will perform field checks of the distribution system to ensure accurate data (including GPS pole locations, proper device attributes, and correct line configuration) which is used by the GIS, Outage Management Systems, Engineering, Contractors, Fiber Design, & Linemen. Responsible for necessary changes to GIS system. Assist GIS staff in processing work order designs where proposed changes are being imposed on the electric model. Assist with special projects as requested by supervisor. Submits weekly reports of activities and progress to supervisor. Participate in safety and other Coast Electric and/or CoastConnect meetings. Attend and participates in the Coast Electric member's annual meeting. Perform other duties as assigned. The fact that an assigned task, duty, or responsibility is not included in this job description does not exclude it from being a job requirement if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to the position, or an urgent or emergency matter.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must be working to acquire a Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems degree from an accredited university. Must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Must have completed a "Principles of GIS" course. Must be able to acquire within a reasonable time span, a sound knowledge of third-party mapping software utilized by the cooperative GIS department, which is ESRI based. Must acquire a working knowledge of the electrical connectivity model, electrical devices and how they impact the model, GPS data collection, data management, and reporting. Must possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, achieve a high level of accuracy and productivity, and be able to manage multiple tasks without supervision. Must possess a high level of integrity, strong work ethic, be self-directed, and highly motivated. Must have the ability to identify problem areas and seek solutions that will alleviate these problems. Must be proficient with the use of personal computers, spreadsheets, calculators, word processing software, and ArcGIS mapping software. Must possess excellent communication skills, including active listening as well as verbal and written skills.

ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDER:

During times of natural disasters, pandemics, or other unique situations, Coast Electric is designated as an essential business and/or emergency responder. All employees, including the LPS, must be prepared to report to work and continue performing job duties and responsibilities at a job site or facility at any time in the event of an emergency consistent with essential business requirements or applicable local, state, or federal law.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION:

Coast Electric Power Association is a recipient of federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Coast Electric reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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