GIS Analyst

Position Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

GIS (Geographic Information System) has become a core data and applications set for the utility, essential to many business units in the execution of their work. This position is a journey level member of the GIS Spatial Analytics Team, part of the Utility Technology Division at Seattle City Light. This position is responsible for preparing, maintaining and revising GIS information, maps and applications for internal and external customers of Seattle City Light.

This position will report to the Spatial Analytics Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Fulfills map and data requests using Esri software.
• Supports internal customer business processes leveraging GIS.
• Configures and administers Esri Portal and AGOL software to support business processes in Seattle City Light.
• Provides end user training for GIS applications.
• Develops, tests, and deploys GIS applications and tools using ESRI technologies such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS API for JavaScript.
• Prepares, maintains, and revises records, maps, programs and schedules.
• Distributes, assists and checks work of other specialists and provides training.
• Performs other related duties of comparable level/type as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Requires four years electrical engineering experience, and an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or two years college coursework in electrical engineering (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
• Field visits may entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances, high voltage energized equipment and work in or near construction sites.
• Overnight travel may be required.
  
  

License, Certification And Other Requirements

You must hold a current valid state issued driver’s license from any US state to be verified prior to start date. Out of state license holders will be required to obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in GIS.
• Three or more years of increasingly complex GIS related work within a utility setting using ArcGIS and other Esri software such as Portal.
• Demonstrated experience providing custom data and mapping support.
• Experience providing software applications training to end users.
• Experience gathering business needs for customers unfamiliar with GIS concepts.
• Experience with web development technologies: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Python and/or ESRI’s JavaScript API.
  
  

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $60.61 to $67.91 per hour.

Application Process

Please Submit The Following With Your Online Application

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
  
  

Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020.Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.