Overview:

The purpose of this position is to perform regular updates to electric distribution model data in Esri ArcGIS/Futura GIS environment; communicates regularly with GIS Supervisor to develop and maintain GIS databases; integrates new data returned from field verification efforts and development projects in a variety of formats (shapefile, CAD, Excel, etc.); routinely performs spatial and tabular analysis for data quality assurance in GIS and integrated data repositories; conducts thorough research into property records; occasionally participates in field data collection and UAV flight projects. Employees are expected to be able to draw from experience and expertise in GIS to effectively assist in implementing asset data collection and development and maintenance of databases, and to take initiative to broaden expertise in GIS and GPS technology. Employee reports administratively to the GIS Supervisor and receives functional guidance and assignments from the GIS Supervisor.

Duties:

Utilizes Esri ArcGIS platform to compile and audit infrastructure asset data, processes compiled field verification data, performs edits and updates on existing GIS databases, digitize paper maps/documents and georeferenced them to relevant features, occasionally participate in UAV flight projects/field verification

Performs data quality control, performs intermediate tabular data analysis in Microsoft Excel and Access, and identifies and obtains missing or otherwise needed infrastructure data.

Reads and creates electric distribution maps, and compiles data packages in a variety of formats, performs research on historic property owner information to accurately map right-of-way easements for power supply lines, maps new features from a variety of external data formats (PDF, CAD).

Maintains system component data in asset management software, cross-references consumer information system to ensure consistency between integrated data sources, corrects modeling errors as reported by engineering and system operations staff and software.

Interact with organizational staff to provide user training, software/hardware support, and operational support to other FELPS departments, assist GIS Supervisor in technology deployment to further enhance workflows and maximize efficiencies.

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, computer science or similar field preferred. Associate degree or vocational certification(s) required; experience in GIS may be substituted in place of degree/certificate.

At least three years’ work experience as a GIS.

This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge GIS technology, enhance your skills in data analysis, and contribute to impactful projects. If you are passionate about geospatial technology and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.49 - $27.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• ArcGIS: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Floresville, TX 78114 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Floresville, TX 78114: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person