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GIS Specialist, Portland, OR #112997 - Portland, OR, US, 97213
Date: Mar 23, 2025 Location: Portland, OR, US, 97213 Company: PacifiCorp JOIN OUR TEAM General Purpose The GIS Specialist position ensures that As-Builts are mapped into the facility and GIS based connectivity mapping systems after construction completes. 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 CAD and GIS fundamentals. Responsibilities • Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and custom applications to create, collect, compile, configure, transform, and maintain data that serves a variety of purposes. • Post map changes as instructed by field-completed drawings and as-builts. • Maintain complete records of the Company's distribution electrical assets. • Maintain the electrical connectivity network within the GIS applications by ensuring complete network traceability from the substation to the end customer. • Generate maps; read and interpret electrical utility asset and connectivity maps to enter, edit, and update spatial and tabular data. • Maintain the accuracy of the GIS database(s) and technical files and documentation. • Work with design estimators and engineers to resolve design as-built connectivity discrepancies. • Coordinate with Operations managers, estimators, and service coordinators to resolve data issues. • Develop and maintain operational and procedural documentation. • Deliver accurate and timely resolution to daily production issues by troubleshooting and providing effective and timely solutions. • Interpret engineering designs, plans, plat maps and legal descriptions to automate, update, and correct map data; conduct mapping research in the field and office. • Complete digitizing, spatial data editing, attribute editing, data validation and maintenance of digital infrastructure spatial data and related attribute information. • Analyze data and perform QC/QA related activities, engineering standards enforcement, data validation, cartography, check plots, etc. • Prepare plans, material lists and drawings for both capital and maintenance work. • Prepare as-built drawings for emergency work and designs performed by third parties. • Perform queries against drawings to create specialty maps as requested. • Provide alternatives and recommendations to internal and external customers. • Assist with project driven data development and asset mapping projects. • Assist with reconciling mapping discrepancies between retired mapping system and active mapping system. • Utilize productivity tools to efficiently navigate to and to edit features. Requirements • Technical certification or equivalent in drafting, GIS, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. • 1 year of related experience working in a fast paced, high volume data production environment using CAD and/or GIS. • Demonstrated experience using ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Pro to maintain and manage utility data and/or linear network systems. • Knowledge of utility engineering specifications and drawings, established drafting and design techniques. • Knowledge of current technologies, tools, systems, and vendors. • Understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures. • 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. • 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 for occasional travel Preferences • Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information System (GIS), Natural Resources, Geography or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience with ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro • Experience with ArcFM • Knowledge of basic electrical distribution power systems • Understanding of utility connectivity • Experience with/understanding of electrical one lines, schematics, panel schedules, etc. Additional Information Company Code: Pacificorp Primary Location: Portland Department: Power Delivery Schedule: Days Personnel Sub: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $62,300-$87,900 Multiple entry-level GIS positions working on NOAA's Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP). Both NOAA and NV5 are great organizations to work with!
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The Port of Stockton internship program provides college students with "real world" professional work experience and the opportunity to gain marketable skills and insight into their potential career choices. The program is designed to provide students with exposure to jobs that fall within their scope of learning while gaining insight into specific business operations of the Port of Stockton to encourage pursuit of careers in various fields. This internship position is within the Information Technology Department. Examples of Duties
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Supplemental Information For additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 209-946-0246 or by email at [email protected]. HOW TO APPLY https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4860982 The Role
As an intern in the geospatial data team reporting to the current data scientist lead, you will assist with identifying and screening candidate locations for camera deployments primarily using currently developed site selection methodologies involving geospatial analysis. This role will support activities with operations, sales, customer success and supply chain teams to provide deployment proposals, extensive site scrubs, press materials, and geospatial statistics to support each team’s activities. An ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical background with an attention to detail and precision as well as some exposure to databases and scripting language. You will also work with the current data scientist lead and other geospatial data analysts to develop and maintain geospatial datasets, project and map templates, and automation scripts for commonly performed tasks. What you'll do
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$25 - $30 an hour HOW TO APPLY https://jobs.lever.co/pano/bdf57eee-b66b-4f8a-8964-120f9bab2590 Overview
Are you a passionate geospatial professional driven to solve real-world challenges? Join NV5, a nationally recognized leader in geospatial technology, and become a key player in revolutionizing utility vegetation management. We're seeking a talented LiDAR/GIS Specialist to join our dynamic team and contribute to the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure. The LiDAR/GIS Specialist will support our analytics team and office by providing technical expertise and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on LiDAR applications for utility vegetation management programs. This role collaborates with domain experts and management on product innovation, workflow scalability, creative problem-solving, and business unit growth. Additionally, the LiDAR/GIS Specialist will play a key role in driving technical growth across the organization, mentoring others in technical leadership, assisting with scope clarification for clients, and supporting client communications. This role requires a broad understanding of all team projects and the flexibility to provide support wherever needed. The ideal candidate is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, supporting data analysis within ArcMap, PLS-CADD, and MicroStation environments, including Bentley’s MicroStation while ensuring the final product meets client needs. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, possess a strong analytical mindset, and are eager to leverage your expertise in ArcMap, PLS-CADD, and MicroStation, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities
HOW TO APPLY https://careers-nv5.icims.com/jobs/10813/lidar---gis-specialist-utilities-vegetation-management/job?in_iframe=1 PreGISP Program Now Open – Take the First Step Toward GISP-E Certification!
The GIS Certification Institute is excited to announce that the first cohort of the PreGISP program is now open! This program is designed for students and recent graduates looking to enter the geospatial workforce and work toward professional certification. Eligibility Criteria:
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For more details, visit: PreGISP Program Overview PreGISP Exam Information Description
Established in 1887, the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) is the first publicly owned irrigation district in the state and is one of only four in California today that also provides electric retail energy directly to homes, farms and businesses. The District operates under the provisions of the California Water Code as a special district and is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. TID owns and maintains approximately 250 miles of canals and laterals and provides irrigation water to more than 5,800 growers in a 307 square-mile service area that incorporates 149,500 acres of Central Valley farmland. Since 1923, TID has been providing safe, affordable and reliable electricity to a growing retail customer base that now numbers in excess of 98,000 residential, farm, business, industrial and municipal accounts in an electric service area that encompasses 662 square-miles in portions of Stanislaus, Merced, Tuolumne and Mariposa counties. Examples of DutiesPerform a variety of sub-professional tasks in support of the Turlock Irrigation District Geographic Information System including data entry and mapping, field data acquisition, database entry, system analysis, document entry, and logging of District infrastructure and projects. Successful candidates will gain exposure to a wide variety of District Departments and areas of operations. Other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications Posting Deadline: Until Filled Job Duration: Flexible, approx. 3-6 Months - Summer of 2025 Class Level: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate Job Category: Geographic Information Systems/Computer Science Salary Level: Hourly Pay Hourly Rate: $18.00-$25.00/hr. commensurate with experience Work Hours: Flexible, up to 40hrs per week Experience Level: No experience necessary HOW TO APPLY https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4862650 Position Information
The City of Woodinville is offering an internship position in the Information Services Division starting June/July 2025. The Information Services Division is responsible for management of the Information Technology (IT) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) operations as well as its alignment with the City’s day-to-day business operations and initiatives. The GIS Intern will have the opportunity to gain experience in each of these areas primarily through hands-on tasks, project-based activities, and occasional field work. The GIS Intern will provide a broad range of GIS technical support on projects with duties including geographic data compilation, standardization, and management; web mapping application development and maintenance; and cartographic product creation. This Intern will conduct related research to support modern GIS best practices. If you are interested in joining the City of Woodinville this summer as an intern, please apply before midnight on Friday, April 4, 2025. The start date for this internship will depend on the chosen candidate's schedule, but the City is hopeful that the internship will begin in June or July. Please note that the City is primarily an in-person work environment. This opening is based at Woodinville City Hall and will work primarily in an office environment. Essential Functions GIS Data Management
HOW TO APPLY https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4868089 Remote Sensing/Spatial Ecology Intern
The Conservation GIS Lab (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/conservation-ecology-center) at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) is seeking interns to start immediately. The internship project will focus on exploring a combination of remote sensing space-borne lidar data (GEDI) and optical data (e.g., Sentinel or Landsat series) to classify and map vegetation types, specifically targeting understory bamboo and woody invasive plants. Objectives:
About SCBI: The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is located at the north entrance of the Shenandoah National Park in Front Royal, VA, about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C. Dedicated to promoting the conservation of biological diversity, SCBI not only furthers the Smithsonian Institution's broader objectives but also enriches our understanding by studying endangered species, habitats, and communities. Beyond research, SCBI plays an important role in sharing these insights through advanced studies, professional training programs, and public outreach. HOW TO APPLY How to apply:
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The College to County program prioritizes outreach efforts to students of color, LGBTQIA2S+ students, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, and those from marginalized identities. All are welcome to apply. This program is part of Multnomah’s Workforce Equity Strategic Plan |
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