Entry-level GIS Technician w/ NW Natural

https://www.nwnatural.com/Careers/Details/50277402

GIS Technician
Union Position Graphics; Portland, OR
Regular; Full-Time Posting # 50277402
December 7, 2018

t NW Natural, we like to say, “We grew up here.” We’ve been an energy supplier and community leader since 1859. Some of our neighbors know us through our philanthropy and volunteer programs and innovative approaches to carbon reduction.

Our customers know us because of the clean, safe, efficient, and low-cost natural gas we provide. We are a service-oriented utility, with a “Best in the West” customer satisfaction ranking. If you share our core values – integrity, safety, service ethic, caring and environmental stewardship – we invite you to apply to NW Natural.

The Role: Maintains and updates engineering records through operation of a GIS, CAD, or computer graphics system.

Day to day: 

• Reads and interprets construction data and sketches.
  
• Enters data into system.
  
• Generates maps and engineering drawings and sketches.
  
• Verifies and revises engineering records.
  
• Researches and retrieves data from internal and external sources.
  
• Maintains inventory of mains and services.
  
• Organizes files, documents, maps, and drawings.
  
• Trains, assists, and provides feedback to less-experienced workers at the direction of supervisor, which may include providing feedback to supervisor on progress of training.
  
• Acts and communicates in a professional, respectful, and cooperative manner in connection with all activities associated with NW Natural.
  
• Follows supervisory instructions and is flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and expectations.
  
• Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
  
• Demonstrates the Company’s core values and complies with all Company policies and procedures.

Come on your first day with:

• Associate’s degree in computer drafting or equivalent experience.
  
• Mechanical drafting, mapping, or survey experience preferred.
  
• Experience with ArcGIS or other computer mapping system preferred.
  
• Ability to interpret and produce maps, drawings, and records using engineering standards.
  
• Ability to visualize and understand drawings and design concepts.
  
• Basic math and reading skills.
  
• Basic ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
  
• Data entry skills of 6,000 kph with 90% accuracy.
  
• Ability to communicate with employees and customers to answer questions or resolve issues with tact and diplomacy.
  
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner.
  
• Sustained sitting for 6-8 hours per day, hand/finger dexterity, and ability to grasp, bend, lift, reach, and stoop.
  
• Near vision and color discrimination abilities.
  
• National Career Readiness Certificate preferred.
  

Qualification Period: 6 months
This position will be tested on: ACT Graphic Literacy – Level 5 ACT Workplace Documents – Level 5 Hourly Wage: $28.26

Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including a cover letter and a resume. Applications will be reviewed once application deadline has passed. https://www.nwnatural.com/Careers/JobOpportunities

Deadline: December 21, 2018

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.