GIS Analyst w/ PacificCorp

GIS Analyst 
Portland, Oregon

General Purpose

Performs functions including GIS analysis, spatial data acquisition, quality control, modeling, integration; spatial database development; development of processes and solutions; support of other business systems utilizing spatial data; cartographic production; calculation and reporting of spatial statistics; and tracking of work activities.  Develops and maintains operational and procedural documentation and adheres to departmental standards.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Design, development and implementation of moderately complex GIS processes including: data analysis, manipulation, transformation, integration, mapping, and GIS application solutions.
  
• Interpret moderately complex data and present results of the analyses to diverse business clients in the form of reports or map products. 
  
• Conduct moderately complex analyses thorough research and gathering of data. 
  
• Assists with planning, utility data modeling, site selection studies, other business section consulting, and asset management.
  
• Collaborate with internal company clients to solve business problems using GIS technology and knowledge.
  
• Assist in developing standards and automated processes through project work.
  
• Conduct research requests, develop conclusions and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
  
• Support marketing of GIS services to company business units to generate new business.
  
• Works independently and participates on project teams to prepare technical reports, presentations, and implementation plans; define GIS application strategies; and develop detailed project deliverables.

Requirements of this position include the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Natural Resources, Geography or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  
• A minimum of three years related experience using ArcGIS and extensions.
  
• Communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult, negotiate, and resolve internal and external customer issues which may be critical, sensitive, or urgent in nature. 
  
• Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical and pragmatic practices and techniques to GIS assignments. 
  
• Ability to quickly learn and understand the diverse business processes of an electric utility and apply the appropriate set of geospatial analysis to provide decision support products.
  
• Ability to conceptualize impacts and understand outcome/results of business decisions. 
  
• Assessment skills including problem diagnosis and identification of proper methods and techniques to resolve issues and prevent future problems.
  
• Knowledge of current technologies applying training and experience to current and future problems.
  

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the above and have the following: 

• Advanced degree.
  
• Python scripting experience.
  
• Automation of GIS processes using FME.
  
• ArcGIS Server (SDE) experience.
  
• Knowledge of basic electrical distribution power systems.
  
• ArcObjects .NET programming experience.
  
• Experience with RDBMS and SQL.
  

To apply, please visit our website at www.pacificorp.com and click on the Careers tab.  Reference job #130954.

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together.  We embrace diversity and value the distinct and different perspectives our employees bring to the table.  We consistently strive to weave diversity into the fabric of everything we do.

PacifiCorp is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.

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