GIS Analyst w/ PacifiCorp (pdx)

https://careers.pacificorp.com/job/Portland-Geographic-Information-Systems-Analyst-%28GIS%29-Portland%2C-OR-52676-OR-97232/566803900/?feedId=213900&

Date: Jun 14, 2019
Location: Portland, OR, US, 97232
Company: PacifiCorp

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.
• Small and large format map book production, large multi-panel wall map production
• Data maintenance to collection and upkeep of 3rd party data
• Preparation and delivery of internal and external data requests
• Preparation of facility inventory and analytical reports​

Requirements for 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.
• GIS Python scripting experience using ArcPy.
• Automation of GIS processes using FME.
• 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.

Preferences

• ArcGIS Online Management experience.
• ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcSDE experience.
• Advanced degree.
• Knowledge of basic electrical distribution power systems.
• ArcObjects .NET programming experience