GIS Specialist w/ PacificCorp (PDX)

Position: GIS Specialist
Locations: LLOYD CTR TOWER-RM 1700, 825 NE MULTNOMAH, Portland, OR 97232
Duration – 9+ months Contract (Possible extension)
Client- PacifiCorp 
Job Code - PPWLJP00000281 

Description:
Responsibilities of this position include the following: 
• Use ArcGIS and ArcFM as well as a custom application to identify, configure, and transform distribution data. 
• Read and interpret electrical utility asset information to enter, edit, and update spatial and tabular data. 
• Maintain the accuracy of the GIS database(s), technical files, and documentation. 
• Ensure quality, meet timelines, and coordinate with supervisor and trainers to resolve data issues. 
• Complete data conversion, 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, standards enforcement, and data validation. 
• Progress tracking and reporting 

Requirements for this position include the following: 
• Technical certification or equivalent in drafting, GIS, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• A minimum of three years of related experience working in a fast paced, high volume production environment using ArcGIS. 
• Experience working with and ability to read and understand electrical one lines, schematics, as well as transmission plan and profile drawings. 
• Knowledge of basic electrical distribution power systems and utility network connectivity. 
• 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. 
• Strong 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. 

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 10.x and ArcFM 
• Experience working with and maintaining networked utility data. 
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

If you would be interested.
We would require you to send your resume in a word format and answer the questions below:

1. Are you a Citizen or Green Card Holder or an other VISA Permit or require sponsorship?
2. Are you presently working? If yes. How soon can you join a new job ?
3. Will you be comfortable with the drug test and background verification ?
4. Where there any felony or misdemeanor records in your past 7 years ?
5. Can you take an in-person interview this week ?
6. Are you having any other scheduled interviews this week ?
7. Any long vacations planned for this week ?
8. Your best phone number and email id for further correspondence ?
9. Your expected Hourly & Annual salary rate for this job?
10. Your current location <City><State><Zip Code> ?
11. Do you need to relocate for the job or can commute ?
12. Your Highest Education ?
13.To generate the unique application  number, candidate needs to provide the (Month and Day) of Birthday and Last 4 digits of SSN.

Venkatesh Aithal
Sr. Technical Recruiter
APN Software Services, Inc
39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 385, Newark , CA 94560
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Phone: 510-870-5039   Fax: 510-623-5055