GIS Specialist w/Umatilla Electric Cooperative (Hermiston, OR)

SUMMARY
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) is a progressive Electric Utility Cooperative located in North Eastern Oregon along the beautiful Columbia River, offering a wide variety of activities year-round. UEC is experiencing rapid growth in the commercial and industrial area and has a challenging position for the right candidate.  UEC is seeking a full-time GIS Specialist to be located at the utility office in Hermiston Oregon. UEC offers a competitive wage and benefits package and a 4 day, 10 hour a day work week.   

Under the direction of the GIS Administrator, this position is responsible for updating the Cooperative's geographic information system and engineering analysis model and for providing mapping solutions and reports for department needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Updates the geographic information system (GIS) and engineering analysis model to reflect corrections or changes made to the electrical system.
• Updates proposed project details within the GIS (for construction, engineering, etc.)Edits current GIS and engineering model as directed to ensure locational accuracy and alignment with basemap.
• Produces maps, diagrams, and reports as requested for field operations or UEC staff.
• Exports data from company systems (Financial, Outage Management, Customer Information/Billing, and Engineering Analysis) as needed for reports and mapping products.
• Assists and trains technical and non-technical end users of GIS in the cooperative’s mapping solutions.
• Undertakes field work as needed to verify and update Cooperative GIS and engineering data.
• Recommends processes to automate or otherwise improve data collection, integration and presentation.
• Complies with Cooperative GIS database and product backup protocols.
• Maintains proficiency in understanding the relationship of GIS and other company systems such as Financial, Outage Management, Customer Information/Billing, and Engineering Analysis.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technology and GIS functionality. Participates in local professional group meetings, online professional listservs, stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of GIS, database design, and related hardware/software.

​Education:  Associate degree (A.A.) from two-year school in Geographic Information Systems or a GIS certification.

Experience:  1 – 3 years of experience and training in ArcGIS is required. Experience with field data collection is preferred. Familiarity with electrical utility systems and engineering analysis is preferred, but not required. Ability to work with concepts such as buffers, network connectivity and flow, query structures, and measurements related to various coordinate systems.

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