GIS Tech w/ NW Natural (pdx)

https://careers.nwnatural.com/job/Portland-Graphics-1-OR-97086/600040300/

GIS Technician
Union Position
GIS; Portland, OR
Regular FT 
Posting # 91  

At 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.

Qualification Period: 6 months

This position will be tested on:
ACT Graphic Literacy Level 5
ACT Workplace Documents Level 5

What we offer:

• Arguably the most competitive healthcare and wellness benefits in the Pacific Northwest 
• Green Team/Diversity & Inclusion Council/Safety Team/Women’s Network
• Numerous volunteer and community engagement opportunities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
• 20% Employee discount on Natural Gas

Hourly Rate: $28.26 

Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.

Deadline: October 27, 2019

All applications must be submitted through NW Natural’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any federal, state or locally protected class.

We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. Pre-employment drug tests are part of the hiring process and apply to all positions.

NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.