GIS Technician w/ Cowlitz Public Utility District 1

Public Utility District No. 1 of Cowlitz County (better known as Cowlitz PUD) is a publicly owned municipal corporation of the State of Washington. The purpose of this municipal corporate organization is for efficient generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. The PUD is owned by the residents of Cowlitz County and operates on revenues from the sales of its services. The PUD has waived its right to collect tax revenue despite authority to do so. 

The primary purpose of this position is to provide mapping and facility asset management for the District’s GIS using the District’s ArcMap/ArcFM based Geographic Information System (GIS) and work order management systems. 

The ideal candidate must have an Associate’s degree or equivalent course work from a vocational or technical school in geographic information systems, geography, planning or computer science plus a minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience providing GIS functions. Preference may be given for Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Geography or related field from an accredited fouryear college or university. 

Cowlitz PUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. This recruitment will remain open until Friday, February 6, 2015. To apply for this position you must provide a cover letter, resume, completed supplemental questions, and completed Cowlitz PUD application. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. 

Please Note: To be eligible for full-time, regular employment at Cowlitz PUD, you must be authorized to work in the United States when you begin your employment. If you do not have the right to work in the United States at that time, please be aware that Cowlitz PUD is not in a position to provide sponsorship, participate in Optional Practical Training programs, or support changes to your immigration status. 

Please submit to: Cowlitz PUD Attn: HR PO Box 3007 Longview, WA 98632 
OR Scan and email to: [email protected]

Click here to download the application

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