Sr GIS Tech-2 w/PGE (pdx)

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​This is an exciting time to join Portland General Electric. As Oregon’s largest electric utility, Portland General Electric is leading an energy transformation that will harness the power of clean and renewable resources. Our vision for a clean energy future relies on three interrelated and overarching strategies: de-carbonize through investing in clean and reliable energy; modernize through a smarter more resilient grid; and empower our customers in their energy technology choices.

We’re searching for innovative, customer and results-obsessed leaders to help power our mission and lead the way in championing the world’s clean energy future!

Job Function: Geographical Information Services; Provides geographic data, information, analytics, and solutions to business operations.

Key Job Information: Senior GIS Technician 6507 Grade 5

Career Level: T3 Senior Technical Support
Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. Completes a variety of atypical assignments, as needed Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Creation: Creates and updates geospatial data. Digitizes and compiles geographic features to maintain spatial relationships using topology. Applies appropriate cartographic standards. Checks maps against field data and revises data as changes occur. Works with field personnel and work order posters/as-built updates to assure timely and accurate spatial data is entered and maintained in CAD, ArcFM and GIS environments. May train other technicians or respond to questions.
• Queries: Develops and runs spatial queries and special reports. Formats reports and data to meet user needs. Obtains data from multiple sources and combines to meet user needs.
• Processes: Develops department processes. Maintains department cartographic standards, written processes and templates; updates as needed. Maintains electric system database and templates. Creates and compiles feature geometry and attributes and solve common data alignment issues.
• Systems: Performs more complex system and data troubleshooting. Collaborates with IT to resolve system or data issues.
• Consultation: Responds to questions from customers or other technicians about processes and maps. May train other technicians and serve as department process subject matter expert. Delegates tasks to other GIS technicians.

Education/Experience/Certifications
Education: Requires an associate degree in geography or geomatics or equivalent experience or coursework.
Experience: Five or more years in GIS or related field.