GIS Analyst I-III

Unisource Energy Services - Flagstaff, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Flagstaff, AZ

Utilities

About the position

The GIS Analyst I-III position at UniSource Energy Gas involves a combination of GIS data creation, maintenance, and application support. The role is designed to ensure accurate GIS data updates, provide technical support for GIS software solutions, and facilitate communication between various departments and external agencies. The position is non-managerial and offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures UniSource GIS data is accurately updated to capture new construction or changes to existing assets.
• Responsible for communicating GIS data updates and changes to multiple internal departments and external agencies.
• Assists in monitoring GIS data quality.
• Provides technical support, software design, and process analysis for UniSource GIS software solutions.
• Identifies business requirements, designs functional solutions, and performs process improvement activities.
• Prepares and maintains supporting GIS documentation for multiple departments.
• Functions as an initial point of contact for application support and executes initial diagnosis of issues.
• Monitors applications, data, and process errors, and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Ensures applications controls are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Updates UniSource designed assets with as-built information.
• Translates construction drawings, as-built drawings, and sketches accurately into the GIS and associated work systems.
• Completes quality assurance/quality control tests to maintain a high level of data integrity.
• Provides support to all phases of design within the GIS.
• Updates UniSource land base on an as needed or scheduled basis.
• Assists with field data collection using mobile GIS and GPS equipment.
• Prepares, produces, and updates a variety of maps in support of existing business processes, regulatory requirements, and emergency situations.
• Gathers requirements from clients for reports and enhancements, and translates those requirements into functional designs used by technical resources to develop solutions.
• Works with clients to develop and maintain current business process maps and documentation.
• Recommends improvement of existing or proposed systems to enhance the functionality or effectiveness of solutions delivered.
• Facilitates the interaction between clients and technology providers to implement and maintain reliable solutions.
• Tests application patches and changes to configuration tables, programs, and processes.
• Assists with testing and verification for product upgrades.
• Coordinates client's testing and acceptance of application changes.
• Develops and/or assists in developing business process aligned application training material and delivers training to clients.
• Performs initial troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Works with business areas and technical support staff to troubleshoot problems related to data errors, application defects, and client training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher level degree in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Planning or related discipline and at least one year of professional GIS experience preferred.
• One year of demonstrated expertise with Esri's ArcGIS product suite.
• Thorough knowledge of enterprise GIS architecture and supporting database structures.
• Working knowledge of Python and Esri ArcGIS scripting environment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrated experience with application testing.
• Strong knowledge of applicable PC programs and MS-Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively participate in a team project.
• Effective critical listening, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid AZ driver's license and will submit to Company pre-employment and DOT/PHMSA random drug testing as required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the ArcFM product suite is highly desirable.
• Typically requires 3 or more years experience as a GIS Analyst I for Level II & III positions.
• Documented expertise with Esri's ArcGIS product suite for Level II & III positions.

Benefits

• 401k plan with a generous company match
• Company-sponsored pension plan
• Affordable individual and family health insurance plans
• Tuition assistance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance