GIS Specialist II, III or SR

Job Summary: GIS Specialist–Atlanta Operating HQ or Columbus Operating HQ

**Must live near or have the ability to commute to the Atlanta Operating Headquarters at 755 Jefferson St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 or Columbus Operating Headquarters at 3610 Gentian Blvd Columbus, GA 31909 for a minimum of 4 days per week.  Current work arrangements are in-office Monday through Thursday and tele-work options for Friday, but this is subject to change at GPC management discretion.

This position resides within the Geographic Solutions and Services organization and is responsible for the input, processing, and maintenance of Distribution data in accordance with departmental work procedures and consistent with Southern Company GIS Data strategy.  The position is also responsible for supporting local and system wide Storm Restoration efforts which may include non-normal working hours and travel.  This position will collaborate with local GSS staff and PD engineering customers.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required 

• Associate degree or Certificate in GIS is a preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, or STEM field is a plus

Job Responsibilities: 

• Create engineering construction prints using Esri mapping applications

• Ensure GIS changes are posted timely and accurately

• Adhere to mapping standards including but not limited to offsets, annotation, and symbology

• Engage in storm restoration activities

• Validate GIS model connectivity and correct connectivity issues

• Perform quality control and data validation activities

• Demonstrate ownership of assigned work

• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions

• Provide basic GIS application support to users

• Demonstrate Our Values

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic GIS knowledge

• Knowledge Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)

• Basic knowledge of the utility systems (electrical systems is a plus)

• Ability to perform basic spatial queries

• Ability to research customer information

• Ability to decipher DOT and construction prints

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Contribute to an overall positive team environment

• Building effective relationships, both internally and externally and at all levels

• Understand and embrace the value of Intentional Inclusion