PLEASE NOTE
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document.
Your cover letter must summarize your experience using GIS, including knowledge of related ESRI software programs.
To expedite the process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or WORD document and upload electronically when requested in the online application process. Incomplete materials will not be considered. The position is Open until Filled and the first review date is scheduled for.October 28, 2019 (due to an system upgrade, the first review date has been extended to November 4).
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive salary range of $74,880 - $93,600 (based on qualifications, skills and abilities), Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 21 days per year.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
The Senior GIS Analyst plays a key role in the technical, end-user and data administration support of GIS technologies, including participation in user requirements definition, high quality map production, system design and application development, user interface development, application integration, GIS data development and conversion, relational database design and implementation, training and documentation. The incumbent is the main point of contact for end user support of GIS applications throughout the District and a key member of the GIS stakeholders group.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position.
# % of Time Job Functions
1. 30% GIS Technical Support: Technical support of GIS technologies, system design and application development, application integration, GIS data development and conversion, relational database design and implementation. Perform GIS software system installation and upgrades, including some basic Windows Server administration.
2. 20% GIS system end-user support.: Provide customer service and support for GIS end-users so they effectively and accurately operate the system and derive its full benefits. Provide primary or secondary support via phone, email and in-person in a knowledgeable and positive manner. Mentor and train end-users in system operations. Trouble-shoot any aspect of the system including installation, network, and servers. Analyze and fulfill requests for reports and queries from the GIS system.
3. 15% GIS data administration: Support GIS data acquisition and loading into the system. Develop or acquire routines to convert GIS data formats. Oversee GIS land base maintenance when necessary. Troubleshoot data related problems. Provide electronic GIS map data for district contractors as necessary.
4. 10% Training: Schedule and teach customized GIS classes to District personnel.
5. 10% Map productions and plotting: Develop routines to produce standard or ad hoc map products for internal personnel. Analyze and fulfill map products requests from external parties.
6. 5% AutoCAD/GIS integration support. Primary support responsibility for integrating AutoCAD based mapping data with the GIS system.
7. 5% Technical Assistance and Mentoring. Assist and mentor other GIS team members or system owners so that they learn "best practices", avoid reinventing methods and continually build their ability to analyze and improve business processes.
8. 5% Network Administration. Assist IT network administration staff in the administration of GIS applications and the ArcSDE GIS database.
9. Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (B. S., B. A.) from a college or university; in Computer Sciences, Engineering, Geography, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master’s Degree would be desirable.
Experience:
Typically requires a minimum of five (5) years using geographic information systems, including a thorough understanding of GIS and cartographic principles, a working knowledge of ArcGIS, ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Pro, programming, ArcGIS Server, and knowledge of general SQL and database operations. Experience with ArcFM or other utility mapping and network analysis GIS applications preferred.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
• Extensive computer knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of the ESRI ArcGIS suite of GIS applications
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP), ArcObjects, and/or Python.
• Knowledge of the Component Object Model (COM) and how to read Object Model Diagrams (OMDs) to program with interfaces and COM classes.
• Customer Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing positive customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skills:
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Abilities:
• Ability to develop custom components with ArcObjects to extend the functionality of ArcGIS and ArcGIS Server
• Ability to travel
• Ability to incumbent needs to be self-motivated and able to solve problems independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Time Entry/HRIS; Primavera; Maximo Order Processing; Maximo Asset Management and General Office Equipment. Intermediate knowledge is required in Microsoft PowerPoint; PC Hardware; Servers and Software and web developer tools such as C#, Java, JavaScript, with emphasis on web and web services development. Advanced/Expert knowledge is required in Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; GIS Software such as ArcGIS, ArcServer, other ESRI software; Data management tools such as ArcCatalog, XML, Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle DBMS and Reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, ArcGIS Reporting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk, hear.
The employee is frequently required to perform repetitive hand or arm motion. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level is usually moderate.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or other protected classifications as defined by law.
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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)