Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus two (2) years of experience in the Electric Utility Industry as a GIS Analyst.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications: Notes to Applicants
This position is part of the GIS workgroup and is responsible for performing daily updates and maintenance on the digital geospatial ( GIS ) electric distribution model. The GIS model is critical to the safety posture of ESD as this model feeds ADMS for situational awareness as well as other downstream engineering systems and operational field systems.
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Employment Application: - The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
- Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
- Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
If you are selected as a top candidate: - Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
- If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
- This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Assessments: - Candidates selected for interview will be required to complete online skills testing on Microsoft Office software, i.e., Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Essential Personnel:
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.
Fair Labor Standards Act: This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT .
Pay Range
$27.16 - $32.87
Hours
Monday - Friday
6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 40 Hour Work, with a flexible telework/in-office schedule.
Additional work hours may be required to support the 24-hour Utility operations, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, inclement weather and emergency closures. See section regarding Essential Personnel.
Job Close Date 08/12/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2500 Montopolis Dr. or 2412 Kramer Ln., Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of GIS software platforms
- Experience with Microsoft Office software, i.e., Excel, Word, & Outlook or similar software (Google Docs)
- Must have the ability to respond to after hour call back during system emergencies
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Assists in creating catalog data for electric utility infrastructure to be used for model analysis by researching and collaborating with engineers, field personnel, and warehouse personnel. Assists in interfacing with designers, engineers, and field personnel to ensure accurate and timely modeling of electric utility infrastructure. Assists with programming activities such as design and testing of geospatial applications. Assists with the research and interpretations of source records and documents. Assists with the GIS business process analysis, alternatives development, and making recommendations. Responds to requests for information from internal and external customers. Assists with the development of GIS analysis and mapping products based on user requirements. Assists in incident command during storm mode.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of basic programming/scripting principles, techniques, and documentation practices.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of mapping, coordinate systems, projections, and scale.
- Knowledge of basic database design principles.
- Ability to read and interpret surveys, legal descriptions, cartography, engineering documents, construction plans, and aerial and orthophotography.
- Ability to produce maps and other representations of geospatial data using geospatial software.
- Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires a graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and one (1) year of education from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to one (1) year. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position is classified as an "essential" position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
* Describe your working knowledge of GIS software platforms. List GIS software you've worked and your skill level with each (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with Microsoft Office software, i.e., Excel, Word, & Outlook or similar software (such as Google Docs, etc.).
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe any experience with reading technical drawings such as blueprints, as-builts, plan sheets, or construction documents. (N/A, if not applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
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