GIS Specialists (Centralized & Lighting)

Job Location : 755 Jefferson Street, Atlanta, GA

Job Summary : 

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 GSS work procedures and Southern Company GIS Data strategy. This position requires the ability to create, edit and extract GIS data. Also, the GIS Specialist will ensure projects are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS or Geography is highly preferred

• Associates Degree or Certificate in GIS is strongly preferred 

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience using ESRI suite of GIS tools

• Working knowledge of enterprise GIS database

• Experience utilizing ArcFM, and Express Sketch

• Strong computer skills

• Maintain high standards for data quality within all applications

Job Responsibilities:  

• Post edits to the DistGIS database accurately and timely

• Create specialized map products using ESRI mapping applications

• Perform analysis using ESRI GIS tools

• Create Lighting Design Analysts construction prints using ESRI mapping applications

• Reconcile database conflicts and take appropriate action to improve database performance

• Ensure to maintain customer accuracy by properly linking metered accounts

• Ensure to update the distribution model using GSS applications

• Support Power Delivery Distribution and Lighting and Smart Services partners

• Demonstrate ownership of assigned work

• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions

• Work within a flexible, fast changing team environment ensuring customer needs are met

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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• Exceptional organizational and project/workload management skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrates professionalism in the work environment

• Understanding of basic electric distribution design and construction

• Experience with lighting types, fixtures, and controls

• Ability to interpret and apply consistent standards to mapping product

• Capable of meeting strict deadlines and quality control standards

• Able to maintain focus on assigned task

• Familiar with data manipulation techniques

• Strong computer skills in standard software packages (Microsoft Office products, etc.) is required

• Ability to perform spatial analysis

• Ability to create, query, and update databases (SQL, Oracle, MS Access)

• Experience with database development

• Demonstrate good safety behaviors and a commitment to Safety Excellence

Behavioral Attributes:

• Candidate must exhibit Southern Style behaviors

• Demonstrates professionalism in the work environment

• Understands and embraces the value of diversity

• Excited and willing to learn about innovative technology

• Contributes to overall positive teamwork environment

• Builds effective relationships both internally and externally and at all levels

• Flexible and positively adapts to change

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 5333

Job Category: Environmental & Forestry

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power