GIS Specialist Associate

About Us South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.

At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.

Position Summary

A career in GIS within the Engineering Services group, will provide the opportunity to map existing utilities for land development, asset management and utility projects. This typically includes generating a variety of GIS products and performing data searches and retrievals. Additionally, this includes assisting in the design, development, testing and implementation of GIS applications to meet customer needs and enterprise requirements; developing and maintaining GIS databases; and keeping track of utility information received from various sources and perform data conversion from field survey and record documents.

Essential Functions:

- Converts as-built data onto the GIS system ensuring that quality and turnaround time metrics are consistently met

- Creates maps, drawings and reports for internal and external customers ensuring that quality and turnaround time metrics are consistently met

- Provides subject matter expertise, training and fundamental system support on SJI geospatial issues

- Support the plan, design and implementation of asset integration and migration projects

- Performs QA/QC checks on spatial edits within GIS utilizing Data Reviewer

- Converts data to be entered into GIS from a variety of formats

- Prepare value added project documents and reports

- Working knowledge of geodatabases, georeferencing and spatial and attribute data entry and editing

- Work with existing GIS standards and assist development and roll-out of new procedures

Qualifications

Required Background:

- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, or closely related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience

- Preferred degrees include GIS and/or Geography. Other acceptable degrees include Environmental Science/Planning with strong coursework in GIS

- Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Required Skills:

- Experience with ArcGIS Pro

- Organizational and Time Management skills

- Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills:

- Python, SQL, or Arcade programming skills are desired but not required

- GPS skills are desired but not required

Explore the Possibilities

South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.

Benefits Package Overview

SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:

- Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package

- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

- 401(k), with generous company match

- Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship. Compensation Range:

$50,250 - 80,400

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.