GIS Specialist I, II or III

GIS SPECIALIST I, II, OR III BASIC FUNCTION:

The purpose of this position is to support, plan, design, project manager, and implement enterprise asset data within the GIS or other asset information databases/applications. Primary responsibilities for all subsidiaries will be to ensure workflows with various internal departments are accurate and documented, operate as a lead GIS representative by assisting customers on operational issues utilizing asset data and GIS, building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external customers, and delivering on SLAs that support multiple organizations.

This position may be filled as a GIS Specialist I (Grade 2), Specialist II (Grade 3) or Specialist (Grade 4). Individuals who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education, and certifications may be eligible for the more advanced position. This position follows a hybrid work schedule. Candidates will work four (4) days a week in office and one (1) days remote. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversees the processes, preparation, and conversion of data to be entered into GIS from a variety of data formats.

- Analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions.

- Interfaces with users; documents requested/needed changes.

- Interfaces with Technology Organization (TO) GIS Support group to drive development and data model changes.

- Oversees the weekly analysis on mission critical GIS data to audit and sustain data integrity.

- Identifies training requirements; creates and maintains training and procedural documentation.

- Prepares specifications, procedures, manuals, project documents and reports.

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

- Oversees the development and maintenance of QA/QC checks on spatial edits within GIS utilizing Data Reviewer.

Required:

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in geography/GIS/Geosciences, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience

- 3 - 5 years of experience with industry-standard GIS

Preferred:

- GISP Certification

Required:

Related Work Experience:

- Will perform a wide variety of project management tasks associated with new solutions, existing processes, and data integrity:

- Scope of Work

- Requirements

- Scheduling

- Quality Control

- Tracking

- Reporting

- Experience managing and completing multiple projects or assignments; including planning, organization, tracking / monitoring, and coordinating projects or assignments to ensure timely completion.

- Working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcMap, ArcPro, versioning, and geoprocessing techniques.

- Ability to quickly learn new skills and abilities with database technologies, data modeling, and scripting as needed.

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

- Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills, and proven problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to meet and track SLAs, metrics, etc. on a variety of simultaneous projects and initiatives.

Preferred:

- Experience with Natural Gas Utility.

- Experience using Esri Data Reviewer and Workflow Manager Extensions.

- Experience converting data between CAD and GIS.

- Strong understanding of content and document management applications.

- Knowledge of publishing with ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS, including data versioning, multiuser and replication.

- Development and deployment of field GPS and data collection systems including Esri mobile applications.

- Enhance existing GIS capabilities by seeking opportunities for improvement of existing methods, tools, or workflows.

- Experience with Esri geodatabase design, structure and management.

- Provides specialized queries, maps and reports to meet customer. requirements/specifications.

- Performs complex data analysis using ArcGIS and related extensions/add-ons.

- Thorough understanding of Esri ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcMap, ArcPro, versioning, and geoprocessing techniques.

Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Required: Specific Skills & Knowledge:

- MS Office suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio) – advanced proficiency.

- Esri ArcGIS Enterprise (ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS) – intermediate proficiency.

- Esri ArcGIS 10.2x – intermediate proficiency.

- Esri ArcPro 2x - intermediate proficiency.

- Working knowledge of PMBOK principles.

- Utility Pipeline Data Model (UPDM) - intermediate proficiency.

- Esri Utility Network (UN) – intermediate proficiency.

- Geometric Network – intermediate proficiency.

- SharePoint – intermediate proficiency.

- Model Builder – intermediate proficiency.

- SQL RDBMS – intermediate proficiency.

- SQL Knowledge – intermediate proficiency.

- AutoCAD/CADD – basic proficiency.

Preferred:

- Current PMP credentials.

- Esri ArcGIS 10.2x – advanced proficiency.

- Esri ArcPro 2x - advanced proficiency.

- Microsoft Project.

- Current GIS industry trends (field data collection, GPS technology, etc.).

- PowerBI.

- FME, Data Interoperability.

- Python

- Arcade

- Visual Basic/VBA

- System Integration project experience

- Schneider Electric ArcFM

- Laserfiche (Document Management System)

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

- Works primarily in an office environment.

- This position follows a hybrid work schedule. Four(4) days a week in office and one (1) days remote.

- Travel (5%)

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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: 14858

Job Category: Construction

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: AGL Services Company