Southern Company

Specialist III, GIS

LocationAtlanta, GA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


GIS Specialist

Lighting Operations GIS at Georgia Power (Subsidiary of Southern Company)

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position .

Candidates can be located either in Atlanta or Birmingham and will be required to be onsite 4 days a week.

Position will be filled at Non-Exempt (technical) 5, 6 or 7, depending on successful candidate's skills & experience.


Job Summary

Distribution GIS (DistGIS) plays a vital role in Georgia Power’s planned strategic direction and daily operations. The DistGIS database serves as the asset repository for facilities data and drives applications such as TCMS (Trouble Call Management System), Designer, and DistView, which are critical to Distribution Operations.
This position is responsible for the input, processing, and maintenance of Lighting and Smart Services data in accordance with GIS work procedures and consistent with Southern Company GIS Data strategy.
Additionally, the successful candidate will also be responsible for conducting spatial analysis utilizing ESRI-based GIS software and to produce specialized map products.

NOTE: Position requires that candidate qualify on the EEI TECH test.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS


Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Associates Degree or Certificate in GIS strongly preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in GIS or Geography is highly preferred


Experience

Proficient with ESRI suite of GIS tools
Proficient cartographic skills
Knowledge and experience working with enterprise GIS database
Knowledge and experience working with ArcFM, Designer and Express Sketch
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional organizational and project/workload management skills


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Understanding of basic electric distribution design and construction
Strong computer skills in standard software packages (Microsoft Office products, etc.) is required
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical approach to problem-solving
Able to maintain focus on assigned task
Familiar with data manipulation techniques
Ability to perform spatial analysis
Ability to create, query, and update databases (SQL, Oracle, MS Access)
Experience with lighting types, fixtures, and controls


Behavioral Attributes

Candidate must exhibit Southern Style behaviors
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
Understands and embraces the value of diversity
Flexible and positively adapts to change
Demonstrates professionalism in the work environment


Job Responsibilities

Post updates to the DistGIS database
Create Construction Prints in support of Lighting Design Analysts
Create specialized map products
Maintain high standards for data quality within all applications, including DistGIS
Reconcile database conflicts and take appropriate action to improve database performance
Perform analysis using GIS tools
Database development skills are preferred

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 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: 11183


Job Category: Customer Service


Job Schedule: Full time


Company: Georgia Power


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