What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Technician Associate position at American Electric Power?
Job Posting End Date
02-03-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Creating cartographic output (map making), data manipulation, data creation from digitization or field survey, basic data management, and basic map development. Interpret and enter field data into GIS related systems and databases.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Create, revise and maintain technical data used for reports maps and sketches.
- Create revise and maintain material and property equipment records.
- Obtain information required to perform work from multiple resources including; verbal/electronic communications, sketches, marked drawings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals.
- Operate large scale plotters and other duplicating equipment.
- Work with other organizations of the company to resolve discrepancies to assure that data reflects accurate field conditions.
- Generate reports defined to pull data from graphical and non-graphical databases.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education requirements are listed below:
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Drafting or related field OR
- Associate's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Drafting or related field OR
- High School/equivalency.
Work Experience requirement listed below:
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in GIS ' 0 year related experience
- non-GIS Bachelors or Associate's degree ' 0 year related experience or
- High School ' 3 years related GIS experience.
Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:
- Valid state driver's license.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods.
- Familiar with computer graphics and automated drawing methods and have the ability to distinguish colors.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel and Access.
- Travel required / Outside of business hours.
Physical demand level is Sedentary
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-003
Compensation Range:
$21.49-26.87 USD
Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.Salary : $21 - $27
