What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geographic Information System Analyst position at DTE Energy?
DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.
But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.
Testing Required: Not Applicable
Hybrid Role: Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the assigned work location.
Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.
Job Summary
Develops and delivers information products: maps, charts, reports and other exhibits. Develops and maintains work small-scale or workgroup-level geographic information systems (GIS) applications and databases, creating spatial analysis procedures and producing mapping products in response to business unit (BU) needs. Collects information from various databases; processes, reformats and provides accompanying analyses to decision-makers. Creates simple processes and scripts for use in importing data from multiple sources, or data collected in the field with a GPS; develops enhancements to existing GIS software; performs QA activities with regard to GIS data. Identifies, creates and uses GIS applications and data. May lead and direct the work of other GIS personnel. This is an individual contributor role.
Key Accountabilities
Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS
At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.
But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.
Testing Required: Not Applicable
Hybrid Role: Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the assigned work location.
Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.
Job Summary
Develops and delivers information products: maps, charts, reports and other exhibits. Develops and maintains work small-scale or workgroup-level geographic information systems (GIS) applications and databases, creating spatial analysis procedures and producing mapping products in response to business unit (BU) needs. Collects information from various databases; processes, reformats and provides accompanying analyses to decision-makers. Creates simple processes and scripts for use in importing data from multiple sources, or data collected in the field with a GPS; develops enhancements to existing GIS software; performs QA activities with regard to GIS data. Identifies, creates and uses GIS applications and data. May lead and direct the work of other GIS personnel. This is an individual contributor role.
Key Accountabilities
- Utilizes ESRIs Geographic Information System techniques to provide a better understanding of certain variables in a given geographic location.
- Uses Cartographic and Photogrammetric techniques to produce and provide maps and graphical representations of data.
- Extracts data from GIS software and uses varying geographic analysis methods.
- Recommends appropriate reactionary strategies in response to GIS analysis.
- Able to apply technology while learning and pushing technical limits/finding new solutions.
- Knowledgeable in GIS software and technology; works in conjunction with GIS technicians, planning and design groups, and the GIS Designers (mapping personnel).
- Produces GIS database and CAD drawing designs, construction, and maintenance documents.
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, Cartography or related field of Geographic Information Systems, and 5 years of experience in cartography, and editing GIS data
- Competent in the use of ESRI GIS software including the ArcGIS platform, ArcGIS Server and ArcFM.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Windows and MS Office software.
- Strong knowledge of MS Access
- Analytical and problemsolving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
- A basic understanding of the concepts behind data management in a relational database and/or industry data model standards.
- Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Strong development, Oracle or related RDBMS skills.
- Knowledge of photogrammetry, including interpretation and manipulation of digital aerial and satellite imagery.
- Knowledge of Michigan's geographic coordinates systems and able to interpret legal descriptions.
- Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills; communicates clearly, with credibility and confidence.
- Familiar with a variety of GIS concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to implement and use geo-processing tools, GIS analysis and map production tools to support planning and management studies.
Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS
At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.
