Senior GIS Analyst / GIS Analyst (Non-Remote)

Salary : $71,957.00 - $131,606.00 Annually

Location : Chehalis, WA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2023-00036

Department : Engineering

Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

About the Position

The Senior GIS Analyst is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the District's Geographic Information System (GIS), field and data collection applications, Outage Management System (OMS), asset management, Meter Data Management System (MDMS), and Work Order Management System (WMS). Extraction of data from various sources, transforming and cleaning data, loading into centralized data repositories for visualization, analysis, and reporting. This individual will provide a high level of technical support, analytical skills and services to identify, communicate and resolve system issues.

NOTE : Based on qualifications and experience, candidates may be considered for either the GIS Analyst or Senior GIS Analyst position. (Click the link to for a full job description) This position is in person and reports to the Chehalis office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Assist, create, maintain, and perform GIS workflows including extracting, transforming, and loading data, utilizing GIS software knowledge, and operating tools for data management and analysis.
• Develop, maintain, monitor, and report on GIS programs, web applications, and mobile data collection systems.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of long-range planning goals relating to the District's GIS and work order management systems computer hardware and software requirements including database management, upgrades, and licensing.
• Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for reporting and troubleshooting with data owners and department managers to maintain data consistency and integrity. Identifying data trends within the district's AMI, SCADA, GIS and OMS data and systems.
• Participate with key stakeholders to develop effective procedures and policies in accordance with best utility practices regarding systems automation, communications, and reporting.
• Provides operational management information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating and engineering data and trends.
• Identify operational issues by observing and studying data from multiple systems, investigate system functions and processes. Work with department supervisors, operators to complete and troubleshoot procedures.
• Monitor AMI System, provide data and recommendations on performance and optimizations.
• Create dashboards, reports and data stories that meet the requirements of the District's various departments.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to meet department and company goals while actively demonstrating responsibility for achieving the desired outcomes.
• Performs ad-hoc data request to enable data-driven decision making.
• Maintains data consistency and integrity.
• Working knowledge of metering and billing processes and functions as well as knowledge of electric utility distribution system including energy usage and demand.
• Advanced reasoning skills are necessary to extrapolate results and conclusions from data sets. Must understand business functions, department connections, and end results based on system function knowledge of how data is stored and collected.
• Possess oral and written communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with co-workers, members, field workers, vendors, and other diverse audiences.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This position supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the GIS Supervisor.

Education and / or Experience :

Associate or bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field plus a minimum of four (4) years of related experience.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations :

Must have a valid Driver's license.

Computer Skills :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. Utility systems data and management experience required. Minimum of two (2) years working with data management tools such as SQL. Experience with ESRIs suite of software, including ArcGIS desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal and Enterprise. Working understanding of relational database fundamentals and SQL programming skills.

Knowledge is preferred, not required :

Advanced computer and technical skills to operate computer software including NISC iVUE modules, AMI (NetSense), MDMS, SCADA (Survalent), OMS, GIS (ESRI), MS SQL, and Business Intelligence Software.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, bend, reach, use hands to finger, handle, and feel, and sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Required to speak and hear clearly when communicating over the telephone and in person.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoor settings include all types of property and site conditions including open spaces, timberlands, urban developments, flat and hilly terrain, building construction sites, and road rights-of-way. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Supplemental Information

Department : Engineering

Job Code : ENG026

Location : Chehalis

FLSA Status : Exempt

Union / Non-Union : Non-Union

Travel : Local travel up to 25%; Occasional field work and attendance at public meetings or trainings.

Reports to : GIS Supervisor

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Lewis County PUD believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his / her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.

About our benefits :

At Lewis County PUD we believe part of having a rewarding workplace is to have a healthy work environment. You will find that we offer a full benefits package that fits all the needs of work / life balance.

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time eligible employees. Actual benefits may vary by position type, check with Human Resources for specific benefit information.

All provisions in this summary are subject to change.

Insurance Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

Lewis County PUD offers medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents. This coverage begins the first of the month after the month hired. These benefits are 100% paid by the Disritct.

Retiree Coverage

We also offer retiree medical, dental and vision benefits for those eligible.

HRA VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association) Plan

HRA VEBA plan is a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) which employees are enrolled into upon their hire date. Employees contribute, through payroll deduction, tax-free contributions based on specific groups as outlined below. The District matches 1% of bi-weekly gross pay.

Age 35 years & Under : $40 per pay period

2% of bi-weekly gross pay

Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment (AD&D) Benefits

75,000 life and AD&D for eligible employees

Short-term Disability Benefit

Lewis County PUD provides short-term disability coverage to replace a portion of income while on an approved, non-work-related illness or injury. This benefit pays 70% of the employee's regular wages while on approved leave.

Long-term Disability Benefits

Base Coverage - District Paid

Retirement Benefits

Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

The District is a member of PERS and participation is mandatory for employees in eligible positions. Both the employee and the employer make contributions to the PERS system. Employee contributions are made on a tax-deferred basis.

Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)

This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Other Benefits

Person Leave (PL)

The District affords eligible employee's personal leave. The leave can be used for vacation, illness, or any other absence needed from work, as requested. PL is accrued bi-weekly as outlined below :

Holidays

Eligible employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays :

Salary : $71,957 - $131,606