What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst 1, 2, Senior position at SRP?

Requisition ID : 18374

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits :

Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day : Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200 hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

In a team environment, under limited supervision : creates, maintains and documents spatial datasets; designs and produces custom maps; and performs complex GIS analyses for use in maps and statistical reports. Manages complex assigned workload and coordinates assigned projects with peers, clients and management. Advises management and clients on best GIS practices.

What You'll Do

Develops and applies in-depth GIS analysis solutions including but not limited to : remote sensing / aerial photo interpretation, raster modeling, network analysis, polygon overlay analysis and reporting. Work includes the translation of various software datasets, manipulation of intricate data, and execution of complex queries, as well as application of standard spatial analysis functionality.

Designs cartographic products consisting of maps, exhibits, presentations and reports prepared from notes, aerial photography and satellite imagery, marked prints, digital data sources, verbal / written instructions, calculations of rough field sketches.

Generates and maintains GIS database layers and associated attribute information. Work includes maintaining corporate facility and boundary data in GIS databases with complex topology and networks, that requires extensive research, cross-departmental coordination and background knowledge of company business rules.

Manages and documents departmental / corporate computer files and data libraries. Creates and maintains metadata for GIS features.

Maintains a productive environment through ongoing improvement and documentation of critical work processes. Work may include troubleshooting issues with project design, procedures, computer files, hardware and software.

Participates in testing, documenting and implementing applications and software used by the department.

Serves as GIS technical lead, advising management and training co-workers and clients in the use of GIS, graphic and cartographic software(s) and applications. May include presentations or written technical reports.

Discovers patterns and trends using location analystics, geostatistics, comparative spatial analyses using complex queries, the suite of ESRI products, and various other software

Work may employ the use of Python, SQL, Oracle PLSQL, Arcade, Global Mapper, all ESRI products, Adobe Creative software, and Microsoft Office products

What It Takes To Succeed

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and as-builts associated with the construction, modification, and maintenance of infrastructure is preferred.

Proficiency in digitizing drawings into ESRI-based GIS systems, including georeferencing and spatial data management is preferred.

Experience maintaining geometric and utility networks using ESRI Desktop and web applications is preferred. Discretion in working with corporate proprietary and confidential information used in environmental work, legal cases, water rights adjudication, and facility infrastructure as related to federal and state regulatory requirements (i.e. FERC, Homeland Security). May require occasional work with outside consultants and agencies.

Discretion in working with corporate proprietary and confidential information used in environmental work, legal cases, water rights adjudication, and facility infrastructure as related to federal and state regulatory requirements (i.e. FERC, Homeland Security). May require occasional work with outside consultants and agencies.

GIS Certified Professional (GISP) preferred.

ESRI Technical Certification preferred.

Experience

For a Level 1 (Associate), a minimum of no previous years of experience to two years related experience is required (if no degree, four-six years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling four-six years).

For a Level 2 (Journey), a minimum of two years of experience to four years related experience is required (if no degree, six-eight years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling six-eight years).

For a Level 3 (Senior), a minimum of five years of related experience is required (if no degree, nine years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years).

Education

A bachelor’s degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Drug / Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug / alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug / alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug / alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

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