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Position Summary

This is the career/senior level of the GIS Technologist classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in GIS areas of landbase and Transmission, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Sr GIS Technologist supports the operation and maintenance of the company GIS application by maintaining, reporting, and posting work or by gathering and analyzing data from a number of data systems. Incumbents are highly skilled in accessing and analyzing data from work management system and other sources.

Responsibilities

With Minimal Supervision and increased latitude for unreviewed work
• Provides deep technical expertise and understanding of utility (distribution, transmission, landbase) systems, configurations and connectivity, as well as the ability to identify abnormal and/or incorrect configurations or system inputs. Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective time and work management.
• Understands, and interprets complex design drawings, property plats, maps, and other related information as necessary to post data in the Company GIS system. Generates and maintains GIS-generated operations maps. Perform Quality Control of team members standard and advanced work.
• Conducts GIS and related studies and assists in creating reports and capturing data necessary to support various business cases. Assists in developing training needs.
• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance. Performs work of a higher classification when preparing for advancement. Guides and assists employees in this and lower job classifications with their work, standard practices, and work procedures as assigned.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Identify training needs and assists with creating material and training.
• Understanding of key business activities that use GIS Data.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree in Computer Science, Information technology, Geographic Information Science, Geography, Geology, or other related degree
• 6 years related work experience
• In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 6 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 8 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information technology, Geographic Information Science, Geography, Geology, or other related degree
• In addition to desired degree, 6 years related work experience
• Certified GIS Professional

• Experience in the utility industry

• Good written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, GIS, Geography, Geology or related discipline and 4 or more years of relevant industry experience; or

  Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, GIS, Geography, Geology or related discipline and 6 or more years of relevant industry experience; or

  High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 or more years of industry related experience.

• A GIS Certificate will be considered in conjunction with any associate degree or bachelor's degree.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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