GIS Technician or Senior GIS Technician

Job Description
Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

The GIS Technician's responsibilities include as-built interpretation, as-built posting to GIS, maintenance of the GIS database, mobile data collection support, communication with field operations and engineers, map production, occasional CAD work, and other miscellaneous projects as directed by the GIS Supervisor.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

Technician:
$22.26 - $33.53 per hour

Senior Technician:
$24.50 - $36.59 per hour

Reporting Relationship: GIS Supervisor

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas or Council Bluffs, Iowa

Essential Functions:
• Maintain the Esri Gas GIS database as well as quality check the data for inaccuracies.
• Interpret gas transmission and distribution as-built drawings and post to GIS.
• Understand Gas GIS operations and engineering processes as well as the gas assets and their functions.
• Support the Digital As-built program. This means managing and support the system as well as training and support its usage in the field. Produce maps as required for Operations and Maintenance activities, system analysis, marketing, growth projects, etc.
• Effectively communicate with staff at all levels regarding GIS.
• Check accuracy of mapping system via field verification.
• Diagnose software/hardware compatibility issues related to GIS products.
• Use Esri tools such as ArcGIS (ArcMap & Pro) Desktop, desktop extensions (e.g. APR), ArcGIS Server, and Esri Portal in order to perform above job functions.
• Provide feedback on above tools and processes in an effort to continuously improve gas as-builting accuracy, completeness, and efficiency.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Technician:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of (1) one year of experience using Esri Desktop and Server/Portal based software

Senior Technician:
• Bachelor's Degree Geography or Geographic Information Systems, CAD or Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 or more years Relevant experience
• 2-5 years of experience using AutoCAD for electrical design projects
• 2-5 years of experience updating and maintaining a GIS
• 2-5 years of experience using hand-held or survey grade GPS

What Is Desired Or Can Be Taught:
• Experience updating and maintaining a gas utility GIS is helpful.
• Basic knowledge of Esri GIS systems and principles.
• Basic knowledge of relational database management (RDBMS) concepts.
• Basic knowledge of gas transmission and distribution systems.
• Ability to think, work, and act independently as well as in a team environment to develop creative, analytical solutions to resolve complex problems.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare and give presentations and trainings.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner with minimal direction.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook and various specialized software.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.