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Under limited supervision and using knowledge of electric utility infrastructure and fundamental power principals, this position leads the modeling electrical infrastructure to ensure the data is validated for proper topology, catalog data, and complies with Austin Energy's (AE's) Geospatial Information System (GIS) Electric Power Grid (EPG) specifications and standards. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Manages the creation catalog data for electric utility infrastructure to be used for model analysis by researching and collaborating with engineers, field personnel, and warehouse personnel.
- Manages the coordination with designers, engineers, and field personnel to ensure accurate and timely modeling of electric utility infrastructure.
- Manages and assigns programming activities such as design, development, testing, debugging, documentation, and modification of geospatial applications.
- Coordinates the research and interpretations of source records and documents.
- Manages the GIS business process analysis, alternatives development, and makes recommendations.
- Manages and assigns requests for information from internal and external customers.
- Manages the development of GIS analysis and mapping products based on user requirements.
- Manages the GIS upgrades including researching, testing, and implementing new geospatial technology.
- Organizes and leads meetings with members of the IT and user communities.
- Manages quality control to ensure that data being developed meets spatial and content accuracy for desired database.
- Coordinates all aspects of training for GIS products and software.
- Assists in incident command during storm mode and may require storm assessment or patrolling.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May provide leadership, training, and guidance to others.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, ordinances, and regulations as applicable to the development and implementation of a GIS.
- Knowledge of basic database design principles.
- Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts.
- Skill in the application of the core requirements for use of GIS in an Electric Utility
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in advanced data analysis and problem solving
- Ability to manage the implementation of geospatial technology projects.
- Ability to modify geospatial applications and databases using scripting languages and automation tools.
- Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems.
- Ability to analyze automation needs and makes recommendations for data, geospatial software, and/or hardware solutions.
- Ability to coordinate and train GIS personnel.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus two (2) years of experience in the Electric Utility Industry as a GIS Analyst.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
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