| Purpose: |
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Under minimal supervision and using knowledge of electric utility infrastructure and fundamental power principals, this position coordinates the modeling electrical infrastructure to ensure 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.
- Coordinates the creation of catalog data for electric utility infrastructure to be used for model analysis by researching and collaborating with engineers, field personnel, and warehouse personnel.
- Coordinates with designers, engineers, and field personnel to ensure accurate and timely modeling of electric utility infrastructure.
- Coordinates programming activities such as design, testing, debugging, and documentation of geospatial applications.
- Coordinates the research and interpretations of source records and documents.
- Coordinates the GIS business process analysis, alternatives development, and makes recommendations.
- Coordinates the requests for information from internal and external customers.
- Coordinates the development of GIS analysis and mapping products based on user requirements.
- Assists with upgrades including researching, testing, and implementing new geospatial technology.
- Communicates and interfaces with members of the IT and user communities.
- Coordinates initial quality control to ensure that data being developed meets spatial and content accuracy for desired database.
- Assists in incident command during storm mode.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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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 core requirements for use of GIS in an Electric Utility
- 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 oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving
- Ability to implement 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 identify trends as well as isolated events.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and two (2) years of education from an accredited college or university 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 two (2) years.
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