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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Electric Power Grid (EPG) Geospatial Information System (GIS) Analyst I
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 10326 Salary Grade: LB6
Approved: Last Revised: September 13, 2023

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision and using knowledge of electric utility infrastructure and fundamental power principals, this position assists in 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:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Assists in creating catalog data for electric utility infrastructure to be used for model analysis by researching and collaborating with engineers, field personnel, and warehouse personnel.
  2. Assists in interfacing with designers, engineers, and field personnel to ensure accurate and timely modeling of electric utility infrastructure.
  3. Assists with programming activities such as design and testing of geospatial applications.
  4. Assists with the research and interpretations of source records and documents.
  5. Assists with the GIS business process analysis, alternatives development, and making recommendations.
  6. Responds to requests for information from internal and external customers.
  7. Assists with the development of GIS analysis and mapping products based on user requirements.
  8. Assists in incident command during storm mode.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  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 basic programming/scripting principles, techniques, and documentation practices.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of mapping, coordinate systems, projections, and scale.
  • Knowledge of basic database design principles.
  • Ability to read and interpret surveys, legal descriptions, cartography, engineering documents, construction plans, and aerial and orthophotography.
  • Ability to produce maps and other representations of geospatial data using geospatial software.
  • Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  • Skill in oral and written communications.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and one (1) year of education from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to one (1) year.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.