Utility Mapper

Your job in the department is to . . .
Develop, maintain and support the Utility’s GIS (geographic information system) using a wide range of technologies to ensure delivery of high-quality content and connectivity for internal systems and users.

Your job also involves . . .
Providing training and consultation with employees to foster effective use of GIS systems and ensure work practices maintaining the integrity and security of Central Lincoln’s GIS data. Work with Engineering, Operations and GIS/IT to integrate and support a broad range of technologies supporting efficient and effective work processes.  

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform field checks of projects after line crews have completed work. Ensure design matches completed construction.
• Complete as-built records in GIS for work completed by line crews.
• Work with Engineering Technicians, Operations Supervisors, and warehouse staff to address any conflicts between the project design and constructed work in the field.
• Ensure assemblies are correct and close out jobs in a timely manner.
• Check and maintain the connected model on a daily basis.

Develop and maintain Central Lincoln GIS data, systems and tools in a manner that supports business objectives and employee needs.

• Work with supervisors and other employees from multiple departments to analyze and develop GIS practices that ensure integrity of Central Lincoln data and foster effective use of GIS tools and data.
• Review and approve updates made to Central Lincoln GIS datasets for accuracy and compliance with Central Lincoln data standards.
• Provide GIS support to employees as needed to support effective use of Central Lincoln GIS tools.
• GPS facilities and move facilities to actual locations in GIS model.
• Work closely with the GIS department to resolve mapping and/or data issues.
• Generate and maintain highly accurate Central Lincoln electrical model in order to provision engineering analysis, outage management and other mission critical GIS based systems.
• Work closely with Operations staff to maintain the Outage Management System (OMS).
• Work with Engineers on staking/designing of pole replacements and/or small projects.
• Work with systems to maintain engineering model (DEW).
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team, department and organizational goals while actively demonstrating accountability and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results.
• May be asked to work after normal working hours to assist with various project and storm outages.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:

Skill or ability to:

• Technical trouble-shooting, problem solving, research, organizational and analytical skills.
• Prioritize tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Multitask while remaining flexible with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Provide intellectually sound and well-reasoned answers, recommendations and solutions to identified business problems, issues and/or questions.
• Efficiently and quickly analyze, process, manipulate and accurately record extensive amounts of data (some of which is technical in nature) and other information that serves as the basis for this position.
• Make well-reasoned decisions with a high level of attention to detail regarding organization, planning, work-flow and project prioritization to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Sufficient mental acuity and sound reasoning abilities necessary to review, analyze, evaluate, and interpret Central Lincoln policies, as well as federal and state regulations applicable to organizational operations.
• Work independently and/or with limited direction, as well as cooperatively in a team environment, while consistently demonstrating collaborative, respectful and productive work habits.
• Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside Central Lincoln, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
• Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
• Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside Central Lincoln. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.

Minimum Qualifications and Progression

Minimum Education Level
High School Diploma / GED
Specifics: Vocational or technical training in surveying, CAD or GIS or a related field preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in MIS, Computer Science, GIS, Surveying or related field preferred.

Minimum Experience Level
No Experience Required.
Specifics: Two Years’ experience in utility operations, GIS, Surveying or related field preferred.

Substitution Note: Highschool Diploma/GED with experience in utility operations, GIS, Surveying or related field may be qualifying. Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the required job functions may be qualifying.

Driver’s License
Oregon Driver's License required
Specifics: This position requires the ability to drive either a personal or company owned vehicle to conduct business for Central Lincoln.

Desirable Qualifications:
Experience using National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) software and ESRI ArcGIS software and cartographic experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Job Conditions: 
Work is performed in both office and field environments: Work in the office environment is sedentary in nature, requiring ability to process oral communication and the ability to enter and read information on a computer.  Work in the field environment may require bending, climbing, crawling, stretching, pulling, pushing, standing, twisting, and walking over uneven ground.  There is a common exposure to dust, pollen, traffic, and fumes. Fieldwork may be performed in adverse weather conditions such as snow, rain, wind, flooding, summer heat, etc.  When in the field, a significant amount of driving is required.

Work Location: Central Lincoln in either Newport or Florence.

Travel: Travel occasionally via traditional modes of transportation (including airline travel) over long distances, some of which may involve one or more night stays out of town, both within and outside the state of Oregon.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions. Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert Light physical effort in Lightwork, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of Light weight (0-25 Pounds)

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

Environmental Factors: Tasks are occasionally performed With exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, or pathogenic substances.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Central Lincoln is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.