The Role
Manage GIS databases, spatial data, mapping, analysis, reporting, and data integration for utility operations. Automate ETL workflows using programming and scripting, maintain data quality, document procedures, and support staff with GIS tools. The role collaborates with operations and field teams to optimize workflows and data capture, while providing training and technical guidance. It is an in-person position requiring a valid driver's license, local residence, physical capability, drug testing, and a pre-employment physical.
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GIS Analyst
Rock Energy Cooperative
South Beloit, Illinois
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated GIS Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and analyzing geographic data to support our organization's day-to-day operations and long-term objectives. The candidate must work with operations staff and field staff to identify ways to optimize established workflows, data capture processes, and reporting systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Competencies:
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Education
Qualifications:
Work Location: South Beloit, IL
Schedule:
Salary:
Benefits:
Job Type:
Rock Energy Cooperative
South Beloit, Illinois
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated GIS Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and analyzing geographic data to support our organization's day-to-day operations and long-term objectives. The candidate must work with operations staff and field staff to identify ways to optimize established workflows, data capture processes, and reporting systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- GIS Database Management
- Design, implement and maintain GIS databases to store and retrieve spatial data.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy through regular quality checks and updates.
- Mapping and Spatial Analysis
- Conduct spatial analysis to support decision-making processes.
- Generate insightful reports and visualizations based on spatial data analysis.
- Create and export custom map images to communicate information to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Data Collection and Integration
- Collect and integrate geographic data from various sources, including satellite imagery, GPS, and field surveys.
- Collaborate with other departments to incorporate non-spatial data into GIS databases.
- Workflow Automation
- Incorporate programming and scripting languages to automate regular and or frequent ETL processes.
- Utilize built-in GIS data relationships to reduce manual data entry and ensure accurate data capture quality.
- Software and Technology
- Stay abreast of the latest GIS technologies and software.
- Provide training and support to staff on GIS tools and applications.
- Documentation
- Document GIS procedures, data sources, and workflows for future reference.
- Ensure that all GIS activities comply with organizational and industry standards.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Problem-solving and process-driven thinking.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong work ethic.
- Work independently and in a team-focused environment.
- Strong communication skills, particularly in conveying technical knowledge and processes to non-technical staff.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
- 2 years of experience in a GIS-focused role, including the following:
- Experience in the utility industry, with natural gas distribution and/or electric distribution.
- Experience with SQL Database Management.
- Experience with editing and managing spatial data within the utility industry.
- Familiarity interacting with ArcGIS Utility Network.
- Familiarity with web-based GIS services in an ArcGIS Enterprise environment.
- Proficiency in GIS software including ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Survey123, and ArcGIS Field Maps.
- Familiarity with programming and scripting languages for the purpose of developing extract, transfer, and load processes including Python, SQL, JavaScript, and ArcGIS Arcade.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Management Studio, AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with PHP/HTML is beneficial but not required.
Qualifications:
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Reside within one hour driving distance of work location.
- Ability to sit, stand, push, pull, walk, stoop, bend, reach above the shoulders, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
- Pre-employment drug testing and physical required.
Work Location: South Beloit, IL
Schedule:
- This is an in-person position
- Monday through Friday (excluding some holidays)
- 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Salary:
- $60 - $70,000 per year
Benefits:
- Medical, prescription and dental benefits at an 85%/15% employee split
- 401K with 4% employer contribution
- Employer funded pension plan
Job Type:
- Full Time
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
- Two years of experience in a GIS-focused role
- Experience in the utility industry, including natural gas distribution and/or electric distribution
- Experience with SQL database management
- Experience editing and managing spatial data within the utility industry
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Utility Network
- Familiarity with web-based GIS services in an ArcGIS Enterprise environment
- Proficiency with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Survey123, and ArcGIS Field Maps
- Familiarity with Python, SQL, JavaScript, and ArcGIS Arcade for ETL development
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Management Studio, and AutoCAD
- Valid driver's license that can be maintained
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Residence within one hour driving distance of the work location
- Ability to perform required physical activities and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and physical examination
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