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Mapping Technician II, GIS

New York - American Water Company

Joplin, MO, US, 64804 Pine Bluff, AR, US, 71601 Joplin, MO, US, 64801

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it. 

Purpose

The Mapping Technician, GIS is responsible for the maintenance and analysis of the Geographical Information System (GIS) data as it relates to the Liberty Utilities

Accountabilities

  • Create, edit, analyze, and maintain GIS data, as it pertains to water and wastewater systems.  Includes data collection, input, and linkages to various databases and including edits to the street centerline, parcel, subdivision, and utility data. Also adding data from contractor submissions, surveyor data, engineering plans, and subdivision plats, into the GIS databases
  • Create, maintain and develop GIS web and dashboard applications working with Esri’s Portal and ArcGIS Online Environments
  • Directly work with the Liberty Enterprise GIS core team to ensure the utilities system’s GIS needs are met within Enterprise GIS while utilizing the ArcGIS Enterprise suite of tools. This includes Working with a combination of ESRI’s products and extensions such as ArcGIS Pro, Utility Network Manager and ArcGIS Enterprise tools, web, dashboard and mobile applications.
  • Sound working knowledge of GIS data creation and editing practices for geodatabase, layers, tables etc., as well as processing, editing, analysis, and map production utilizing sound cartography principles.
  • Will work with SAP and GIS Teams to synergize Liberty’s SAP - GIS integration.
  • Will work with other GIS teams for other entities in other states, primarily with our New York systems.
  • Will collaborate with other Liberty departments to assist in rate cases, data compilation, mapping, legal boundaries, and other requests as needed.
  • Work with field crews to train, establish and maintain mobile GIS applications
  • Conducts mapping research in the field and in the office. Resolves conflicting information and ensures the accuracy of the data.
  • Creating workflows and performing Global Positioning System (GPS) field data collection, post processing, and data storage for improvement of the utility mapping infrastructure.
  • Work with Liberty engineering and construction contractors to obtain as-built drawing files for the use in updating the GIS infrastructure and archiving the as-built drawing within the GIS infrastructure.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Engineering or similar related fields.
  • For a GIS Specialist I – 1 to 3 years of Utility industry experience, preferably in water and wastewater utilities.
  • For GIS Specialist II – 3 to 5 years of Utility industry experience, preferably in water and wastewater utilities.
  • Strong Experience in Esri’s ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and mobile applications. GIS-P Certification is a plus.
  • Proficient utilization with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) required
  • Strong skills in the use of computer and peripheral equipment required
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • A team player who is ready to work with an array of GIS duties for various regions and teams across the Liberty organization.
  • Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision yet collaborate with the team.
  • Energetic and results-driven, with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence Responsible for maintaining plotters, wide format printers, and scanners required
  • Ability to analyze field notes and technical data; design and develop drawings and maps; completing various engineering drawings of equipment, systems, and installations required
  • Well-developed verbal, written, communication and presentation skills required Flexible with traveling to other company sites and locations
  • Driver’s license required

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
  • Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
  • Life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program 
  • Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
  • 3 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days 
  • Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
  • Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global,  Act Local” business model.

 

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.


Nearest Major Market: Joplin

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