GIS Analyst I
For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area reaches throughout the state of Texas from Mitchell County in central Texas to Matagorda on the Gulf Shores. It all starts with our people – proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.
Overview
The GIS Analyst I will maintain the utility’s spatial data (pipes, valves, hydrants, easements, etc.) using a Geographical Information System (GIS) to support the company’s departments. Provide company employees with easy access to accurate and useful information about the company’s assets, and provide tools that improve productivity.
What We Offer
• 401k Company Match: 100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
• Vacation Accrual: Starting at 3 weeks per year
• Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays per year
• Floating Time: 16 hours of paid floating time per year
• Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more
• Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance
What You'll Do
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s):
This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned:
Data Capture: Perform data entry through digitization, scanning and field data collection using GPS. Design and produce high-quality cartographic presentations exhibits, graphs and charts as needed by other departments / utilities. Perform quality control / assurance of GIS data. Perform network traces and quality checks to verify connectivity and integrity utility’s geometric networks. Perform quality checks using ArcGIS data reviewer. Receive as-built information from other departments. Review graphics and attribute data for accuracy and compliance with the GIS model before reconciling with database. Co-ordinate with other departments for data gathering and updating by using coordinate geometry or GPS. Understand UML and create ArcSDE geodatabases with domains and subtypes.
Spatial Data Analysis: Support data migration with knowledge of GIS concepts using ESRI’s GIS software. Incorporation of MicroStation / AutoCAD or similar computer aided design information into GIS model. Perform model builder. Involve some administration of ArcGIS Server as well as programming capabilities. Perform topology and connectivity check on the data. Manage versions and accounts of user account specifying the level to be granted across the enterprise. Create and manage ArcGIS geospatial data layers and base maps. Perform co-ordination tasks for GIS user support and departmental related issues internally or with company stakeholders. Establish specification for a variety of maps within the database. Able to work with consultants, company stakeholders in all GIS related matter / issues. Maintains Meta data and documentation as it applies to GIS applications and workflows. Responsible to develop brief reports and communicate with internal and external customers.
Database Administration: Implement, manage and maintain a versioned, distributed geodatabase environment. Provide support for multi-user-editing of GIS data transaction process. Knowledge of MS SQL Server database. Must be able to manage user logins, backups, archives, SDW loading and tuning, patches, troubleshooting and data sharing. Perform geodatabase replication. Resolve complex database integrity and issues. Proactively monitor systems for optimum performance and capacity constraints.
What You'll Bring
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Cartography/Remote sensing or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of three years working in GIS field.
Certifications: Certificate of Completion of a formal course of instruction in the use of ARCGIS equipment and software from certified college or university, similar to GISP. Technical certification for ArcGIS Server Site Configuration and Administration or equivalent experience is desirable.
Computer Skills: Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) such as SAP for work order management and scheduling, time card management, inventory management, and procurement activities is desirable. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Windows Explorer is required; Experience using GIS/CAD/Micro station software is required. Experience using ARCGIS or GISP is required.
Driver’s License: Hold a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record as determined by Company insurance carrier; Familiar with safety practices and rules applicable to job duties.
Work Environment
Office Based Role
This position will require 20% travel within Texas.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
