GIS Analyst I
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Key details
- Location
- Grand Forks, ND, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
Essential Responsibilities
GIS data management
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- Maintain and update GIS databases and maps
- Maintain data integrity, connectivity, and consistency of the GIS system
- Design and modify standard GIS data models
- Prepare proper documentation for standard data management procedures
- Integrate data from other agencies/utilities into Minnkota’s GIS
GIS analysis and reporting
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- Assist in the GIS data entry and retrieval process
- Be responsible for spatial analysis using existing or new GIS data
- Prepare GIS data for regulatory reporting and capital project development
- Work with GIS and enterprise database connections
- Provide custom scripts and models to automate routine GIS tasks
- Generate maps, reports, and asset inventories for internal teams
- Create, maintain, and update web applications in ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Online
Technical System Support
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- Support integration between GIS and other corporate data management systems (e.g. IFS and Darla)
- Provide technical training on use of corporate GIS
- Support corporate field devices and field data collection
Organizational Competencies
- Safety
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Innovation
- Reliability
Job Competencies
- Action Oriented
- Decision Quality
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Planning
- Time Management
Job Qualification Standards
Education and Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, or related degree OR associates/certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license
Experience
- Two years of relevant GIS experience preferred
- Experience with spatial database maintenance and editing preferred
Physical and Mental Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and frequently utilize a keyboard/computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will be required to problem solve, read, write and analyze data, work under schedules and deadline pressure, present information to others, work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to an office environment indoors, and will travel outdoors to multiple locations dependent on work.
Benefits
Minnkota Power Cooperative supports employees through a strong total compensation package that includes a competitive pay and benefits package, along with career growth opportunities. The cooperative offers:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Pension plan
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Paid leave: Holidays and floating holidays, Vacation, Sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
- Educational assistance
- Membership in select professional organizations