GIS Tech

Date: Apr 22, 2024

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Company: Entergy

Posting End Date:

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC

This position will be filled as a Tech-GIS I, II, or Sr depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

This will be a hybrid role with the expectations that the selected candidate lives within an hour of travel time of reporting office at 425 W Capital, Little Rock, AR.

This position does not offer relocation benefits.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Responsible for designing and updating the electronic facility and maintenance information systems, report preparation, data analysis, and system architecture design/maintenance.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and perform edits in electronic facility and maintenance information systems including GE Smallworld, ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Applications & AutoCAD.

• Perform QA/QC on as-built designs and construction projects to ensure accuracy in the GIS electric model.

• Responsible for the daily input and editing of Entergy’s as-built electric distribution GIS model.

• Maintain on-going spatial data maintenance and dissemination, end user support and generation of maps and other GIS reports utilizing ArcGIS, GE Smallworld, and other applications as needed.

• Preparation of regular status reports, highlighting GIS issues requiring attention.

• Prepare reports and data analysis.

• Perform records management activities.

• Lead in the training of other employees to effectively navigate and edit within GIS.

• Perform Field walk downs to identify subsurface conflicts and perform facility validation.

• Support engineering, construction, maintenance, conflict resolution and damage prevention activities.

• Assist with planning and implementation of data conversion and data migration activities.

• Assist with distribution facility design.

• Perform storm/outage restoration assistance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

• 2-year technology or Bachelor’s degree in geography, geosciences, computer science or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Desired : Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science

Minimum Experience:

• Tech-GIS I: 2 years of experience using GE Small World, ESRI ArcGIS and/or vector/raster rendering systems (or equivalent academic experience).

• Tech-GIS II: 3+ years operational Experience (operating & maintaining electric utility facilities) including previous experience in GIS or a drafting background.

• Tech-GIS Sr: 5+ years operational Experience (operating & maintaining electric utility facilities) including previous experience in GIS or a drafting background.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Abilty to drive a vehicle and maintain a valid drivers license.

• Ability to drive to network and design meetings and on storm duty, as needed.

• Ability to walk to perform field and storm work, as needed.

• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS, GE Small World, and/or vector/raster rendering systems.

• Be able to provide technical expertise related specifically to asset management.

• Candidate must possess skills, knowledge and be proficient in GIS.

• Have understanding of Coordinate Systems and geography.

• Possess skills in computer programming (Python, SQL), imaging and multimedia.

• Have solid background in PC applications, networking and databases.

• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word, Access, Excel.

• Problem solving skills and ability to troubleshoot under pressure.

• Possess strong communication skills including effectively interfacing with all levels of management and employees.

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal, budgeting, work planning, employee counseling/coaching/mentoring skills.

• Be adaptable to both field and office environments.

• Be available for late hours, callouts, weekends, outage restoration.

• Be available to assist with gas or electric restoration efforts during emergency situations.

• Have ability to perform as lead on GIS/data research projects.

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

• Valid drivers license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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Primary Location: Arkansas-Little Rock Arkansas : Little Rock

Job Function : Professional

FLSA Status : Exempt

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT-NBU

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 114499

Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here (humanr@entergy.com?subject=Accessibility) and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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