Southern Company
GIS Specialist - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
Jan 23, 2025
Full-time
Full Job Description

Job Location: 755 Jefferson Street, Atlanta, GA 

Job Summary:  

This position resides within the Geographic Solutions and Services organization and is responsible for the input, processing, and maintenance of Distribution data in accordance with GSS work procedures and Southern Company GIS Data strategy.  This position requires the ability to create, edit and extract GIS data. Also, the GIS Specialist will ensure projects are completed accurately and within required deadlines. 

Education Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree or Certificate in GIS is required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography preferred 
     

Experience Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of enterprise GIS database 
  • Basic knowledge of utility systems (electrical systems is a plus) 
    • Maintain high standards for data quality within all applications

Job Responsibilities:

  • Post edits to the DistGIS database accurately and timely
  • Create specialized map products using ESRI mapping applications
  • Perform analysis using ESRI GIS tools
  • Reconcile database conflicts and take appropriate action to improve database performance
  • Ensure to maintain customer accuracy by properly linking metered accounts
  • Ensure to update the distribution model using GSS applications 
  • Demonstrate ownership of assigned work
  • Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions
  • Work within a flexible, fast changing team environment ensuring customer needs are met 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Exceptional organizational and project/workload management skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Demonstrates professionalism in the work environment
  • Understanding of basic electric distribution design and construction
  • Ability to interpret and apply consistent standards to mapping product
  • Capable of meeting strict deadlines and quality control standards 
  • Able to maintain focus on assigned task 
  • Familiar with data manipulation techniques 
    • Strong computer skills in standard software packages (Microsoft Office products, etc.) is required 
    • Demonstrate good safety behaviors and a commitment to Safety Excellence 

Behavioral Attributes:

  • Demonstrates professionalism in the work environment
  • Understands and embraces the value of diversity
  • Excited and willing to learn about innovative technology
  • Contributes to overall positive teamwork environment
  • Builds effective relationships both internally and externally and at all levels
  • Flexible and positively adapts to change
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GIS Specialist - Atlanta, GA
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