ADMIN, GIS DATABASE

Texas-New Mexico Power Company; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas-New Mexico Power Company is seeking a GIS Database Admin to oversee the implementation and maintenance of the GIS database. The role requires experience with ESRI GIS products and strong data management capabilities in a Windows/UNIX environment.

Responsibilities include administering data libraries, developing GIS applications, and producing cartographic outputs while prioritizing GIS projects and ensuring data standards across enterprise geodatabases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geology, Geography, or related field with 1–3 years related experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business procedures, journals, and regulations.
• Experience with MS SQL, Oracle, UNIX/DOS environments and GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Administers GIS data library, data design, organization, metadata preparation, and maintenance activities.
• Researches GIS hardware and software; evaluates tools.
• Maintains GIS applications in an integrated environment using MS SQL, Oracle, Windows, AML, and Visual Basic.
• Develops and enhances GIS tools and interfaces for data management, map production, and analysis.
• Uses GIS/CAD software to develop, convert, process, analyze and output geographic data.
• Designs and generates cartographic products and performs basic analysis.
• Prioritizes and schedules GIS projects; establishes data management standards and procedures.
• Posts and reconciles GIS data between field apps and enterprise geodatabases; monitors geodatabases.

Skills

ESRI GIS products

GIS concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or GIS

Tools

AutoCAD

SQL

MS Access

Oracle

Visual Basic

Job description

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

GIS Database Admin

Salary Grade: G08

MinimumMidpointMaximum

$64,087- $84,916- $105,744

SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, manages the implementation and maintenance of the geographic information system (GIS) database.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with administering the spatial data library, which includes data design, organization, conversation, metadata preparation, and maintenance activities
• Assists with researching, and the evaluation of GIS hardware and software
• Maintains the development of GIS applications in an integrated environment using MS SQL, Oracle, Windows, AML, and Visual Basic
• Assists with programs applications, tools, and user interfaces for management of geographic information, data analysis, map production, and enhancements to existing applications.
• Assist with utilizing GIS and computer assisted drawing (CAD) software to develop, convert, process, analyze and output geographic data
• Assists with designing and generating cartographic products, and perform minimum analysis
• Will assist in prioritizing, and scheduling GIS projects
• Establishes and implements standards and procedures for data management, documentation, GIS analysis, and map production
• Posts and Reconciles GIS data between field applications and default Enterprise Geodatabases
• Monitors, updates, changes multiple geodatabases for organization

COMPETENCIES:

• Some degree in demonstrated proficiency with ERSI products, in particular Workstation ArcInfo and ArcView.
• Broad knowledge of GIS techniques and cartographic principles gained from formal training and work experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Computer Science, GIS, Geology, Geography, or related field with one to three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and assist in interpreting business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to assist in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, and clients

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Broad knowledge of MS Access database software, Inventory software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software. Proficient in the use of UNIX, DOS and Windows workstations, a plotter, digitizing tablets and other peripheral devises.
• Ability to use AutoCAD and SQL.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk up to 1/3 of the time and regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and talk and listen for long periods of time. Manual dexterity is required to perform computer applications and good vision is required to perform all aspects of the job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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