GIS Analyst I

Minnkota Power Cooperative Inc; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability insurance

Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)

Employee Assistance Program

Educational assistance

Professional organization memberships

Job summary

Minnkota Power Cooperative Inc. is seeking a GIS Analyst to maintain and update GIS databases, ensure data integrity, and design GIS data models.

You will prepare documentation and integrate data from various agencies into Minnkota’s GIS, while performing spatial analyses and issuing regulatory-ready data for capital projects. You will also create and maintain ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Online web apps, support data system integrations (e.g., IFS and Darla), and provide technical training on

Qualifications

• Education as stated:Geography/Geospatial/CS or GIS cert.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Two years GIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in GIS data entry and retrieval.
• 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.
• Support integration between GIS and other corporate data systems (e.g. IFS and Darla).
• Provide technical training on use of corporate GIS.
• Support corporate field devices and field data collection.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Action Oriented

Decision Quality

Flexibility & Adaptability

Planning

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, or related degree OR associates/certification in GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Portal

ArcGIS Online

Job description

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Safety
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• 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.

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
• 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
• Educational assistance
• Membership in select professional organizations

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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