GIS Analyst I

Minnkota Power Cooperative; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability insurance

Paid leave: Holidays and floating, Vac

Educational assistance

Job summary

Minnkota Power Cooperative in Grand Forks, ND seeks a GIS Analyst to maintain GIS databases and maps, and ensure data integrity across the GIS system. You will design data models, document procedures, and integrate data from other agencies into Minnkota’s GIS.

Responsibilities include spatial analysis, regulatory data preparation, and developing scripts to automate tasks. A Bachelor’s degree in GIS-related field or related certification is preferred, with experience in ArcGIS platforms.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, or related field or an associate degree with GIS certification.
• Two years GIS experience preferred and data management/editing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with GIS software and ability to document procedures and standards.

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 documentation for standard data management procedures.
• Integrate data from other agencies/utilities into Minnkota’s GIS.
• Assist in GIS data entry and retrieval and perform spatial analysis.
• Prepare GIS data for regulatory reporting and capital project development.
• Develop scripts/models to automate routine GIS tasks and generate maps/reports.

Skills

GIS data management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, or related degree

Associates/certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Tools

ArcGIS Portal

ArcGIS Online

IFS

Darla

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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