Hybrid Senior GIS Systems Specialist

EEONLINE; California; Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking an Expert GIS Technical Specialist to support GIS systems and data for risk management reporting. The role is hybrid, based in the Bay Area, and involves coordinating with IT and business teams to ensure data quality and system stability.

The candidate will lead GIS data development, manage vendor contracts, and provide subject-matter leadership for enterprise GIS initiatives while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7 years of GIS-Geographic Information Systems experience.
• 5 years of ArcGIS experience.
• Utility industry experience preferred.
• CA Class C License or equivalent.
• Ability to travel using personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced knowledge and broad expertise to solve complex problems regarding GIS-related software, hardware, work processes, user support and data integration
• Develop and perform advanced gathering, integration, and quality control procedures for geospatial data with significant impact and risk to LOB or function
• Manage delivery of GIS-related data development projects, gather input and agreement on new requirements, develop contracts with vendors, lead implementation, communication, training, and documentation efforts.
• Serve as lead SME for advanced enterprise GIS initiatives, develop and review software functionality requirements.
• Work with IT DBAs, Migration, and Infrastructure Teams to develop, maintain system architecture and stability and resolve issues affecting business users.
• Work with IT support teams to resolve day-to-day production issues and quickly respond to issues to minimize the business interruptions.
• May manage cross-functional projects with other work groups and vendors, troubleshoot issues, produce technical communication
• Develop metrics and process improvement programs for GIS- related work processes.
• Work with Directors and Managers across functions to influence decisions
• Work independently, with guidance on only the most complex projects
• Demonstrate by personal action a 100% commitment to employee and public safety.
• Coach and mentor to GIS Technical Specialists, may provide direction to less experienced employees.

Skills

GIS

ArcGIS

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ArcSDE

Jira

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking an Expert GIS Technical Specialist to support GIS systems and data for risk management reporting. The role is hybrid, based in the Bay Area, and involves coordinating with IT and business teams to ensure data quality and system stability.

The candidate will lead GIS data development, manage vendor contracts, and provide subject-matter leadership for enterprise GIS initiatives while ensuring safety and compliance.