Title: GIS Technician II    
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida   -  Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days | Onsite 4 days and 1 day remote

WHO WE ARE

Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

HOW WILL YOU HELP DRIVE THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS? 

Our GIS Tech is responsible for the support, administration, configuration, data administration, enhancement, and testing of GIS (Geographic Information System) systems and related applications used by Peoples Gas System.  

Work includes quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of GIS and mapping data to ensure that as-built information from the field, pipeline network continuity and integrity, equipment identifiers, equipment attributes, and spatial information is correct and up to date. Work also includes maintenance and updates to land base information on the GIS.   The position works closely with end-users and IT technical staff to analyze, design, build, and produce maps, queries, and reports from the GIS in support of efficient operations and effective decision-making. Works under general supervision on somewhat varied duties requiring judgment or simple analysis to determine course of action with limited latitude.   Provides leadership on GIS and various other assignments of moderate complexity as needed.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent certificate is required
• Valid Florida State Driver License and safe driving record.
• Minimum of 2 years as GIS Technician I; or minimum of six (6) years of related experience; Related experience consists of work in progressively more complex technical assignments and as described in the Primary Duties & Responsibilities 
• Demonstrated and sustained above expected performance as a Gas GIS Technician I or equivalent position with the ability and potential for assuming greater responsibility.  
• Aility to effectively assist internal/external customers in making technical decisions pertaining to GIS.  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES              

• Perform the duties of the Gas GIS Technician I
• Utilizes GIS and drafting skills and principles to create, revise, maintain, and archive GIS/GPS data, GIS and CAD maps, and CAD drawings while adhering to standards and procedures.
• Apply GIS and mapping skills to complex work request
• Perform QA/QC of GIS and mapping data on complex work requests.
• Perform basic spatial analyses; analyze information generated by the GIS in the form of maps, displays, reports, and queries.
• Supports GIS design projects review, adjust and/or corrects the GIS land base using aerial photography, CAD drawings, or Florida land base data.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE? 

• GIS Certification
• PGS GIS Technician experience
• Appropriate college degrees may be considered in lieu of some work experience. Appropriate degrees include disciplines such as Geography, GIS, and Drafting.
• Having experience with PGS’ geographical information systems (GIS).  
• Knowledge of natural gas utility mapping and construction practices and work order concepts is also preferred.  
• Knowledge of other natural gas utility applications, such as work management or outage management is desirable.   Knowledge of geospatial analysis techniques is preferred.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment

Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity

Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Work hours consist of a minimum of 8-hours per day Monday through Friday.   Some overtime is required to meet internal/external customer deadlines and storm response.   Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.   The level of stress is moderate to heavy depending upon the level of interaction with internal/external customers and governmental agencies.

Physical demand requirements include working in a mixture of office and field conditions, which includes walking in rough terrain, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in an 8-hour day.

The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal, and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

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