GIS Development & Data Analyst
Date: Sep 25, 2024
Location: GLEN ALLEN, VA, US, 23060
Company: Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
Job Summary
The GIS Development and Data Analyst is responsible for the direct development of GIS-related software applications and for providing complex analytics on modeled GIS data. With full proficiency, the Analyst makes recommendations and advises clients on the use of GIS and other geospatial technologies. Uses skilled expertise and programming-level proficiency with related software to develop, collect, store and analyze the GIS data. The GIS Development and Data Analyst is approached when clients want to upgrade or create new GIS-related applications or present geospatial data in a way that is easier to understand. Also responsible for using data to create maps and graphs, conducting research into specific fields, and sourcing and compiling data from a wide range of sources such as satellite images, existing maps, and field observation. Position's expertise may be called upon for a wide variety of projects, and can be engaged by a range of clients, including information technology (IT) management, architects and analysts. May also be engaged by a business unit group to support GIS concerns relating to a specific project.
Other Duties:
- Front level response for emergency or high priority programming or data forensic analysis
- Provides full support in developing and maintaining the GIS computing infrastructure
- Assumes business representative role in the development and maintenance of GIS-related projects to Information Technology (IT) groups
- Recommends and establishes standards and procedures to deal with production of high-priority GIS data, maps and associated services
- Actively participates in the design and development of enterprise geographic information systems which may link facility maps with data to produce maps, web apps and data analytics
- Writes programs and develops user interfaces, menus and macro-level commands to meet high priority GIS staff needs
- Researches, develops, and recommends technology, price, schedule and other elements to meet a specific customer need relating to geospatial and attribution data
- Creates GIS tools, products, and software integration to meet a variety of business client needs
- Trains users and programmers to ensure maintenance, usage and application are appropriate
- Works with clients to determine GIS needs and architectural considerations, then agree upon a scope of work
- Documents research and development work while providing timely reporting of project status
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- 3+ years of directly related experience with developing and analyzing GIS data
- Knowledge of the GIS applications and associated database
- Applied knowledge of ArcGIS/ArcFM Desktop, ArcGIS Server
- Applied knowledge of programming languages (including VB, C, Python, JavaScript), APIs/SDKs for those languages (including ArcObjects for .Net, ArcPy, ArcGIS API for JavaScript, jQuery, Dojo Toolkit), SQL (specifically PLSQL as our Enterprise Geo-Database is Oracle), Basic RDBMS Concepts (tables, views, indexes, transactions, queries, procedures, functions, etc.), ArcSDE, ArcSDE Versioned Database Environment, Geospatial Analysis, ESRI Model Builder
- Applied knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Knowledge of general Information Systems concepts
- Basic understanding of AutoCAD
- Knowledge of Geographic Positioning Systems
- Understanding of functional business processes and business data attribution
- Ability to quickly learn other business units' processes and to learn new technologies
- Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well with other business units
- Ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience with Esri or other applicable GIS systems.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education.
Preferred Disciplines: Geography, Geographical Technology ,Information Systems
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred disciplines(s) listed above.
Working Conditions
Test Description
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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