GIS Administrator

4 weeks ago

Nevada, United States CareerBuilder Full time

Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a

GIS Administrator

to work in our headquarters located in Pahrump, Nevada.
The GIS Administrator will maintain and update VEAs Geographic Information System (GIS), maps, including graphic representation of the distribution and transmission circuits, and the communications network. It has the skills, knowledge, and responsibility for the GIS System used by VEAs Lands, Engineering, and Operations Departments. This position is expected to think creatively, and implement information organization systems which categorize data for organizational decision making, and improve operational efficiency for VEAs field crews. Please refer to the job description for the

GIS Administrator

.
Education: Two-year degree in Geographical Information Systems, or similar field of study.
Experience: Previous experience in electric utilities with experience using an ESRI based GIS, and NISCs iVUE. Alternative equivalencies to this experience and education may be considered appropriate and acceptable at the discretion of VEA.
Knowledge: Knowledge or the willingness to learn the basics of GIS utilization and application as well as understanding of standard database management is required.
Abilities and Skills: Position requires good oral and written communications skills. Must be able to organize work to meet deadlines. Must have the ability to work independently and perform the activities necessary to complete work assignments described in the position description. Work requires attention to detail and the completion of reports and maps, which require a high degree of accuracy and detail.
VEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression
Valley Electric Association, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package, which includes company paid:
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Short-Term Disability
Group Life Insurance
Business Travel Life Insurance
401(k) plan
Pension plan
Vacation and Sick accrual
Holiday pay

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