Urgent Need - GIS Technician - Atlanta, GA 30308

Job Title: GIS Tech

Location: Atlanta, GA 30308

Duration: 24 months

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented GIS Analyst to manage routine GIS operations, support enterprise mapping platforms, and collaborate closely with Business Support, Forestry, and Right-of-Way teams. This role focuses on data accuracy, map creation, application support, and troubleshooting within the ESRI ArcGIS ecosystem.

Core Responsibilities

1. Manage routine GIS tasks, including data management and map creation - ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
2. Create maps and other visual representations using GIS tools.
3. Ensure timely and accurate updates to GIS databases.
4. Collaborate with GIS Analysts on complex, cross-functional projects.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve data inconsistencies within GIS systems.
6. Provide input and recommendations on GIS tool enhancements.
7. Assist Business Support with data collection, editing, and quality control checks related to the Work Management platform in ESRI ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Online .
8. Assist Business Support in developing and supporting web applications, Field Maps , Python Notebooks , and Experience Builder projects for the ESRI ArcGIS Online Work Management Platform.
9. Run and support Python scripts for Capital Map Shapefile creation and dispatch for Distribution Vegetation Management, along with other business scripts.
10. Remotely support Foresters, Specialists, and Managers with troubleshooting ArcGIS Online products developed by the Georgia Power Forestry and Right-of-Way team.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Expertise

• 2 4 Years of experience working with GIS software, tools, and databases.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree with GIS coursework in the curriculum (experience and portfolio required in lieu of degree where applicable) .
• 2 5 Years of experience in feature and table data creation, manipulation, and visualization using ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ESRI ArcGIS Online .
• 2 5 Years of experience developing Web Apps and Web Maps for consumption in ESRI Collector/Field Maps and ESRI Experience Builder , or equivalent low-code GIS solutions within ArcGIS Online/ArcGIS Enterprise Portal.
• 1 2 Years (via education or experience) building and supporting Python scripts and Python Notebooks in a GIS-centric environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Copilot for GIS-related tasks.
• 2 5 Years of experience with Office 365 , specifically Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft SharePoint in a cloud environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI .
• Utility industry experience.
• Vegetation Management/Forestry experience.