GIS Analyst I, II

Job Summary Georgia Power’s Distribution GIS application (DistGIS) supplies data to critical applications. The role joins a team of GIS Analysts who serve as technical support specialists and subject‑matter experts for DistGIS and related software. Responsibilities include resolving GIS‑related issues, ensuring integrated enterprise systems perform optimally, providing spatial data analytics and reporting to business leaders, and coordinating the incorporation of new technologies across the GIS enterprise. The candidate must be able to work independently and perform at a high level with minimum supervision. Some emergency after‑hours and weekend work may be required. Job Responsibilities & Expectations Provide technical support and assistance to the statewide Distribution GIS user community. Champion the Southern Company Leading‑as‑a‑System (LaaS) initiative to standardize and transition to Esri’s Utility Network Management solution. Support GIS interfaces to the Outage Management System (NMS), Map Viewers (DistView, GISWeb & ArcFM Mobile), ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, Planning Tool (CYME), and Enterprise Asset Management. Collaborate with the Southern Company Technology Organization (TO), GIS software vendors, and peer utilities to define functional requirements and advocate for solutions based on end‑user input. Direct and manage application testing, performance benchmarking, and deployment efforts for software upgrades. Implement business unit workflows, mapping standards, application configurations, schema changes, and geodatabase data model enhancements. Perform data analytics and reporting functions to support Property Accounting, Marketing, Metering, Reliability, Distribution Operations, and other units. Prepare maps, shapefiles, and geodatabases for Asset Management, Forestry, Lighting Services, Asset Protection, and other business units. Safeguard the integrity of the enterprise geodatabase, distribution facility data, asset records, and network data model. Administer the publication of DistGIS data via ArcServer and cloud‑centric solutions. Develop geoprocessing models and scripts to automate recurring tasks. Advise on the creation of training manuals and help documentation. Job Requirements Education BS in Computer Science, MIS, GIS, or a related engineering field is preferred. Experience Minimum 2 years working with Esri’s ArcGIS desktop products. Proven record of dealing effectively with internal and external customers. History of providing technical support for an enterprise ArcSDE geodatabase. Ability to analyze spatial data and compile detailed reports. Proficiency with Python (ArcPy) scripting and geoprocessing is highly desirable. Experience authoring SQL queries is preferred. Experience creating PowerBI dashboards is preferred. Experience authoring map and feature services for use in ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal) web‑mapping applications is a plus. Understanding of electric utility engineering and construction work practices is valuable. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent customer service and communication skills are a must. Demonstrable ability to fully comprehend user requests and deliver solutions. Outstanding documentation, reporting, and project management skills. Effective interpersonal behaviors that encourage collaboration and teamwork. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments with little direction. Knowledge of Safe Software FME or ETL tools is preferred. Understanding of relational database architecture and SQL is desirable. Familiarity with publishing and authoring content within ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal) and ArcGIS Online is a plus. Behavioral Attributes Committed to safety, performance, integrity, and inclusion. Focused on delivering world‑class customer service. Exhibit personal accountability for delivering results. Dependable, self‑motivated, and proactive. Seek opportunities for continuous improvement. Contribute to a positive teamwork environment. Build effective relationships at all levels, internally and externally. E‑EO Statement Southern Company is an equal‑opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Job Identification Job Identification: 18991 Job Category: Data Analytics Job Schedule: Full time Company: Georgia Power #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Power Company