Requirements:    To maintain and develop the GIS resources towards increased efficiency of the co-op. This is an in-office position, located at our Redmond office. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the electrical infrastructure in the mapping system (GIS) using ESRI, NISC and other software, including work on desktops, servers, and mobile devices
• Input as-built work orders into GIS; maintain internal map viewer for all staff, maintain external map for field users and ensure data is updated nightly
• Work together in a small department and address challenges as they arise
• Contact internal or external technical support to resolve any issues encountered regarding mapping products
• Define map needs and accommodate the needs of the user to deliver an aesthetically pleasing, visually effective map product
• Conduct research using company documents or external data sources to address non-mapping requests from other departments
• Handle projects with sensitive material or communication among departments/agencies diplomatically
• Create inspection maps and applications for CEC internal and contracted field inspectors
• Document methodology and explain new layers, functions or tools to users
• Conduct training sessions for departments using GIS or other developed mapping systems
• Work cooperatively with I.S. staff as needed to maintain servers and data storage and backup
• Assess new software and hardware as needed and provide recommendations
• Research technology of GIS advancements and how these functions could benefit and apply to enhance existing GIS

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of three years of professional experience in GIS, Cartography, or electrical systems mapping, or a relevant degree coupled with equivalent work experience is required
• Must have current and relevant software knowledge
• Ability to become GIS Professionally certified within 2 years of hire date
• Valid State of Oregon Driver’s License preferred
• Complete job application at www.cec.coop/about/careers

In addition to competitive wages, we offer a full array of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) plan and disability

About Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Central Electric Cooperative is one of Oregon’s 18 member-owned cooperative electric utilities. CEC is a transmission and distribution cooperative. Its source of wholesale electricity is the federal power marketing agency, the Bonneville Power Administration. Central Electric obtains this supply through Portland, Oregon based PNGC Power, a generation and transmission cooperative owned by 14 Northwest electric distribution cooperative utilities, including CEC. CEC provides electric service to portions of Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Grant, Linn, Wasco and Lake counties, in central and eastern Oregon.

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