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# GIS Specialist

- **Company:** APN Software Services Inc.
- **Location:** Portland, OR, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, ArcGIS (Software), Databases, Data Validation, Data Conversion, Network Connections, Spatial Data Infrastructures
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us89533dd4c782c539d341c6cfd72bea06

## About the Role

Technical certification or equivalent in drafting, GIS, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

 - one to five years of related experience working in a fast paced, high volume production environment using ArcGIS.
 - Experience working with and ability to read and understand electrical one lines, schematics, as well as transmission plan and profile drawings.
 - Knowledge of basic electrical distribution power systems and utility network connectivity.
 - Knowledge of utility engineering specifications and drawings, established drafting and design techniques.
 - Knowledge of current technologies, tools, systems, and vendors.
 - Understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures.
 - Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and resolve internal and external customer issues.
 - Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.
Preferences:

 - Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information System (GIS), Natural Resources, Geography or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
 - Experience with ArcGIS 10.x and ArcFM
 - Experience working with and maintaining networked utility data.
 - Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

## Description

Use ArcGIS and ArcFM as well as a custom application to identify, configure, and transform distribution data. \

 - Read and interpret electrical utility asset information to enter, edit, and update spatial and tabular data.
 - Maintain the accuracy of the GIS database(s), technical files, and documentation.
 - Ensure quality, meet timelines, and coordinate with supervisor and trainers to resolve data issues.
 - Complete data conversion, digitizing, spatial data editing, attribute editing, data validation and maintenance of digital infrastructure spatial data and related attribute information.
 - Analyze data and perform QC/QA related activities, standards enforcement, and data validation.
Progress tracking and reporting Requirements for this position include the following


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