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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GIS Specialist - **Company:** Southwest Gas - **Location:** Las Vegas, NV, United States - **Salary:** $61,402.0 - $85,925.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, AutoCAD, BASIC (Programming Language), File Systems, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Esri GIS (Software), Enterprise Software Applications - **Published:** June 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g9z83m ## About the Role + This position requires one year of experience working in an engineering office or equivalent; technically oriented high school or college studies, including drafting, higher math courses, GIS and business courses may be substituted for required experience. + This position must have knowledge of drafting practices and skills; technical layout procedures; office equipment including reproduction equipment, calculators and personal computers; mapping, record keeping and design standards; computer mapping/drafting techniques and associated peripheral devices and have advanced PC and workstation fundamental knowledge. + Knowledge in Windows operating systems, such as, Field Operations Management System (FOMS), Esri GIS and AutoCAD software applications is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Meet and maintain the physical requirements of the position. + May be required to be on-call. + Must be able to be contacted and respond for emergency duty when on-call. + May be required to report to base location or emergency site within one hour or as division operational needs dictate, subject to Division VP approval, when on-call. + Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. + Must be available to perform shift work, staggered work week, including recognized holidays. + Must be available to work overtime. + May be required to wear a company-issued uniform. + Must be able to wear and use all personal protective safety equipment as operating conditions dictate. + Must be able to work in another location, district, or department. + Must be able to work outdoors, exposed to extremes in temperatures and conditions. + May be exposed to natural gas during the course of work. + Must successfully complete all aspects of required training. + Must comply with Company rules of general conduct, Company policies and procedures + Must be able to use a computer. ## Description + Maintain working technical proficiency on FOMS, FieldSmart, AutoCAD, Excel, and/or the electronic mapping system (Esri GIS) + May prepare facility design and construction drawings + Perform field visits + Operate and maintain peripheral devices associated with the electronic mapping system such as plotters, scanners, and printers + Use office equipment such as calculators, reproduction equipment, and personal computers + Use and know the filing systems for all graphic records, as-built drawings, and other related engineering information + Use Company design and material standards in the preparation of Company facilities + Use FOMS in conjunction with other related software packages + Use and know electronic mapping system thematic mapping processes to update and maintain any specialty maps required + Provide support during emergency response incidents + Train and give assistance to others as needed + Quality check other employees and contractors as required + Communicate effectively with field personnel regarding design drawings, measurements, and basic gas flow characteristics + Quality check as-built drawings + Perform duties in a manner that is in compliance with Company, local, state and federal regulations, safety and emergency practices and procedures + Promote good public relations + Use Company approved equipment to gather Global Positioning System data on gas facilities + Perform other duties as assigned + Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Possibilities with Web Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1575-possibilities-with-web-capabilities) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [ Project Fugu: Progressive Web Apps, Superpowered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/290-project-fugu-progressive-web-apps-superpowered) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023)