New 
GIS Technician II
 APS (Arizona Public Service) | ||
 United States, Arizona, Phoenix | ||
 Apr 18, 2025 | ||
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Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. Summary
The GIS Technician II provides mapping services and related information to various departments company-wide and outside entities for a geographical area using specialized software.
Completes all work assigned with minimal supervision and instruction and an understanding of where and how to adhere to priority and turnaround time frames. Operates interfacing computer programs, reads/interprets blueprints/engineering drawings, and manipulates/understands digital data to be managed and entered into the database. Possesses moderate knowledge of mapping techniques/procedures and drafting standards. Has ability to read and interpret inter-discipline drawings. Minimum Requirements
A four-year Bachelors degree in Geography, Cartography or GIS from an accredited college or university.
OR, two-year Associates degree in Geography, Cartography or GIS plus two (2) years job-related experience. OR, high school diploma/GED plus four (4) years job related experience. Job related experience shall be in GIS database/mapping (e.g., routine data management, cartography, and some spatial analysis). Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: Proficiency with GIS data digitization and attribution. Understanding of geodatabase design. Proficient in ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcFM, Microsoft Office software, SharePoint, and other related technologies. Knowledge of Maximo, Customer Care and Billing (CC&B), WebDMD applications. General knowledge of Utility or APS mapping standards and practices. Major Accountabilities
1) Coordinates with internal sources (e.g., Engineering, CPRs, operators, etc.) to enter transmission and distribution facility information into the appropriate GIS database.
Ensures accurate and complete positioning/status of new electric facility locations in the GIS with thought to relation of; existing facilities, active work and associated integrated systems (ADMS, CYME, CCB) status and functionality. 2) Communicates incomplete submittal of information to appropriate above mentioned customer stakeholders and their respective submitted information by using knowledge of APS standards and practices. 3) Determines acceptance of data conversion by ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to source documents and adherence to Quality Assurance/Quality Control and network connectivity rules. 4) Inputs and maintains job status(s) in current work management systems (SharePoint, Maximo) to ensure all information is current daily. 5) Maintains GIS database using queries to ensure attributes of all equipment are identified and accurate. Compares GIS data against integrated system data (Maximo, CCB, WebDMD) to ensure data integrity. 6) Assists in verifying work completed by other department personnel for accuracy, completeness, overall quality and adherence to standards. 7) Participates in the completion of special projects or in system testing as needed. LAST REVISION DATE: 11/14/2022 Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
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