The Role:
Maintains and updates engineering records through operation of a GIS, or computer mapping system.
Day to Day:
- Reads and interprets construction data and sketches, and verifies and ensures accuracy.
- Enters data into system.
- Generates maps.
- Verifies and revises engineering records.
- Researches and retrieves current and archived data from multiple internal and external sources.
- Maps mains and services.
- Creates updates and modifies geographic features in the mapping system.
- Organizes files, documents, maps, and drawings.
- Generates and maintains basic reports and spreadsheets.
- Trains, assists, and provides feedback to less-experienced workers at the direction of supervisor, which may include providing feedback to supervisor on progress of training.
- Suggests program enhancements to increase efficiency.
- Performs other tasks as required in General Task Bar #3, with training as needed.
- Acts and communicates in a professional, respectful, and cooperative manner in connection with all activities associated with NW Natural.
- Follows supervisory instructions and is flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and expectations.
- Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
Demonstrates the Company’s core values and complies with all Company policies and procedures.
Come on your first day with:
- Associate’s degree in GIS, geospatial sciences, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Experience with ArcGIS or other computer mapping system required.
- Ability to interpret and produce maps, drawings, and records using engineering standards.
- Ability to visualize and understand drawings and design concepts.
- Basic math skills.
- Advanced reading skills.
- Advanced ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
- Data entry skills of 6,000 kph with 90% accuracy.
- Ability to communicate with employees and customers to answer questions or resolve issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, apply procedures in sequence, and work in a structured team environment.
- Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Sustained sitting for 6-8 hours per day, hand/finger dexterity, and ability to grasp, bend, lift, reach, and stoop.
- Near vision and color discrimination abilities.
Qualification Period: 6 months
What we offer:
Work Life Balance -
- 10 paid holiday and 3 floating holidays.
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
- Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network
- Numerous volunteer and community engagement opportunities
- Start with 16 PTO Days
Financial -
- Generous 401K company contribution and match.
- 15% Discount on ESPP
- Wellness incentive program
Discounts -
- 20% off natural gas service
- Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
- TRI Met Pass for all HQ employees
- Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless
Hourly Rate: $31.33
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