Closes: November 12, 2024
Starting Range: $23.37 to $39.00 per hour
Full Range: $23.37 to $43.39 per hour

Job Description
Supports Asset Maintenance CPC’s by generating maps and diagrams and format maps used to facilitate construction of electric distribution projects. Updates and maintains GIS data related to Avista’s electric infrastructure to align with as-built designs. Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as Substation, Transmission, Engineering, Compliance, Dispatch, Gas, and Electric Operations to provide up to date GIS infrastructure data and ensure mapping compliance requirements are met.

Responsibilities  Reads, interprets and configures traceable elements from various sources such as services, temps, meters, trouble reports, as-builts, blues, underground (ug) developments, overhead/underground reconductor jobs, Reviews and translates completed designs in a geo database to produce maps and visual print outs used for work instruction in electrical distribution project.   Responds to mapping and data requests with internal customers in a professional manner. Uses built in QA/QC tools on construction designs posted into default to ensure correct application of construction standards, AFM connectivity, and appropriate materials. Responsible for the health of the utility GIS data. Reconciles discrepancies/problems between field inventory and other source documents utilizing construction standards knowledge. Understands how to resolve design conflicts in a multi-versioned GIS environment. Provides feedback and moderate technical assistance to design personnel (CPC’s, gas and electric engineering and other GIS users) in properly utilizing AFM and the Design tools. Tests proposed AFM code releases for functionality, completeness, connectivity, direct and/or hidden errors and determine where errors may impact data interaction. Performs regression testing during software updates. Also tests new software code and integrations with GIS. Provides troubleshooting, maintenance, and updates for Designer stored displays. Updates symbology, file pathways, layers viewed and updates of new layers. Collaborates with local Edit group to prioritize work to meet the service level agreements with internal customers. Requirements GIS certification. Specialized knowledge, experience and training on construction standards for electrical and gas distribution systems.  GIS Specialist I: 2 years of related experience. GIS Specialist II: 4 years of related experience.  GIS Specialist III: 5+ years related experience.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. 

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with an additional day determined by the employee and manager.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Benefits
At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.   

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.