Analyst/GIS

This position does not have direct accountability for people or budget. However, this position provides leadership in the supervisor’s absence and may lead department activities, including the activities of contractors, as directed by the Supervisor.

Apply GIS theories, principles, software and data to produce complex maps, web applications and other spatial products to meet customer requirements

Develop and execute custom spatial queries using geoprocessing tools, Python and SQL to perform advanced analysis that identify spatial data patterns and trends

Provide technical work guidance and lead the activities of division users on the GIS

Ensures the overall accuracy and quality of GIS data and products in accordance with Operations Manual requirements

Exhibit ability to analyze data in a spatial context and compile data to display complex ideas in a concise graphic format

Troubleshoot and identify solutions with the system and/or determine the level of assistance needed

Identify work processes improvements and develop automated tools to create efficiencies

Assist other departments in analyzing GIS data, review relationships with other datasets and provide concise reports

Understand the complete GIS platform from a functional point of view

Advise how the GIS can best be utilized within the Division’s normal business activities

Maintain active liaison with local and project management, keeping stakeholders informed of projects progress, discussing GIS issues and action items, and making required presentations

Establish and maintain liaison with Division and Corporate personnel for soliciting input for new GIS applications and enhancements

Conduct user training on the GIS system, AutoCAD, GPS software, Capture and PaperVision system as appropriate

Provide technical assistance to Division AutoCAD users

Provide technical assistance to Division GPS users

Provide custom facility maps for internal and external entities

Assist with emergency response activities. Be subject to “on call” duty as needed

Act as the Division GIS administrator

Act as the Division AutoCAD Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Act as the Division GPS process SME and Division Point of Contact for all GPS related issues

Act as Division Administrator of PaperVision, creating and maintaining user accounts and access levels

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SALARY DETAILS

Las Vegas: $67,398.00 - $97,732.00

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.