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City of Idaho Falls

GIS Specialist

SALARY \$30.90 \$39.69 Hourly

\$2,471.96 \$3,175.08 Biweekly

\$64,271.00 \$82,552.00 Annually

LOCATION Idaho Falls, ID

JOB TYPE Full-Time JOB NUMBER 2025-0204

DEPARTMENT Electric DIVISION Electric/Traffic/Operating Expense Operati

OPENING DATE 02/03/2025 CLOSING DATE Continuous

General Purpose

Idaho Falls Power/Idaho Falls Fiber is accepting applications for a full-time GIS Specialist. This position will performs a

variety of professional and technical duties related to administration, development, implementation, integration, mapping,

and database management necessary to develop, implement, maintain, and operate the Idaho Falls Power software

systems including GIS, AMI, OMS, MDM, CIS, SCADA.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the GIS Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

Essential Functions

Performs a variety of technical, professional and data management duties related to the management and coordination of

Idaho Falls Powers (IFP) Geographic Information System (GIS) for all data elements in both electric and fiber.

Regularly update all utility GIS database(s) using Esri ArcGIS software; develop processes needed to perform these updates

in a timely and accurate manner to maintain accurate and up to date information in IFP defined systems. (OMS, Milsoft,

Futura, Enghouse etc)

Maintains and improves the efficiency of utilities GIS users through optimizing workflow processes, ensuring GIS data

availability, and direct interaction and training. Assists GIS users with efficient use of their mapping, material and workflow

applications; coordinates, documents and conducts training.

Receives and reviews various geographic documentation from departments; assembles data from GPS, local surveys,

utilities, state and federal agencies and other entities for conversion into GIS layers, mapping and analysis. Quality checks

data as to content accuracy and format. Participates in the development and maintenance of GIS geo-databases, posting

changes, verifying and reconciling various Geodatabase versions, etc. Gathers and updates spatial data; enters and creates

GIS layers from multiple data sources including city data and general plans. Generates digital maps through ArcGIS Suite of

products or related ESRI application(s).

Participates in the maintenance of various data/GIS layers within the GIS system; ensures accuracy of the system by

verifying changes; utilizes ArcGIS to effectively update the system; ensures linked elements of the database retain proper

integrity and accuracy.

Uses GIS to provide analysis and/or assistance in maintaining the Outage Management System (OMS) software and fiber

management software. Provides technical support and training to division staff related to OMS by performing ongoing and

continuous problem-solving.

Engages in various project processes involving metadata, spatial analysis, data conversions, Geoprocessing, Geocoding,

creating web services. Coordinates the receipt of data from engineering staff to ensure timely completion of projects.

Prepares, revises, and provides as necessary a variety of maps both hard copy and digital required by staff and the public.

Utilizes ArcGIS Suites and related software along with plotter and GPS equipment to create various computerized maps;

conducts field exercises utilizing GPS equipment to pinpoint coordinates and measurements for various geographic criteria,

i.e., parcels, roads, structures, vegetation, etc.; may perform general field survey duties as neede