GIS Administrator

Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a GIS Administrator to work in our headquarters located in Pahrump, Nevada.

The GIS Administrator will maintain and update VEA’s Geographic Information System (GIS), maps, including graphic representation of the distribution and transmission circuits, and the communications network. It has the skills, knowledge, and responsibility for the GIS System used by VEA’s Lands, Engineering, and Operations Departments. This position is expected to think creatively, and implement information organization systems which categorize data for organizational decision making, and improve operational efficiency for VEA’s field crews. Please refer to the job description for the GIS Administrator.

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Qualifications

Education: Two-year degree in Geographical Information Systems, or similar field of study.

Experience: Previous experience in electric utilities with experience using an ESRI based GIS, and NISC’s iVUE. Alternative equivalencies to this experience and education may be considered appropriate and acceptable at the discretion of VEA.

Knowledge: Knowledge or the willingness to learn the basics of GIS utilization and application as well as understanding of standard database management is required.

Abilities and Skills: Position requires good oral and written communications skills. Must be able to organize work to meet deadlines. Must have the ability to work independently and perform the activities necessary to complete work assignments described in the position description. Work requires attention to detail and the completion of reports and maps, which require a high degree of accuracy and detail.

Miscellaneous

VEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression

Valley Electric Association, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package, which includes company paid:

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Short-Term Disability
Group Life Insurance
Business Travel Life Insurance
401(k) plan
Pension plan
Vacation and Sick accrual
Holiday pay