Job Description
This position will be responsible for providing information derived from GIS tools and technologies to support APC Economic & Community Development as a growth focused and a top 10 business unit. Additionally, this role supports the overall growth efforts within Customer Solutions and Business Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering requirements and implementing solutions from a wide range of data sources, analytics, and formats.
Specific areas of focus will include acquisition and quality control of GIS data, cartographic support, data modeling, and development of static and web-based map products to support corporate growth and economic development activities.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide cross-functional support to multiple APC groups to deliver accurate and timely GIS deliverables
- Maintain Alabama Power's Economic Development Geospatial Engine (EDGE) application and provide user training and support
- Work to identify and promote potential areas for GIS development and solutions to support economic development activities
- Support the creation of customized, presentation-quality products to be utilized for economic development, project management, business development, and lead generation activities
- Create maps and perform a wide range of geospatial analyses leveraging GIS technology to stay ahead of competing interests
- Collaborate with external economic development and business development allies to identify and develop marketable industrial and commercial property.
- Support the utilization of Alabama Power's Specialized Building Program and Industrial Site Development Program
- Support drone flights and other technology deployment that promote innovative approaches to economic development
Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply:
Education/Certification
- 4-year degree in Computer Science, Geography, Natural Sciences, or related degree preferred
- GIS certification or ability to achieve it with an approved, professional organization is desirable
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Understanding GIS theory and application
- Experience with ESRI and ArcGIS Pro or Desktop is required
- Experience with ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Portal is desirable
- Experience with ArcGIS server and publishing web mapping services is desirable
- Experience scripting, programming, and querying with SQL and Python
- Strong verbal and technical communication skills are essential
- Ability to create professional maps and visualize spatial data
- Ability to get Part 107 drone license
Behavioral Attributes
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize appropriately, maximize efficiencies, and deliver results while maintaining a high attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong analytical skills and approach to problem solving
- Must possess a high degree of flexibility and demonstrated ability to work amid rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be an active team player
This position will be responsible for providing information derived from GIS tools and technologies to support APC Economic & Community Development as a growth focused and a top 10 business unit. Additionally, this role supports the overall growth efforts within Customer Solutions and Business Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering requirements and implementing solutions from a wide range of data sources, analytics, and formats.
Specific areas of focus will include acquisition and quality control of GIS data, cartographic support, data modeling, and development of static and web-based map products to support corporate growth and economic development activities.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide cross-functional support to multiple APC groups to deliver accurate and timely GIS deliverables
- Maintain Alabama Power's Economic Development Geospatial Engine (EDGE) application and provide user training and support
- Work to identify and promote potential areas for GIS development and solutions to support economic development activities
- Support the creation of customized, presentation-quality products to be utilized for economic development, project management, business development, and lead generation activities
- Create maps and perform a wide range of geospatial analyses leveraging GIS technology to stay ahead of competing interests
- Collaborate with external economic development and business development allies to identify and develop marketable industrial and commercial property.
- Support the utilization of Alabama Power's Specialized Building Program and Industrial Site Development Program
- Support drone flights and other technology deployment that promote innovative approaches to economic development
Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply:
Education/Certification
- 4-year degree in Computer Science, Geography, Natural Sciences, or related degree preferred
- GIS certification or ability to achieve it with an approved, professional organization is desirable
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Understanding GIS theory and application
- Experience with ESRI and ArcGIS Pro or Desktop is required
- Experience with ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Portal is desirable
- Experience with ArcGIS server and publishing web mapping services is desirable
- Experience scripting, programming, and querying with SQL and Python
- Strong verbal and technical communication skills are essential
- Ability to create professional maps and visualize spatial data
- Ability to get Part 107 drone license
Behavioral Attributes
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize appropriately, maximize efficiencies, and deliver results while maintaining a high attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong analytical skills and approach to problem solving
- Must possess a high degree of flexibility and demonstrated ability to work amid rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be an active team player
About Southern Company
Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.
The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.
Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.
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