The GIS Technician 2 will perform routine and intermediate GIS activities involving spatial data creation, editing, visualization, quality control, mapping, application support, and database maintenance.
The successful candidate will assist Business Support with maintaining and enhancing a GIS-based Work Management platform and will work closely with Foresters, Specialists, managers, GIS Analysts, and other business stakeholders.
In addition to traditional GIS responsibilities, this position requires experience with web-based GIS applications and GIS automation, including Python scripts and Python Notebooks.
- Create, edit, maintain, and manage GIS feature and tabular data.
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Perform data collection and data-quality reviews to ensure GIS information is complete and accurate.
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Assist Business Support with data collection, editing, and quality-control efforts associated with the Work Management platform.
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Maintain and update GIS databases in a timely manner.
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Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve GIS data inconsistencies.
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Create maps, reports, and other geographic visualizations to support operational and business requirements.
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Assist GIS Analysts with more complex mapping and data-management projects.
- Work extensively with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
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Develop and maintain web maps and web-based GIS applications.
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Assist with the development and support of:
- ArcGIS Online applications
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ESRI Field Maps
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Web Maps
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Experience Builder projects
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Python Notebooks
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Work Management GIS applications
- Support low-code GIS solutions within ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise Portal environments.
-
Provide input regarding potential GIS tool and application enhancements.
- Run and support Python scripts used for GIS-related business processes.
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Support Python scripts associated with Capital Map Shapefile creation and dispatch activities for Distribution Vegetation Management.
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Assist with maintaining Python Notebooks in a GIS-focused environment.
-
Troubleshoot routine automation issues and coordinate more complex problems with appropriate technical resources.
-
Identify opportunities to improve GIS workflows through automation.
- Remotely assist Georgia Power Foresters, Specialists, and managers with the use of GIS applications developed for the Forestry and Right-of-Way organization.
-
Troubleshoot issues involving ArcGIS Online products.
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Support GIS tools associated with vegetation-management activities.
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Help ensure field users have access to accurate and reliable geographic information.
- Collaborate with GIS Analysts, business-support personnel, field employees, and management.
-
Communicate technical GIS information clearly to both technical and non-technical users.
-
Assist users with troubleshooting GIS applications and workflows.
-
Participate in projects designed to improve GIS processes, applications, and data quality.
-
Perform additional GIS and business-support responsibilities as assigned.
Candidates should possess the following:
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Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geospatial Technology, or another field in which GIS was a significant component of the curriculum; or
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Diploma or certificate in Geographic Information Systems or a closely related curriculum where appropriate.
Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience and/or provide a portfolio of GIS work.
- Approximately 2–5 years of GIS-related professional experience.
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2–5 years of experience creating, manipulating, managing, and visualizing feature and tabular data using:
- ESRI ArcGIS Pro
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ESRI ArcGIS Online
- 2–5 years of experience developing:
- Web Applications
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Web Maps
-
ESRI Field Maps/Collector solutions
-
ESRI Experience Builder solutions
-
Comparable low-code GIS applications
- 1–2 years of educational or professional experience building and supporting:
- Python scripts
-
Python Notebooks
-
GIS-focused automation
Candidates should have experience with or working knowledge of:
GIS Platforms
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ESRI ArcGIS Pro
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ESRI ArcGIS Online
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ArcGIS Enterprise Portal
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ESRI Field Maps
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ESRI Experience Builder
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Web Maps and Web Applications
Programming & Automation
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Python
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Python Notebooks
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GIS scripting and automation
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Shapefile creation and processing
Microsoft Technologies
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Microsoft Office 365
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Microsoft Teams
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Microsoft Planner
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Microsoft SharePoint
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Microsoft Copilot, particularly for GIS-related tasks
Preferred
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Microsoft Power BI
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Utility-industry GIS systems
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Work-management platforms
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Vegetation Management or Forestry applications
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
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Strong understanding of GIS concepts, spatial data, and geographic databases.
-
Ability to create accurate and professional maps and geographic visualizations.
-
Understanding of GIS data-quality and quality-control principles.
-
Ability to troubleshoot spatial data and GIS application issues.
-
Ability to support both technical and non-technical GIS users.
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
-
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
-
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
-
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
-
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-
Ability to learn new GIS technologies, processes, and business applications.
-
Customer-focused approach to technical support.
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Ability to operate successfully in a hybrid work environment.
Additional consideration will be given to candidates with:
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Previous electric or gas utility experience.
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Experience supporting utility GIS operations.
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Vegetation Management or Forestry experience.
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Right-of-Way experience.
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Microsoft Power BI experience.
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Experience developing GIS solutions for field personnel.
-
Experience supporting mobile GIS applications.
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Experience with GIS work-management systems.
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Experience utilizing Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-assisted technologies for GIS-related work.
This position primarily involves computer-based technical work but may require occasional onsite activities.
Candidates must be able to:
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Sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
-
Perform repetitive computer and data-entry activities.
-
Communicate effectively through telephone, video conferencing, email, and in-person meetings.
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Occasionally stand, walk, bend, and move throughout an office environment.
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Travel to Georgia Power facilities or other work locations when required.
-
Maintain reliable internet connectivity when working remotely.
-
Maintain regular and reliable attendance in accordance with assignment requirements.
This assignment is expected to last up to two years from the employee's date of hire.
The anticipated schedule is:
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First 3 months: Approximately 40 hours per week.
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After 3 months: Approximately 30–40 hours per week, depending on business needs.
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Work Arrangement: Hybrid/remote with onsite attendance required based on project and operational needs.
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Candidates must reside within approximately 90 minutes of Georgia Power headquarters in Atlanta and be able to report onsite when requested.
The hybrid/remote schedule is subject to change based on client and business requirements.
Company: BLOC Resources
Client: Southern Company / Georgia Power
Location: 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30308
Pay Rate: $28.00 – $31.20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Assignment Duration: Up to 2 years from date of hire
Schedule: 40 hours per week for the first three months; approximately 30–40 hours per week thereafter, depending on business needs
Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Remote with on-site attendance as required
Location Requirement: Candidate must reside within approximately 90 minutes of Georgia Power headquarters in Atlanta
BLOC Resources provides workforce solutions connecting qualified professionals with opportunities across the utility, energy, engineering, technology, and infrastructure industries.
We are seeking a GIS Technician 2 to support Southern Company/Georgia Power operations in the Atlanta area. This position will provide GIS technical support for Georgia Power's Forestry and Right-of-Way organization, including GIS data management, work management applications, field mapping, automation, quality control, and technical support.
This opportunity is ideal for a GIS professional who has hands-on experience with the ESRI ArcGIS ecosystem, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Experience Builder, Python, and web-based GIS applications.
The GIS Technician 2 will perform routine and intermediate GIS activities involving spatial data creation, editing, visualization, quality control, mapping, application support, and database maintenance.
The successful candidate will assist Business Support with maintaining and enhancing a GIS-based Work Management platform and will work closely with Foresters, Specialists, managers, GIS Analysts, and other business stakeholders.
In addition to traditional GIS responsibilities, this position requires experience with web-based GIS applications and GIS automation, including Python scripts and Python Notebooks.
-
Create, edit, maintain, and manage GIS feature and tabular data.
-
Perform data collection and data-quality reviews to ensure GIS information is complete and accurate.
-
Assist Business Support with data collection, editing, and quality-control efforts associated with the Work Management platform.
-
Maintain and update GIS databases in a timely manner.
-
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve GIS data inconsistencies.
-
Create maps, reports, and other geographic visualizations to support operational and business requirements.
-
Assist GIS Analysts with more complex mapping and data-management projects.
-
Work extensively with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
-
Develop and maintain web maps and web-based GIS applications.
-
Assist with the development and support of:
-
ArcGIS Online applications
-
ESRI Field Maps
-
Web Maps
-
Experience Builder projects
-
Python Notebooks
-
Work Management GIS applications
Support low-code GIS solutions within ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise Portal environments.
-
Provide input regarding potential GIS tool and application enhancements.
-
Run and support Python scripts used for GIS-related business processes.
-
Support Python scripts associated with Capital Map Shapefile creation and dispatch activities for Distribution Vegetation Management.
-
Assist with maintaining Python Notebooks in a GIS-focused environment.
-
Troubleshoot routine automation issues and coordinate more complex problems with appropriate technical resources.
-
Identify opportunities to improve GIS workflows through automation.
-
Remotely assist Georgia Power Foresters, Specialists, and managers with the use of GIS applications developed for the Forestry and Right-of-Way organization.
-
Troubleshoot issues involving ArcGIS Online products.
-
Support GIS tools associated with vegetation-management activities.
-
Help ensure field users have access to accurate and reliable geographic information.
-
Collaborate with GIS Analysts, business-support personnel, field employees, and management.
-
Communicate technical GIS information clearly to both technical and non-technical users.
-
Assist users with troubleshooting GIS applications and workflows.
-
Participate in projects designed to improve GIS processes, applications, and data quality.
-
Perform additional GIS and business-support responsibilities as assigned.
Candidates should possess an:
-
Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geospatial Technology, or another field in which GIS was a significant component of the curriculum; or
-
Diploma or certificate in Geographic Information Systems or a closely related curriculum where appropriate.
Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience and/or provide a portfolio of GIS work.
-
Approximately 2–5 years of GIS-related professional experience.
-
2–5 years of experience creating, manipulating, managing, and visualizing feature and tabular data using:
-
ESRI ArcGIS Pro
-
ESRI ArcGIS Online
2–5 years of experience developing:
-
Web Applications
-
Web Maps
-
ESRI Field Maps/Collector solutions
-
ESRI Experience Builder solutions
-
Comparable low-code GIS applications
1–2 years of educational or professional experience building and supporting:
-
Python scripts
-
Python Notebooks
-
GIS-focused automation
Candidates should have experience with or working knowledge of:
GIS Platforms
Programming & Automation
Microsoft Technologies
Preferred
-
Microsoft Power BI
-
Utility-industry GIS systems
-
Work-management platforms
-
Vegetation Management or Forestry applications
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
-
Strong understanding of GIS concepts, spatial data, and geographic databases.
-
Ability to create accurate and professional maps and geographic visualizations.
-
Understanding of GIS data-quality and quality-control principles.
-
Ability to troubleshoot spatial data and GIS application issues.
-
Ability to support both technical and non-technical GIS users.
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
-
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
-
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
-
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
-
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-
Ability to learn new GIS technologies, processes, and business applications.
-
Customer-focused approach to technical support.
-
Ability to operate successfully in a hybrid work environment.
Additional consideration will be given to candidates with:
-
Previous electric or gas utility experience.
-
Experience supporting utility GIS operations.
-
Vegetation Management or Forestry experience.
-
Right-of-Way experience.
-
Microsoft Power BI experience.
-
Experience developing GIS solutions for field personnel.
-
Experience supporting mobile GIS applications.
-
Experience with GIS work-management systems.
-
Experience utilizing Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-assisted technologies for GIS-related work.
This position primarily involves computer-based technical work but may require occasional onsite activities.
Candidates must be able to:
-
Sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
-
Perform repetitive computer and data-entry activities.
-
Communicate effectively through telephone, video conferencing, email, and in-person meetings.
-
Occasionally stand, walk, bend, and move throughout an office environment.
-
Travel to Georgia Power facilities or other work locations when required.
-
Maintain reliable internet connectivity when working remotely.
-
Maintain regular and reliable attendance in accordance with assignment requirements.
This assignment is expected to last up to two years from the employee's date of hire.
The anticipated schedule is:
-
First 3 months: Approximately 40 hours per week.
-
After 3 months: Approximately 30–40 hours per week, depending on business needs.
-
Work Arrangement: Hybrid/remote with onsite attendance required based on project and operational needs.
-
Candidates must reside within approximately 90 minutes of Georgia Power headquarters in Atlanta and be able to report onsite when requested.
The hybrid/remote schedule is subject to change based on client and business requirements.
The anticipated compensation range for this position is:
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's GIS experience, technical capabilities, education, portfolio, utility experience, and overall qualifications.
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Access to contractor support resources through BLOC Resources, including onboarding assistance and dedicated recruiter support.
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Opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting GIS systems and work-management applications within the electric utility industry.
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Exposure to Georgia Power's Forestry, Right-of-Way, and Distribution Vegetation Management operations.
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Opportunity to expand experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Experience Builder, Python, and GIS automation.
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Experience supporting large-scale utility and infrastructure operations.
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Potential for continued or future placement opportunities based on performance and business needs.
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Ongoing support from the BLOC Resources recruiting and operations team throughout the assignment.
This position provides an opportunity to combine traditional GIS skills with web GIS development, field applications, Python automation, and utility operations.
You'll have the opportunity to support real-world GIS applications used by Georgia Power personnel while developing valuable experience within the electric utility industry. The role provides exposure to GIS technology, vegetation management, right-of-way operations, field mapping, automation, and enterprise work-management processes.
If you have experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Experience Builder, and Python and are interested in applying your GIS expertise within the electric utility industry, we encourage you to apply.
Qualified candidates should submit an updated resume highlighting relevant GIS projects, technical experience, and software expertise. Candidates with a GIS portfolio are encouraged to include examples or descriptions of relevant work.
Selected applicants will be contacted by a BLOC Resources recruiter regarding the next steps in the hiring process.
