Job description

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

American Water is the best choice for your next role! With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information on American Water, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .

In June of 2022, American Water was awarded a 50-year contract to privatize the wastewater utilities at Naval Station Mayport, Florida . NS Mayport is one of three major Navy installations in the Jacksonville area and has grown to become the third-largest fleet concentration area in the U.S. It is home to a daily population of over 32,000 sailors, families, and civilians, and the Navy’s 4th Fleet. The mission of NS Mayport is to sustain and enhance warfighter readiness.

American Water will collect and provide for disposal of domestic and oily-waste water discharge, and provide significant rehabilitation of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The WWTP processes 2 MGD and discharges to the Lower St. Johns River. The plant treats all wastewater generated at NS Mayport, including the ships in port, and is regulated under two separate NPDES permits. The wastewater collection system also includes over 220,000 linear feet of pipe, 531 manholes, 35 lift stations, and 16 holding tanks.
Primary Role
Responsible for gathering, producing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting of Geographic Information System (GIS) data; preparing and updating maps and exhibits with GIS data sets; and using GIS data, applications, and tools to identify and solve problems for the engineering and operations staff. Utilize GPS to locate and field verify assets. Support asset management through a GIS-centric Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Key Accountabilities
Operate computer workstation to create and update maps for internal and external use utilizing latest ESRI software.
Convert data collected from field operations into GIS database with proper and accurate spatial location.
Maintain GIS attribute tables from data collected through various sources.
Assure data consistency with company-wide standards and practices for data conversion and data maintenance in order to provide asset related metrics to decision makers.
Interface directly with capital and operations staff to confirm capital improvement projects are documented within the GIS data Coordinate with client to fulfill contractual requirements and requests.
Perform routine data validation and QA/QC checks to ensure GIS data integrity.
Generate reports and GIS exports to support business needs.
Assist with creation, maintenance and utilization of GIS-centric CMMS program through routine coordination with operation staff.
Maintain CMMS program and perform training of CMMS program to staff and employees.
Support the asset management program as needed including GIS – CMMS configuration, updating equipment tables and customizing the user interface.
Utilize mapping grade GPS to field verify and accurately locate assets and update GIS data accordingly.

Knowledge/Skills
Understanding of GIS software, topology/geometric network techniques, data model formats, and data conversion practices.
Working knowledge of GIS related software, desktop mapping, web mapping, GPS, and database/spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of CAD and related software and GIS/CADD interoperability.
Familiarity with relational databases and working within a SQL enterprise environment.
Detail oriented to conduct thorough analyses and evaluations, render and implement timely decisions and recommendations.
Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to seek input/feedback and coordinate with other team members.
Ability to problem solve and analyze data to identify problems and develop effective solutions and/or input.
Good communications skills.
Proficient in use of tablet and handheld electronic devices.
Configure GPS settings to collect location data within horizontal and vertical tolerance limits and post process GPS data as needed.
Continue to develop expertise in GIS and CMMS program.
Participate in workshops, training, or vendor presentations introducing evolving GIS technology, new products and upgrades.
Perform other related functions to support the GIS program and other duties as needed.

Experience/Education

Associate degree or equivalent course work at a technical or vocational school, in geographic information systems, geography, planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, computer science, or a related field.

Travel Requirements

Periodic local travel approximately 5% (e.g., conferences, training, support other projects, etc.).

Work Environment
Employee may be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.

Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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