GIS Technician Assc

American Electric Power • New Albany, OH • 6h ago

Job Posting End Date

09-10-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Provide expertise in data creation through conversion of existing data sources into GIS data, expertise in field survey methods and differential correction, data file management, and development of cartographic products.

Job Description

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees....the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We're passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We're powering the future - today!

What you'll do:

1) Create, revise and maintain technical data used for reports maps and sketches.

2) Create, revise and maintain material and property equipment records.

3) Obtain information required to perform work from multiple resources including: verbal/electronic communications, sketches, marked drawings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals.

4) Operate large scale plotters and other duplicating equipment.

5) Work with other organizations of the company to resolve discrepancies to assure that data reflects accurate field conditions.

6) Design and run moderately complex queries and reports defined to pull data from graphical and non-graphical databases.

7) Demonstrate a proficiency in various related data systems utilized to perform GIS duties.

8) Assist in training others in the technical aspects of the various systems utilized to perform GIS duties.

What we're looking for:

GIS Technician Associate (Grade 3)

Education : Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Drafting or related field OR Associate's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Drafting or related field OR High School/equivalency.

Work Experience: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in GIS ' 0 year related experience, non-GIS Bachelors or Associate's degree ' 0 year related experience or High School ' 3 years related GIS experience.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Valid state driver's license.

Other Must Haves:

Physical demand level is Sedentary

Familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods.

Familiar with computer graphics and automated drawing methods and have the ability to distinguish colors.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel and Access.

Travel required / Outside of business hours.

GIS Technician (Grade 4)

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Drafting or related field OR Associate's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Drafting or related field OR High School/equivalency.

Work Experience : Bachelor's degree in GIS' 0 year related experience, non-GIS Bachelors or Associate's degree ' 2 years related GIS experience, High School ' 5 years related GIS experience.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Valid state driver's license.

Other Must Haves:

Physical demand level is Sedentary These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

Must have strong working knowledge of conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods.

Have working knowledge of computer graphics and automated drawing methods and have the ability to distinguish colors.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel and Access.

Travel required / Outside of business hours.

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-004

Compensation Range:

$25.23-31.54 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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