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Geographic Information Systems; GIS Specialist I or II

Job in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, 99536, USA
Listing for: Benton County Public Utility District 1
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Data Engineer, Information Science, IT Specialist
  • IT/Tech
    Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Information Science, IT Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 86040 - 122915 USD Yearly USD 86040.00 122915.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist I or II

Where GIS meets real-world utility work.

Full-Time | Level I - Non‑Exempt or Level II - Exempt | Career Growth Opportunity

Turn maps into impact! Benton PUD is seeking a GIS Specialist I or II who is excited to build technical GIS skills while working side‑by‑side with the people who use the data every day. In this role, you’ll help keep critical electric and fiber system data accurate, support mobile GIS tools used in the field, and collaborate with end users to improve how work gets done.

This position offers hands‑on experience in a collaborative utility environment where GIS directly supports Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service. If you enjoy learning, problem‑solving, and seeing your GIS work make a tangible difference in public service, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a stable, community‑focused organization. Benton PUD encourages professional development and offers the chance to advance your skills while serving the community.

The successful candidate will be placed appropriate to their education, experience and ability to perform the specific position accountabilities.

Range for GIS Specialist I (Non‑Exempt)

$71,108 to $101,582 (Hiring Target Range is $71,108 to $84,652)

Range for GIS Specialist II (Exempt)

$86,040 to 122,915 (Hiring Target Range is $86,040 to $102,429)

The purpose of the GIS Specialist I position is to support the accuracy, integrity, and usability of the District’s Geographic Information System (GIS) by performing GIS data maintenance, edits, imports, map production, and basic analysis. This position supports electric, fiber, and operational data by ensuring GIS information is current, reliable, and available to District staff through desktop and mobile GIS tools.

The GIS Specialist I works closely with end users, applications staff, and senior GIS personnel to support day‑to‑day GIS operations while developing technical proficiency with GIS, mobile data collection, and reporting tools.

The purpose of the GIS Specialist II position is to independently manage, analyze, and maintain complex GIS data and workflows that support electric, fiber, and operational systems. This position ensures the integrity, usability, and availability of GIS data across desktop, mobile, and reporting platforms, while providing advanced technical support, analysis, and guidance to end users and project teams. The GIS specialist II serves as a technical resource for GIS data integration, mobile GIS tools, reporting solutions, and process improvement initiatives.

  • Support the District’s mission by demonstrating behavior aligned with District values and ethical standards.
  • Perform GIS data edits, cleanup, and maintenance to correct errors, populate missing attributes, and ensure overall data quality.
  • Import and maintain GIS data from internal and external sources, including pole data, fiber data, and agency‑provided GIS datasets.
  • Create custom maps and map products for District departments to support operations, planning, reporting, and decision‑making.
  • Analyze and digitize geospatial data to produce accurate and comprehensive GIS features and related products.
  • Support mobile GIS and inspection tools by assisting with configuration changes, testing, and basic troubleshooting in compliance with change management policies.
  • Assist with user support and training related to GIS tools, mobile mapping applications, and inspection workflows.
  • Monitor GIS connectivity and application functionality to support reliable GIS editing and mobile operations.
  • Maintain GIS documentation and procedures to ensure consistency with current GIS tools and workflows.
  • Assist with reporting activities by preparing data extracts, maps, and supporting materials for reports.
  • Gain working knowledge of District mobile hardware, mobile device management tools, and field applications.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of team, department, and organizational goals.
  • Level II Additional Accountabilities
  • Perform advanced GIS data imports, integrations, and updates from internal systems and external partners, including fiber network data and agency GIS data.
  • Manage complex GIS data…
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