Salary: $105,643.20 - $148,740.80 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Non-Classified
Job Number: P0230-26A
Department: Power
Division: Power - T&D
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/9/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
Tacoma Power is looking for an experienced GIS Analyst with advanced proficiency in mapping and knowledge in engineering, operations, or engineering technician skills to drive the technical requirements of the transmission and distribution infrastructure digital twin in the GIS maps. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and usability of Tacoma Power's GIS and related systems by serving as a subject matter expert in geospatial data management and integration. In this role you will focus on maintaining and improving the enterprise GIS database, aligning GIS and SAP systems, and developing automated processes to support Transmission & Distribution operations. It provides advanced GIS analysis and data modeling to enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and compliance. By delivering reliable geospatial solutions and tools, this position supports the organization's mission to provide safe, efficient, and dependable power services.

GIS Database Administration, Data Reviewer, and Quality Assurance Expert:

• Perform daily administration of electrical geodatabase by creating and maintaining "versions" in Tacoma Power's Enterprise Geo-Database.
• Perform daily QA/QC efforts of versions, post versions and create GIS Files for D/OMS
• Perform data imports/exports for: Construction projects, inspections, surveyors, public disclosure requests, data audits, and outside agencies as required.
• Develop, maintain, and execute scripts and work processes to ensure data quality for Tacoma Power's systems of record (SAP and GIS).
• Create, modify, and publish Tacoma Powers APRX files for GIS Data Editors to ensure optimal performance, efficiency and security.
• Create periodic logs and reports to track data quality
• Develop solutions to correct, maintain, and fix current and future data issues.
• Manage templates: Create and edit project templates for new projects, base maps, layouts, etc., to adhere to T&D standards.
• Manage layer configurations and properties to be utilized for specialty maps, base maps, construction drawings, and various templates utilized by T&D staff.
• Manage attribute rules: Define rules to automatically populate attributes, stop invalid edits, and perform quality assurance checks that adhere to T&D standards.

System Maintenance, Testing & Enhancements, and Training:

• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders to identify business needs for GIS applications and integrations.
• Document business workflows, functional specifications, and impact assessments for proposed system changes.
• Coordinate project planning activities for GIS-related upgrades and enhancements, including timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
• Research, recommend, and collaborate with the GIS Technical Advisor and UTS BIDS on the appropriate GIS technology solutions to meet T&D's business requirements.
• Test GIS software upgrades and configuration to ensure they meet the needs of T&D office and field staff.
• Create, maintain, review, and manage test scripts to ensure data quality.
• Create, maintain, review, and manage staff procedures for mapping, plotting, data review, layer management, and other mission critical work.
• Perform end-user training for new processes, tools, and various apps

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree public or business administration, information technology or directly related field

Minimum Experience*
4 years of progressively responsible analytical and/or functional analyst, user support or database maintenance work in area related to assignment

*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

Selection Process & Supplemental Information
All interested individuals mustapply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position.

Appointment is subject to references and passing a background check.

Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Annual Salary: $105,643.20 - $148,740.80
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The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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Do you a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, information technology or directly related field?*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.

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How many years of progressively responsible analytical and/or functional analyst, user support or database maintenance work experience do you have in area related to assignment? Please select which best describes your experience level.

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