GIS Specialist I

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for performing GIS analyses and reporting that directly support the corporate strategic direction in the planning and design of altafiber's evolving access and outside plant network. This position has a direct impact on the success of corporate's network initiatives by supporting complex business problems through use of systems and data from multiple resources.

Essential Functions

• Perform advanced GIS functions including models, scripting and application development
• Utilize GIS and associated software to produce, display, and analyze geographic information; creates case maps for internal and external customers
• Develops ArcGIS Pro projects/layouts for the fulfillment of data requests as necessary
• Designs cartographic and other visual graphic output
• Creates and uses ArcGIS Online products such as ArcGIS Survey123, Web App Builder, and Experience Builder
• Prepare technical and non-technical user guides for various GIS analyses and products
• Provides GIS demonstrations and communicates results
• Migrates and converts existing GIS records to ESRI file formats
• Prepare, update, and maintain graphic displays, databases, reports, statistical information and maps as requested
• Assists in the collection of various types of mapping data from both internal and external sources
• Interpret various information from applications to GIS files, such as survey drawings, site development plans, subdivision plans, plats
• Assist internal customers with map production and analysis of spatial database information
• Provide technical support to train and assist system users in new and existing GIS applications
• Organizes, creates, manipulates, enters and retrieves GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes
• Collaborate on projects with IT, Data Analytics, Network Ops, and external clients including setup and management of data connections
• Build compelling, interactive and actionable reporting and dashboards on top of structured data models that help in deriving meaningful business insights
• Support the full lifecycle from requirements analysis through design and development as well as release and support phases
• Produce models incorporating multiple data sources into reports and make recommendations which enable decision making

Experience

0 to 2 years in related field

Education

• Two years of College or Technical School resulting in an Associate's Degree or equivalent
• Degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Planning, Engineering, Surveying or related field

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• ESRI ArcGIS Pro experience is required
• 1+ years of experience working with engineering system and tools including working with large amounts of data from various data resources
• Experience in the using ESRI ArcGIS products as well as performing advanced GIS functions
• Skill in researching, compiling, and summarizing statistical data and information materials
• Utility industry background preferred with knowledge of utility infrastructure components
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with internal and external customers
• Ability to work remotely, organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities