GIS Specialist

Department: Fiber - Fiber Network Design and Implementation Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nephi, UT

Reporting To: Vance Gadd

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Generate, analyze, modify, update, and maintain spatial data for the organization at all locations.
• Responsible for performing skilled digital mapping involving the preparation and maintenance of digital maps and providing Geographic Information System (GIS) support. 
• Communicate with project managers and field personnel to produce accurate and effective report deliverables in accordance with deadlines. 
• Work cooperatively with staff and other resources to develop map content. 
• Exchange content ideas for new maps and provide critique to peers. Promote a team-based approach to map-making.
• Provide mapping, reports, analysis, data, products, database development, and Geographic Information System GIS data organization.
• Updating and maintaining computer-generated data, mapping systems, and a project database on a regular basis to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of information.
• Automation of GIS processes experience is a plus.
• Incorporate electronic information from databases, mapping systems, and telemetry systems into working documents, maps, and control systems.
• Identify publicly available datasets at the municipal, county, state, and federal level.
• Stay informed and trained on the latest technologies for interactive map and graphics development.
• Trains other employees as needed; maintains knowledge and skills on current ESRI products and their relationship to mapping program.
• Continuous improvement of job-related tasks and processes, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Degree in GIS, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience with ArcGIS is required.
• Hard working and self-driven.
• Collaborative teamwork experience.
• Interest or experience in other tools and technologies .
• Able to meet goals and deadlines.
• Written and oral communications skills (including presentations), as well as listening and interpretation skills..

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment
• Educational opportunities
• A competitive salary and benefits package