GIS Analyst

Job Title: GIS AnalystLocation: based out of Visionarys Denver or Gunnison offices in Colorado, or in Visionarys Gillette, Sheridan, Cheyenne, or Casper offices in WyomingCompensation: $70,000 - $78,000 / year, Final salary will be decided within the posted range commensurate with experience.Our Opportunity:In 1994, three visionaries turned a Bulletin Board Service with six modems and a 56k connection to the internet into a regional broadband powerhouse.

Becoming a premier internet provider in the Rocky Mountain Region didn't come easy. It takes being as tough as the terrain. With a focus on rural service, Visionary has found a niche untapped by larger service organizations. In fact, this focus often means Visionary offers the service with the customer in mind and financial benefit as a distant second.

Visionary Broadband seeks a qualified individual to fill the role of GIS Analyst. This full-time position will join the team at Visionary Broadband, one of the top internet service providers in the Rocky Mountain region.
Please note:
We are only considering candidates who currently reside in areas where Visionary Broadband has an office (Colorado, Wyoming). Job Overview: The GIS Analyst will work closely with multiple teams within Visionary to obtain, analyze, and utilize GIS data for a wide variety of fiber and wireless broadband projects. The primary responsibility of the position will be the integration and vetting of GIS data from multiple platforms, but the Analyst will also build and maintain FME work spaces to automate repeated tasks.

Visionary is primarily a QGIS, Geo Server and FME based environment. A candidate will benefit from an understanding of, and experience with, telecom OSP principles and procedures, primarily in a fiber and fixed wireless-based environment. A strong candidate will be familiar with API calls.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with Visionarys Fiber Team to maintain accurate plant maps and data, including maps of partner assets such as duct, conduit, strand, primary and secondary lines, and poles. Work with Visionarys Sales and Marketing Team to identify prospective customers for fiber and wireless services and to ingest data collected via mobile apps into the GIS. Assist Visionarys Wireless Team in creating and maintaining wireless coverage models, and helping analyze new potential tower opportunities.

Coordinate with Visionarys Regulatory Team on various state and federal regulatory reporting requirements. Promote GIS adoption throughout the company and facilitate access to data through the GIS platform. Train and support company personnel on GIS software and tools.

Qualifications:

A qualified candidate must possess the following skills, or have equivalent experience and/or qualifications: BS or Associates in GIS, Cartography, Geography, Remote Sensing, or related field. Three years of experience in lieu of degree will be considered. 2+ years of experience working with Safe Software's FME (Feature Manipulation Engine). 1-2 years of experience with geospatially aware databases such as Postgre

SQL. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Excellent organizational skills and must be detail oriented. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated problem-solving abilities including the ability to envision system needs from business user interactions. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, as well as ability to quickly learn and work within proprietary computer applications. Desired

Skills:



Experience with FME Form best practices and FME Flow administration. Postgre

SQL admin Experience building and maintaining web maps on open-source platforms. Working knowledge of open-source platforms and tools such as QGIS, Geo Server, and Open Layers. Preference for candidates with familiarity of VETRO Fiber Map, FOND, Cloud-RF, Hub Spot, Sonar, Monday, pg Admin, and/or Mergin Maps.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires sitting to complete work with a computer using a variety of software & GIS applications and telephone.