Geospatial Specialist , II & II

General Purpose of Job Geospatial Specialist I

The Geospatial Specialist I is responsible for delivering a wide variety of GIS technical services and data management and map production services to the various departments of the Cooperative. Primary responsibilities include providing GIS services for internal and external request, GIS data support (acquisition, updating, maintenance, analysis, conversion, etc.), and maintenance of the electric, fiber, and land base assets modeled in GIS.

In addition to duties listed in Geospatial Specialist I, this position is responsible for the tracking and reporting of foreign attachments and permits. Processing of easements, tracking and maintaining of municipal annexations. In addition, support for the electric connectivity model within the GIS and support systems consuming that connectivity model.

This position provides functional application support for the GIS technology, including but not limited to GE Small world, ESRI, FME, and additional ESRI GIS partners for our enterprise mobile geospatial applications. Primary responsibilities include administrative support, end user support, design, configuration and testing GIS technology and ensures functional integration with related business applications and other components including business processes. Must be able to be a subject matter expert in the area of a GIS connectivity network.

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

• Minimum:
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Geography, computer science or engineering.

• Minimum:
  Bachelors in Geography, computer science or related engineering major.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree in Geography, engineering or information technology field.
• Job-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Minimum:
  Two (2) to four (4) years of experience working in a GIS environment with mapping responsibilities
• Preferred:
  Experience with ESRI ArcGIS and / or GE Small world
• Preferred:
  Experience with AutoCAD, FME and SQL preferred
• Preferred:
  Experience with in an electric utility or related industry

• Minimum:
  Four (4) years of experience working with ESRI and / or GE Small world.
• Preferred:
  Experience with AutoCAD, FME and SQL preferred
• Preferred:
  Experience with GPS and field data collection, field inspections, GIS landbases, easements, and joint use attachments.
• Preferred:
  Experience with in an electric utility or related industry
• Preferred:
  Experience with in a GIS connectivity utility network

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers and copy machines, telephone.
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.