Imagine contributing to the foundational infrastructure that powers communities, ensuring reliability and innovation. Our client, a leading utility company dedicated to delivering essential services, is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize its critical mapping systems. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented GIS Specialist to play a pivotal role in this exciting project, directly impacting the accuracy and integrity of their next-generation geospatial data. This is your chance to make a significant difference in how vital energy infrastructure is managed and understood, ensuring the seamless transition to advanced digital mapping solutions.
As a GIS Specialist, you will be at the forefront of validating and ensuring the precision of critical mapping data as it transitions to a new, advanced geospatial system. Your expertise will directly contribute to the operational efficiency and reliability of essential services, making a tangible impact on infrastructure management and ensuring the seamless delivery of essential utilities.
• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Perform comprehensive data validation through multiple queries to ensure the accuracy of legacy mapping data migrated to the new geospatial system.
• Rigorously review land base symmetry, connectivity at structures, and cable connectivity to maintain data integrity.
• Verify attribute data for all linear and point features related to electric and gas components.
• Implement and update map symbology, providing effective solutions as needed to enhance visual clarity and data representation.
• Conduct thorough system testing to guarantee the full functionality and performance of the new mapping product.
• Maintain an organized primary database spreadsheet and other critical data records.
• Prioritize and manage data review tasks, adhering to established timelines for completion.
• Provide essential support for various other GIS projects as opportunities arise.
• *Must-Have Qualifications:**
• Proven experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience using industry-standard GIS software.
• Demonstrated knowledge in map document creation, spatial queries, and spatial analysis.
• Experience within a utility environment.
• A self-starter with high motivation, exceptional attentiveness, integrity, energy, initiative, and resourcefulness.
• Quick learner capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills with a technical background.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in common office applications.
• *Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**
• In-depth knowledge of advanced geospatial tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with electric and gas infrastructure mapping.
