GIS Technical Specialist

NISC is an information technology company that develops and supports software and hardware solutions for our Member/Owners who are primarily utility and telecommunications cooperatives and companies across the nation. NISC is an industry leader providing advanced, integrated IT solutions for consumer and subscriber billing, accounting, engineering and operations, as well as many other leading-edge IT solutions.

Summary: 

It is our purpose to provide World Class GIS solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. This will be done through the building and maintenance of our Customers GIS databases using NISC’s proprietary MapWise GIS solution as well as other GIS and AutoCAD solutions.

Essential Duties: 

• Setup, edit and maintain GIS datasets for internal and external customers including, but not limited to; layers, fields, domains, geometric networks, and associated attributes and assets.
• Perform quality assurance including; collecting and analyzing database updates and work orders to ensure “as-built” conversion process is successful.
• Assist with the scheduling, tracking and monitoring GIS projects to ensure start time and deadlines are met, keeping all stakeholders informed.
• Provide technical and analytical support to internal customers for our GIS software.
• Provide software enhancement recommendations for our GIS software,
• Commitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred:

• 3+ years of related experience preferred.
• Moderate level knowledge of business-related software applications and services.
• Moderate level knowledge of:
       ○ ArcGIS Desktop
       ○ ArcCatalog
• Working knowledge of:
       ○ ArcToolbox
       ○ ArcGIS Server
• Python (the ability to customize existing scripts)
• Moderate level knowledge of the Utility and/or Telecom industries.
• Moderate level verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone/email etiquette and an ability to deal effectively with Member/Customers.
• Moderate level ability to organize and prioritize.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Moderate level ability to multi task and time manage.
• Moderate level ability to demonstrate initiative and accountability
• Ability to travel as often as necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the position. 
  

Education Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Geoscience, Cartography, GIS or equivalent experience

Minimum Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position, employees must be able to see and communicate.  Employees are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment.

Disclaimer:

Management may modify this job description by assigning or reassigning duties and responsibilities at any time.