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:  

• 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. 
• Produce high-quality GIS maps (digital and hard copy) that successfully communicate geographic information by creating and setting up map document (.mxd) files for use in GIS including, but not limited to; symbology, table joins and labeling. 
• Adhere to set schedule, tracking and monitoring GIS projects to ensure start time and deadlines are met, keeping all stakeholders informed. 
• Initiate regular quality control checks of GIS Data to ensure data integrity and accuracy rectifying and documenting issues. 
• Commitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred: 

• Basic level knowledge of business-related software applications and services. 
• Working knowledge of: 
       ○ ArcGIS Desktop 
       ○ ArcCatalog 
• Basic understanding of: 
• Cartographic and graphic design principles to be able to think of color, symbology, fonts, etc. 
• Basic level knowledge of the Utility and/or Telecom industries. 
• Basic verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent telephone/email etiquette and an ability to deal effectively with Member/Customers. 
• Basic level ability to organize and prioritize. 
• Basic research and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.  
• Basic level ability to multi task and time manage. 
• Basic 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.