GIS Specialist I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Coordinate, prepare, and manage information for Chesapeake Utilities’ Geographic Information System.

• Support GIS mapping tasks, including the production and modification of digital utility infrastructure details, databases, GIS layers, tabular data, and file translations.

• Create, convert, translate, migrate, and import GIS data from diverse sources.

• Edit, conduct quality control, manipulate, and analyze digital map data.

• Integrate asset management systems into the GIS framework.

• Develop procedures, standards, and protocols for quality assurance.

• Archive and appropriately store digital media and source materials.

• Gather, create, compile, and maintain metadata files.

• Communicate production-related issues and inquiries to the supervisor.

• Process, update, and rectify digital base map data for geospatial applications.

• Apply advanced principles of digital cartography and GIS.

• Adhere to established quality control protocols.

• Contribute to system preparation, project layout, and design activities.

• Maintain relevant data and map products.

• Assist with distribution system operations.

• Help in the preparation of annual DOT/PHMSA reports.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One to three years of relevant work experience in a similar position.

• Familiarity with electric utility infrastructure and terminology.

• Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise.

• Ability to edit and update the mapping system effectively.

• Understanding of ArcCatalog and ESRI geodatabase formats.

• Knowledge of materials, software, and equipment utilized for drafting, surveying, construction, and electronic mapping.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows operating systems.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.

• Capacity to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.

• Strong record-keeping abilities.

• Normal levels of visual and auditory capability.

• Familiarity with company and industry standards, designs, and practices.

• Ability to comply with company safety rules, regulations, procedures, policies, and manuals.

• Capability to perform work tasks and activities safely and conscientiously.

• Must reside in DE, PA, MD, VA, OH, NC, GA, or FL.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement.

• Eligible for overtime pay.

• Exceptional opportunities for career advancement.

• Collaborative, supportive, and empowered team environment.

• Opportunities for annual bonuses and salary increases.

• Monthly recognition events.

• Numerous wellness initiatives and community events.

• Comprehensive and customizable benefits packages.

• 401k plan.

• Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Paid volunteer hours.

• Paid time off.

• Holiday pay.

• Separate bank of sick time.