GIS Specialist

The GIS Specialist is responsible for the documentation of physical fiber paths across the Surf Broadband Solutions network in support of selling, design/engineering associated with construction optimization and installing fiber-based services.

Responsibilities

• GIS and relevant mapping of fiber assets

• Apply for and track the progress of permits needed for approved fiber projects

• Assist NOC team with splice diagram support

• Use Google Earth and Vetro to document routes for underground and aerial fiber optic cable in private and public right of ways from both desktop reviews and construction as-builts

• Assist in improving automation and streamline processes through GIS systems

• Effectively interface and professionally communicate with Executive Management and colleagues in Sales, Construction, Project Management, Network Engineering, Finance and Accounting, among others under tight timelines

• Create simple ad-hoc or presentation-quality maps, depending on the situation, for executive decision makers, sales engineers, account executives and peers

• Prepare information in various formats (e.g., maps, spreadsheets, slides) for executive management, sales, construction project management, field operations, and network operations when requested

• Balance priorities with consideration for importance and urgency of projects. Quickly switch between numerous small projects, requiring immediate response, and larger projects having multiple steps and longer deadlines

• Manage multiple projects with the ability to travel to project

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a GIS program

• Understanding of principles and practices of land-based mapping application theory

• Ability to use methods and techniques of implementing and deploying GIS-related applications and solutions using a variety of technologies

• Knowledge of GIS hardware, software, server-based applications, and web-based applications

• Knowledge of a range of software tools for GIS map creation and maintenance, data analysis, and Internet-enabled GIS, City standard software, database and operating systems

• Knowledge of Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware and software

• Familiarity with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

• Ability to coordinate and direct a GIS program

• Ability to Recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for GIS mapping services.