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

• 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.