What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Utility Coordinator position at Everstream?
Title: GIS Utility Coordinator
Location(s): Milwaukee, WI or Cleveland, OH
Position Summary:
The GIS Utility Coordinator acts as a point of contact for 811 locating systems, responding to planning tickets and utility inquiries in a fast-paced, productive environment. This role will report through Everstream’s GIS team and may also be required to assist with some GIS tasks as needed. Utility coordinators should have a technical understanding of the project, have overall knowledge of GIS, and be familiar with state laws and regulations. They should also be able to act as a liaison between stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with GIS related software and programs to provide utility maps for legitimate planning ticket inquiries submitted via 811 systems.
- Locate existing utilities and coordinate new installations.
- Analyze and resolve conflicts with design, and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Collaborate with GIS Specialists and Field Services Engineers to define data needs.
- Coordinate the relocation of utilities that interfere with projects.
- Document job progress and maintain records.
- Enter new map data via GIS software using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
- Interact daily with supervisors and/or functional peer groups to ensure a standard of quality is met within schedule.
- Read and revise As-builts, Base Maps, DWG drawings, KMZ or KML files, and Shapefiles files.
- Export and import detailed fiber data for new build jobs and preliminary projects.
- Work with others on team-oriented projects and assignments as needed.
- Must be able to prioritize multiple projects and communicate with clients, designers, and utility owners.
- Be tentative after hours on urgent or high priority requests and flexibility in work schedule.
- Must be able to work efficiently to keep utility coordination queues in check.
Requirements:
- 1-2 years of GIS experience
- Communication & teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Telecommunications / Utility experience
- ArcGIS experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
- Experience with map reading and construction drawings
Benefits:
Everstream offers competitive compensation as well as a generous employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance policies. Employees are also provided with an ample PTO package, company paid parking and numerous supplemental insurance options. After 90 days of employment, full time employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match contribution.
Everstream is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Everstream does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, disability, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), military and veteran status, citizenship status, marital status, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Everstream believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We participate in a pre-employment background check and drug screening process for all positions. We also participate in E-Verify, a web-based system where Everstream inputs Form I-9 information; this information is verified against records available with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility. Those who seek accommodation due to disability can email us at hr@everstream.net.
