GIS Specialist

Who is Intrepid Fiber Networks: 

At Intrepid, our mission is to deliver reliable, secure, high-capacity fiber connectivity to communities throughout the United States to meet the broadband demands of the future.  We are innovating toward a world where last-mile fiber connectivity is standard for communities everywhere. Intrepid is a Brookfield Infrastructure portfolio company led by established telecommunications executives with over 100 years of combined experience in the industry.  With a committed owner and a strong asset base, Intrepid is well positioned for growth. 

Role Summary: 

This position is primarily responsible for the design, development, and implementation of systems and databases to access and store network inventory data to support Intrepid’s network build across various markets.  Intrepid utilizes VETRO to store all network data.  This role will survey, read, and interpret maps, manipulate and understand digital land data, and manage data entered in a GIS database.  This position requires an understanding of the complexities of system architecture and the integration of multiple operating systems across the OSS/BSS structure. 

Responsibilities: 

• Review and validate address data related to network plans received from various sources to ensure households are accounted for accurately  

• Review and update data collected from construction and operations to ensure it follows Intrepid’s evolving schema.   

• Review existing or incoming data for accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness   

• Utilize GIS tools to produce, display, and analyze spatial information, as well as develop and maintain databases, reports, and map displays  

• Create, organize, and retrieve GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes  

• Perform quality assurance and field auditing as required of GIS data and associated components  

• Use concepts, practices, and procedures to extract and provide GIS data to clients  

• Define and assure consistency with company standards and practices for data retention, data maintenance, and upgrades   

• Provide technical support to users regarding maintenance, development, and operation of GIS databased, equipment or applications, and maintain an effective and frequent line of communication amongst team members and clients  

• Engage in data collection, creation, conversion, and editing  

• Custom GIS development and automation utilizing API’s and scripts  

• Update and develop processes for tracking data and addresses utilizing Excel, Site Tracker and other applications  

• Creating and presenting status updates to leadership as needed via Power Point, Excel or other applications.  

• Other duties as may be assigned   

Qualifications: 

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a related field and position.  

• Strong background in GIS and inventory systems.   

• Understanding of outside plant and inside plant networks related to FTTH preferred.    

• BA/BS degree with related field of study preferred.  

• Experience in VETRO, Site Tracker, Salesforce and ServiceNow would be a plus.  

• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS products and/or related experience in similar systems   

• Experience with Fiber inventory systems, such as 3GIS, GE Smallworld, and VETRO FiberMap  

• General system knowledge in Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word), Electronic Mail Software (Outlook), and presentation software (PowerPoint).  

• Design - Uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.  

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.  

• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.  

• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. 

• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; conserves organizational resources.