What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Data Technician position at United Communications?
IT’S NOT GOING OUT OF OUR WAY; IT IS OUR WAY!
At United Communications, we seek excellence in everything we do. We make it our mission to think ahead, make it easy, and make it personal. Every time. We’ve had the home team advantage for over 75 years, and we’re proud to serve the communities where we live, work, and play.
JOIN THE HOME TEAM
- Award-Winning Culture: 2023 & 2024 Best Places to Work
- Trusted Local Employer for over 75 Years: 4.7 Google Star Rating
- Commitment to Employee Well-Being & Satisfaction: Employee-Focused Benefit Offerings
- Top 100 Fiber-To-The-Home Leader
- 401k Match, HSA, and more!
WHAT WE’RE OFFERING
The GIS Data Technician is responsible for preparing, updating, and maintaining GIS data to support United’s mapping and project implementations. This position works closely with engineering, construction teams, and management to ensure accurate data entry and mapping. The role involves interpreting as-built documentation, producing various map products, and performing quality control to maintain data integrity. Additionally, the GIS Data Technician may assist with internal training and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include the following, but other duties may be assigned as required.
- Prepare and organize mapping data for United project implementations.
- Perform detailed and precise GIS data entry, analysis, and editing.
- Interpret as-built project documentation to update and maintain GIS records.
- Collaborate with engineering and construction teams as needed to ensure data accuracy.
- Produce a variety of map products daily to support internal and external needs.
- Create, edit, and integrate data from multiple sources, including geodatabases and web services.
- Assist in coordinating and conducting internal GIS training sessions when necessary.
- Maintain project quality control standards and ensure alignment with team goals.
- Identify and recommend improvements to GIS processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Perform QA/QC on all GIS work products to ensure data integrity.
- Evaluate internal requests related to GIS and training, ensuring deliverables meet expectations.
- Report to the GIS Manager and perform additional duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor of Science in GIS or other technically related field required.
- 1-2 years related professional experience preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge and capability to work with Microsoft Office applications required.
- Basic knowledge or experience with AutoCAD, SQL Server, ESRI ArcGIS Software Suite (Pro, Online, Enterprise, Apps).
- Experience and familiarity with field data collection methods. Trimble GPS preferred.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to defuse tension within project team or between teams, should it arise.
- Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
- Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Industry specific knowledge in disaster or emergency response a plus.
WHO WE ARE
United launched high-quality telephone service for our rural Middle Tennessee communities in 1947 and has evolved into an innovative internet service provider for consumers and businesses. Boasting the fastest internet speeds in the region as recognized by Broadband Now, United also delivers personalized user experience with local customer service, ranking as one of the industry’s best in customer satisfaction. United offers the latest technology in fiber optic, fixed wireless, and DSL internet, and was one of the first companies in Tennessee to introduce a Fiber-to-the-Home product to residential customers. United has partnered with Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation to extend broadband to more residents and businesses in under-connected areas.
UNITED COMMUNICATION'S CORE VALUES:
We enrich our communities and the lives of our neighbors through reliable connections and passionate service.
- Safety – we assure the safety of everything we do.
- Service – we are responsive, informed, and easy to do business with.
- United – we communicate and collaborate.
- Integrity – we keep our promises and do the right thing even when no one is watching.
- Driven – we serve to win customers.
