Specialist I, GIS

Position Responsibilities: Update GIS system maps from final as-built work requests and additional sources. Create and update system drawings as required. Maintain system connectivity model in GIS system. Perform field checks to GPS electric facilities and verify accuracy or discrepancies from as-built work requests. Communicate with internal and external customers. Responsible for delivering projects and tasks on time and within budget. Maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner. Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed. Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education: Associate's Degree (Required) or High School Diploma plus 2 yrs experience with GIS or CAD (Required)Associate's Degree drafting and design -- or completion of 2 year vocational / certificate program using AutoCAD or ESRI, or NISC Map Wise (Preferred) or High School Diploma plus 2 years direct GIS (Arc Map, or Map Wise, or CAD (Auto Cad) experience (Preferred)

Experience: 2+ to 5 Years experience with PC MS Office Suite (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and presentation software) (Required)2+ to 5 Years experience in drafting or mapping environment (Required)1+ to 2 Years experience in electric utility drafting environment or mapping environment (Preferred)1+ to 2 Years experience creating & maintaining data using NISC Map Wise, AutoCAD or Arc Map software (Preferred)1+ to 2 Years experience with GPS technology & data collection (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications: Must possess & maintain a valid Florida driver's license (Required)Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Standing Frequently, Walking Frequently, Sitting Frequently, Lifting Rarely, Carrying Rarely, Pushing Rarely, Pulling Rarely, Climbing Rarely, Balancing Rarely, Stooping Rarely, Kneeling Rarely, Crouching Rarely, Crawling Rarely, Reaching Rarely, Handling Occasionally, Grasping Occasionally, Feeling Rarely, Talking Constantly, Hearing Constantly, Repetitive Motions Frequently, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently. Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Occasionally Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration. STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms may be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees may be required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures. Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.