Geographic Information Systems Specialist

SSP Innovations, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP Innovations, LLC is seeking a GIS Specialist to analyze utility maps, field photos, and tabular data, producing advanced GIS data and QA. The role includes training teammates and creating project documentation in a collaborative environment.

You will work with ESRI GIS software, ArcGIS Pro, and MS Office to edit and analyze data, while maintaining high quality standards and supporting project start-ups and client interactions. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of related GIS experience.
• Willing to gain an advanced understanding of commodities.
• Experience editing, manipulating, and analyzing GIS data.
• Detail oriented, organized, and quality focused.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Takes initiative to learn new things.
• Proficient with ESRI GIS software.
• Exposure to ArcPro or UN training.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain advanced data production functions using GIS software.
• Perform data quality control and ensure standards are met.
• Provide training as needed and produce project documentation.
• Collaborate on project start-ups and client interactions as needed.
• Travel occasionally to support field or client needs.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS experience

Commodity knowledge

GIS data editing

Detail oriented

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Proactive learning

ESRI software

ArcGIS Pro familiarity

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Relevant certifications (preferred)

Tools

ESRI GIS software

ArcGIS Pro

Utility Network (UN)

Microsoft Office

Job description

GIS Specialists are data production employees that perform several advanced data production functions within a project by analyzing utility maps, sketches, field photographs, and tabular data. In this position, GIS Specialist team members will also perform QA, provide training as needed, and create project documentation.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Create and/or maintain advanced data production functions (for gas, electric, or telecommunication commodities) using GIS-related software
• Working knowledge of all project tools/specifications to complete work
• Perform data quality control functions
• Consistently exceeds the productivity standards per project requirements
• Consistently exceeds the quality standards per project requirements
• Occasional involvement in project start-ups and client interaction as needed
• Produce project specific documentation as needed
• Travel, on a limited basis, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills

• 1-5 years of related GIS experience
• Willingness and ability to gain an advanced understanding of commodities
• Experience in editing, manipulating, and analyzing data within GIS
• Consistently detail oriented, organized, and quality focused
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate issues and potential solutions effectively
• Takes the initiative to learn new things
• Proficient working knowledge with ESRI GIS software
• Exposure to or initial training in ArcPro or Utility Network (UN)
• Proficient working knowledge with Microsoft Office

Education, Certifications, and/or Experience

• Degree in Geography, Computer Science, a related field, and/or equivalent work experience. Relevant certifications are preferred, but not required.