Remote GIS Mapping Specialist I

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Overtime eligible

Career growth

Bonus opportunities

Wellness initiatives

401k & benefits

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a GIS Specialist I to support coordination, preparation, and processing of GIS data across utility operations. This role focuses on map production, data editing, metadata maintenance, and integration with other asset management systems.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree with 1–3 years of GIS experience, are familiar with ArcGIS Enterprise/ArcCatalog, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 1–3 years in a similar GIS role.
• Familiar with Electric Utility infrastructure and terminology.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise and ability to edit mapping systems.
• Knowledge of ArcCatalog and ESRI geodatabase format.
• Knowledge of drafting, surveying, construction and electronic mapping tools.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Windows.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform creation, conversion, translation, migration, and import of GIS data from various sources.
• Edit, quality control, data manipulation and analysis of digital map data.
• Integrate other asset management programs into the GIS.
• Develop QA procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Archive and store digital media and source materials.
• Maintain metadata files.
• Communicate production concerns to the supervisor.
• Update digital base map data for geospatial applications.
• Apply advanced GIS principles across tasks.
• Adhere to Quality Control protocols.
• Assist in project layout and design activities.
• Maintain all related data and map products.
• Assist in distribution system operations.
• Assist with DOT/PHMSA reports.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Driver's license

Team player

Record keeping

Safety minded

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcCatalog

ESRI geodatabase

MS Word/Excel

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a GIS Specialist I to support coordination, preparation, and processing of GIS data across utility operations. This role focuses on map production, data editing, metadata maintenance, and integration with other asset management systems.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree with 1–3 years of GIS experience, are familiar with ArcGIS Enterprise/ArcCatalog, and possess strong communication skills.