Remote GIS Specialist I — Utility Mapping & Data

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Salisbury (MD); Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Overtime eligible

Career growth opportunities

Bonus and salary increases

Wellness initiatives

401k and benefits

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a GIS Specialist I working remotely within service territories. The role handles GIS data creation, editing, and analysis for digital utility maps, interfacing with asset management systems, and ensuring data quality and documentation.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with 1–3 years in GIS, familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcCatalog, and ESRI geodatabases, plus strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of prior work experience in a similar GIS role.
• Familiar with Electric Utility infrastructure and terminology.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise and ability to edit/update mapping system.
• Knowledge of ArcCatalog and ESRI geodatabase format.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Windows.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Strong communication and customer relations skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Familiar with company standards and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform GIS data creation, conversion, translation, migration, and import from various sources.
• Edit, quality control, and analyze digital map data.
• Integrate other asset management systems into the GIS.
• Develop QA procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Archive and store digital media and source materials.
• Maintain metadata files and related map products.
• Communicate production concerns to the supervisor.
• Process and correct digital base map data for geospatial apps.
• Apply advanced cartographic and GIS principles.
• Assist with system prep, project layout, and design activities.

Skills

GIS data editing

Data quality assurance

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Windows OS

Communication

Teamwork

Mapping standards

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcCatalog

ESRI geodatabase

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a GIS Specialist I working remotely within service territories. The role handles GIS data creation, editing, and analysis for digital utility maps, interfacing with asset management systems, and ensuring data quality and documentation.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with 1–3 years in GIS, familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcCatalog, and ESRI geodatabases, plus strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.