Job Summary This position is responsible for data creation, data manipulation, quality assurance and providing supportive mapping data and analysis upon request. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates computer workstation to update maps as new data is received relative to new construction, line improvements and other projects.
• Maintains and updates databases using GIS and other software.
• Develops and maintains links between various databases.
• Conducts mapping research, to resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of the data
• Creates maps using GIS and AutoCAD software.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Works with digital and/or paper resources to layout and draft land base and utility facilities with NISC’s GIS software.
• Analyze and solve system connectivity issues.
• Generate utility engineering models with NISC’s custom engineering export routines.
• Coordinate with Engineers to solve simple to moderate distribution system layout discrepancies
• Reviews all maps for compliance with appropriate connectivity model.
• Interacts with customers to understand their expectations and collect information regarding their maps.
• Reviews and corrects distribution system discrepancies after conversions from other GIS systems.
• Performs other GIS duties such as rubber sheeting, multiple point insertion, and edge matching.

Qualifications   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Working knowledge of GIS software including: ArcMap, ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcGIS Server, ArcCatalog (AutoCAD a plus)
• Working knowledge of Geography
• Working knowledge of GIS database design and manipulation
• Working knowledge of GIS geometric networks
• Working knowledge of Digitizing, spatial and attribute data manipulation for geographic information systems
• Familiarity with industry specific (electric utility and telecommunication) terminology, symbology, system layout and construction units
• Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, staking sheets or other visual aids
• Ability to operate GIS systems effectively
• Ability to read and use quarter-section maps, plat maps, land base maps, single line maps, and aerial maps
• Ability to interpret NISC’s E&O data model
• Ability to understand NISC’s CIS, ABS and GIS data relationships
• Excellent PC skills, including Word, Excel and Access.
• Excellent problem solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (face-to-face, telephone and e-mail)
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally to meet the goals and objectives of the department.
• Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values.

    Education and Experience:   Two-years of education in engineering-related field including coursework in geographic information systems, geography, planning, a related field or comparable experience   Generally requires three to five years of experience working with geographic information systems.