Geospatial Analyst

Davey Tree Expert•Richfield, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The NISC MapWise Specialist supports field operations by managing, maintaining, and updating GIS mapping data for overhead and underground electrical utility systems. The role uses NISC MapWise to support accurate asset tracking, mapping integrity, and integration with field data collection teams. This is a full-time, hourly position based at the Richfield, Ohio office, with a stated pay range of $28–$35 per hour, commensurate with education, experience, and utility industry knowledge. The position maintains electrical utility asset inventories, processes and quality-checks field-collected GPS and attribute data, and produces maps, reports, and spatial queries for engineering, operations, and field planning. It also helps resolve mapping discrepancies, supports field personnel using MapWise mobile applications, and ensures utility mapping and data management follow company standards and industry regulations.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Demonstrated experience with NISC MapWise or similar utility GIS mapping software, such as Futura, Arcpro, ArcGIS Engine, ArcFM, Carlson GIS, or Windmill.
Familiarity with overhead and underground electrical utility systems, components, and asset nomenclature.
Proficiency in GPS data collection methods and mobile GIS field applications.
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to perform data QA/QC and spatial analysis.
Effective communication skills for collaboration with field operations and engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with the broader NISC software suite.
Programming or scripting experience using Java.
Hands-on experience conducting field inventories for utility or infrastructure projects.
Specialized knowledge of electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update overhead and underground electrical utility asset inventories, including distribution lines, poles, transformers, and related infrastructure, using NISC MapWise.
Collaborate with field crews and data collection personnel to verify asset locations, attribute data, and inventory accuracy.
Process, perform QA/QC on, and integrate field-collected GPS and attribute data into the enterprise GIS database.
Generate custom maps, reports, and spatial queries for engineering, operations, and field planning needs.
Troubleshoot mapping discrepancies and resolve data conflicts between field observations and existing system records.
Provide technical support and guidance to field personnel on MapWise mobile applications and data collection workflows.
Ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations for utility mapping and data management.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays.
Opportunities for advancement.
Job-specific equipment and safety gear provided.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Employee ownership and discounted stock purchase options.
Group Health Plan.
Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
Charitable matching gift program.