GIS Mapper - #26-26673

USTech Solutions•Secaucus, NJ

13d

About The Position

The GIS Mapper performs work involving the recording and production of information associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of utility systems. The role maintains a GIS-connected model using information from sources such as work management systems, as-built construction drawings, work orders, completion records, field reports, and other information provided by the job sponsor. The position also analyzes and queries data to prepare reports, tabulations, charts, and maps, and produces standard prints and ad hoc plots for field requests. The GIS Mapper maintains service-point data and its relationship to the feeding source transformer, tracks utility asset data histories and attachments, and resolves conflicting data, mapping, connectivity, and land issues through office or field investigation. The position performs GIS work for major projects, including facility relocations, load rearrangement, and new business. Other work includes operating office equipment, maintaining records, performing manual or computer-aided drafting, assisting employees in plant, field, or office work, and performing similar skilled duties.

Requirements

1–2 years of GIS experience, which may be school-related or work-related.
Ability to acquire a thorough working knowledge of the company’s business applications.
Ability to acquire a thorough working knowledge of materials, equipment, and apparatus used in the work.
Ability to acquire a thorough working knowledge of the Utilities’ transmission and distribution systems.
Ability to acquire a thorough working knowledge of relevant operating and maintenance handbooks and manuals, including applicable safety rules and practices.
Computer skills in MS Office and other Windows applications.

Responsibilities

Maintain the GIS-connected model using information from work management systems, as-built construction drawings, work orders, completion records, field reports, and other job sponsor sources.
Analyze or query data and prepare reports, tabulations, charts, and maps using asset information from the connected model and other data sources.
Produce standard prints and ad hoc plots containing information requested by field personnel.
Maintain service-point data and its relationship to the feeding source transformer.
Track utility asset data lifespan, including history, inspection information, and attachments.
Resolve conflicting data, mapping, connectivity, and land issues through office or field investigation.
Perform GIS work for major projects, including facility relocations, load rearrangement, and new business.
Operate office equipment, including printers, plotters, duplication machines, facsimile machines, and scanners.
File records and data related to the work.
Perform manual or computer-aided drafting.
Assist other employees with plant, field, or office work.
Perform other similar skilled work.