GIS Specialist

Randolph Electric Membership Corporation • Asheboro, NC

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About The Position

Randolph Electric Membership Corporation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented GIS Specialist to join our Engineering team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to use GIS technology, data analysis, and creative problem-solving to support the reliability of our electric distribution system and make a meaningful difference for our employees and members.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and two to five years of relevant GIS experience are preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Candidates should have advanced proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, GIS databases, and mobile data collection applications.

Nice To Haves

• Electric utility GIS experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, ArcPy, Microsoft 365, and software integrations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and maintain geographic data from GPS, satellite imagery, field surveys, staking sheets, and other sources.
• Review and post staking sheet information and update the electric distribution model to reflect construction, maintenance, equipment, and system changes.
• Analyze spatial relationships, trends, and patterns to support system planning, daily operations, and emergency response.
• Create accurate and informative digital maps, models, reports, and geographic products for employees and field personnel.
• Maintain GIS records for electric distribution assets and verify system connectivity, phasing, equipment information, and asset locations.
• Write and maintain scripts that automate mapping tasks, integrate data, and improve GIS workflows.
• Develop and maintain integrations between GIS and other Cooperative software platforms.
• Perform quality reviews, identify data discrepancies, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and field personnel to research and correct information.
• Assist employees with GIS software, database navigation, mobile mapping applications, and geographic data inquiries.
• Maintain GIS procedures, system documentation, data standards, and user instructions.
• Provide GIS support during outages, emergencies, and other operational events as needed.

Benefits

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, credit check (if applicable), and drug screening. By applying, you consent to these pre-employment screenings, which are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and may affect your eligibility for employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level