Support Specialist - GIS
About The Position
NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 960+ energy cooperatives and communication organizations across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality-driven and valued-priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support. We are an AI-forward company committed to being a technology leader in our industry. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work for 23 years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team. Futura Systems, a NISC subsidiary, provides enterprise utility GIS solutions to hundreds of electric membership cooperatives, municipal systems, and utility providers across the U.S. Leveraging ESRI’s ArcGIS platform, we deliver mapping, staking, outage management, operations, and workforce management tools that are both powerful and user-friendly. If you thrive on problem-solving, learning, and helping customers succeed, this is the place for you! As a Product Support Specialist I, you will be the first line of support for our customers, troubleshooting GIS product-related issues, implementing solutions, and helping users maximize the value of our software. You will collaborate with internal teams, communicate solutions clearly, and contribute to a culture of innovation and learning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, or a related field.
- 2 years or more technical support experience preferred.
- Familiarity with ArcMap, ArcCatalog, or ArcPro preferred (1 year).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Basic knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS suite.
- Understanding of software troubleshooting and support.
- Experience with help desk software or CRM tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Flexibility, time management, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Solution-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Passion for exceptional customer service and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Provide first-line product support via phone, email, and chat.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues using documentation and customer input.
- Utilize ESRI ArcGIS tools (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcPro) to solve user challenges.
- Escalate complex issues to senior team members when needed.
- Test software changes for compatibility and implement basic fixes.
- Train end users and create technical documentation, webinars, and presentations.
- Customize software solutions to align with customer business processes.
- Gather and share customer feedback with development teams to improve product functionality.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and support activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer concerns.
- Represent the company at conferences and networking events.
- Stay proactive in learning, innovation, and knowledge-sharing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
