Telecommunication GIS Specialist Senior

American Electric Power•Gahanna, OH

5d•$87,633 - $109,543•Onsite

About The Position

Provide advanced GIS expertise with responsibilities for GIS staff and work product oversight. Familiarity with a range of applications of geo-spatial technology and analytical methods and the ability to develop customized solutions to project needs. What you’ll do: Responsible for the consistency of data in the GIS system. Monitor data entry for consistency and accuracy and coordinate updates of applicable GIS. Develop, assemble, edit and revise maps and map products using GIS cartographic concepts, principles and processes for various groups throughout the AEP organization. Provide business unit support to IT as requested for the maintenance of the GIS system. Apply technical expertise to establish workflows and protocol and standards for GIS team to achieve project objectives. Provide primary support to GIS users. Support includes both a technical understanding of the application and a functional understanding of the business the application supports. Provide internet and web-based support for AEP's on-line, web-based GIS. Meets and resolves business unit complaints with software and responds to suggestions of improvements and enhancements. Work with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them. Train employees in data entry, data manipulation, extraction of information from database, and GIS software applications. Assist in development of software user manuals. Assure that the specific department's GIS interfaces with other corporate systems. Provide leadership by initiating action and needed change, seeking opportunities to introduce innovation while maintaining operating efficiencies of the GIS system. Integrates geographic, cartographic, remote sensing, and GPS concepts and principals in resource data management and displays those using windows-based systems, computers, global positioning systems and computer software that include cartographic data translation software. Coordinates and supports the integration of global positioning system (GPS) data with the GIS, data research and purchasing. Assist in and/or develop GIS standards with regards to symbology, processes and incorporates those standards within the GIS organization. Assist in and/or develop strategies, processes and procedures for the further refinement and advancement of the GIS platform within the organization. Meets and work with customers to support project development and needs using the GIS platform. What we are looking for: Telecommunication GIS Specialist Senior SG7 Education: Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Drafting or related field Or associate’s degree in related field with 2 years of relevant work experience Or High School diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant work experience along with a GIS certification. Experience: In addition to any experience required above, 7 years’ GIS related work experience required. License(s)/Certification(s): Valid state driver's license. In addition: Advanced GIS expert with responsibilities for GIS staff and work product oversight. Monitors staff workload. Oversight of quality control on work performed by GIS staff. Provides technical expertise regarding data analysis and visualization to lower level GIS staff. Understanding of database development and management. Leading development of protocols and analysis procedures. Identifies and implements appropriate methods and techniques for GIS projects. Experience with GE SmallWorld is required and IQGeo Network Manager is preferred. Where you’ll work: This role is on site in Gahanna, Ohio or Tulsa, Oklahoma What you’ll get: Telecommunication GIS Specialist Senior SG7($87,633-$109,544) In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Drafting or related field Or associate’s degree in related field with 2 years of relevant work experience Or High School diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant work experience along with a GIS certification.
In addition to any experience required above, 7 years’ GIS related work experience required.
Valid state driver's license.
Advanced GIS expert with responsibilities for GIS staff and work product oversight.
Monitors staff workload.
Oversight of quality control on work performed by GIS staff.
Provides technical expertise regarding data analysis and visualization to lower level GIS staff.
Understanding of database development and management.
Leading development of protocols and analysis procedures.
Identifies and implements appropriate methods and techniques for GIS projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GE SmallWorld is required and IQGeo Network Manager is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the consistency of data in the GIS system.
Monitor data entry for consistency and accuracy and coordinate updates of applicable GIS.
Develop, assemble, edit and revise maps and map products using GIS cartographic concepts, principles and processes for various groups throughout the AEP organization.
Provide business unit support to IT as requested for the maintenance of the GIS system.
Apply technical expertise to establish workflows and protocol and standards for GIS team to achieve project objectives.
Provide primary support to GIS users. Support includes both a technical understanding of the application and a functional understanding of the business the application supports.
Provide internet and web-based support for AEP's on-line, web-based GIS.
Meets and resolves business unit complaints with software and responds to suggestions of improvements and enhancements.
Work with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them.
Train employees in data entry, data manipulation, extraction of information from database, and GIS software applications.
Assist in development of software user manuals.
Assure that the specific department's GIS interfaces with other corporate systems.
Provide leadership by initiating action and needed change, seeking opportunities to introduce innovation while maintaining operating efficiencies of the GIS system.
Integrates geographic, cartographic, remote sensing, and GPS concepts and principals in resource data management and displays those using windows-based systems, computers, global positioning systems and computer software that include cartographic data translation software.
Coordinates and supports the integration of global positioning system (GPS) data with the GIS, data research and purchasing.
Assist in and/or develop GIS standards with regards to symbology, processes and incorporates those standards within the GIS organization.
Assist in and/or develop strategies, processes and procedures for the further refinement and advancement of the GIS platform within the organization.
Meets and work with customers to support project development and needs using the GIS platform.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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