Telecommunication GIS Specialist Senior

American Electric Power • Gahanna, OH

4d • $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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Advanced GIS expert with responsibilities for GIS staff and work product oversight.
• Understanding of database development and management.

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.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees