GIS Mapping & Database Specialist

Job Summary: The GIS Specialist plays a vital role in supporting and enhancing REV’s mapping data systems by providing prompt and professional customer service, maintaining high-quality data, and ensuring accurate, accessible GIS information. This position is responsible for collecting, managing, and analyzing geospatial data; creating maps, visualizations, and online GIS applications; and performing data conversions across platforms such as AutoCAD, M4, Vetro, and ArcGIS. The role also includes assisting in the development of GIS-based databases and applications, supporting process improvements, and contributing to quality initiatives. The Specialist ensures effective data storage, security, and visualization to support organizational decision-making and serves as a knowledgeable resource on GIS technologies and best practices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (include but are not limited to) Specialist I: Provides prompt, courteous service to all internal and external customers Prioritizes and addresses customer needs and demands in a professional manner, providing follow-up and developing cooperative relationships Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve processes and procedures Assists in design and implementation of quality improvement initiatives on departmental level Assists team members in completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service Assists in maintaining various databases of special information making up the enterprise GIS and other databases and applications of interest Assists in upgrades, and maintaining database software and hardware Ensures that data quality and information is consistently maintained and reliably accessible for organizational uses Performs data conversions across different software applications such as AutoCAD, M4, Vetro, ArcGIS, and others Supports infrastructure for GIS/Data source reporting Assist with M4 GIS data conversion to Vetro. Assists in design, development and implementation of informational databases using GIS technology to meet various needs Assists in configuring and maintaining intranet/internet web based GIS applications Transposes and updates geospatial data from records, CAD Drawing, maps, parish land base maps, demographic models, and other source documents into a geodatabase Proficiently performs as a project manager Other duties as assigned Specialist II: Create maps and visualizations using GIS software. Perform spatial analysis to identify patterns, trends, and relationships in data. Collect, manage, and maintain geospatial data from various sources. Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and insights from spatial analysis. Manage data storage, security, and access. Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making. Implements data visualization techniques to present spatial information effectively Create online GIS maps that can be viewed by others either within or outside of the organization Serve as a subject matter expert in GIS and spatial data analysis Stay updated on emerging GIS technologies and best practices Manages REV's ESRI online account and licenses. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Accepts responsibility Communicates effectively Ensures quality assurance standards within deadlines Self-motivated Works well with a team Ability to multi-task effectively OUR EXPECTED BEHAVIORS: Upholds and acts in accordance with REV’s Guiding Principles. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with procedures established by the company on the evaluation of management personnel. QUALIFICATIONS & PREREQUISITES: Specialist I: Equivalence to an Associate’s degree in this area of specialty from an accredited college or university 1 year of working experience in the field or in a related area; and/or a combination of education, experience and additional related certifications General knowledge of Geographic Information System principles Fundamental knowledge in AutoCAD General knowledge of geographic concepts of location, scale, and resolution Fundamental GIS skills Operational knowledge of plotters, scanners, GPS, digitizers, scanners and wireless devices Familiarity with relational database systems and programs used for GIS processing General database skills General knowledge of Telecommunication, CATV, WAN, LAN, ENET, etc. Network design principles and technologies Specialist II: 2+ years of working experience in the field or in a related area; and/or a combination of education, experience and additional related certifications GENERAL INFORMATION: This job description does not restrict the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.