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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist I, GIS - **Company:** Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. - **Location:** North Fort Myers, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Geographic Information Systems, AutoCAD, ArcMap, Spreadsheets, Text Processing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Microsoft Office, Presentation Programs, Esri GIS (Software), Satellite Navigation - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88273448/1 ## About the Role * Associate's Degree (Required) or * High School Diploma plus 2 yrs experience with GIS or CAD (Required) * Associate's Degree drafting and design -- or completion of 2 year vocational / certificate program using AutoCAD or ESRI, or NISC MapWise (Preferred) or * High School Diploma plus 2 years direct GIS (ArcMap, or MapWise, or CAD (AutoCad) experience (Preferred), * 2+ to 5 Years experience with PC MS Office Suite (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and presentation software) (Required) * 2+ to 5 Years experience in drafting or mapping environment (Required) * 1+ to 2 Years experience in electric utility drafting environment or mapping environment (Preferred) * 1+ to 2 Years experience creating & maintaining data using NISC MapWise, AutoCAD or ArcMap software (Preferred) * 1+ to 2 Years experience with GPS technology & data collection (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications * Must possess & maintain a valid Florida driver's license (Required) Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Physical Demands: Standing Frequently, Walking Frequently, Sitting Frequently, Lifting Rarely, Carrying Rarely, Pushing Rarely, Pulling Rarely, Climbing Rarely, Balancing Rarely, Stooping Rarely, Kneeling Rarely, Crouching Rarely, Crawling Rarely, Reaching Rarely, Handling Occasionally, Grasping Occasionally, Feeling Rarely, Talking Constantly, Hearing Constantly, Repetitive Motions Frequently, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently. * Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Occasionally Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration. ## Description Position Summary: This position is responsible for creating and updating LCEC's electronic mapping and drafting systems in the System Graphics department. Performs advanced updates to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Provide drafting support to the Engineering and Operations Division., * Update GIS system maps from final as-built work requests and additional sources. * Create and update system drawings as required. * Maintain system connectivity model in GIS system. * Perform field checks to GPS electric facilities and verify accuracy or discrepancies from as-built work requests. * Communicate with internal and external customers. * Responsible for delivering projects and tasks on time and within budget. * Maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner. * Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed. 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