GIS Database Administrator

We are looking for an individual with a positive attitude, including; getting along with co-workers; cooperating with co-workers; working as a team member; functioning under intense time pressure; and responding in a positive manner to supervision. The GIS Administrator maintains the cooperative’s geographic information system. Ensuring the electrical system model, database, connectivity, and geospatial maps are accurate and current and optimizing field and departmental GIS applications to meet the Cooperative’s needs., The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of REMC.

• Updates and maintains computer mapping system from edits made on completed staking sheets from construction, engineering & maintenance.
• Manipulates and exports GPS data to other file formats.
• Produces digital or printed custom maps from a computer-based mapping system.
• Purchase, manage & support the fleet of 15+ Trimble GPS receivers and issues relating to them for staking & engineering. Manage & configure the Trimble online license & data portal. ·
• Assist with GIS server maintenance.
• Perform field inventory of lines, poles, devices, phasing, connectivity, roads, etc. as needed to accurately map facilities. Includes collecting GPS data when necessary.
• Assist engineering in the development of long and short-range work plans by providing the necessary mapping support for those plans.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the joint-use audit project including part-time field inspectors.
• Produces staking sheets with computer drawing system with and without the aid of GPS equipment.
• Provide guidance and assistance for other departments including training for procedure implementation and changes.

• · Prefer someone with a bachelor’s, associate or technical degree in GIS, Engineering, or Drafting.
• · Prefer mapping, surveying, or geography background.
• · Requires a working knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office.
• · Prefer someone with Knowledge of electrical distribution and utility construction.
• · Database management skills are required.
• Knowledge of Futura Staking or related software preferred.
• Position requires strong interpersonal, listening, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, coupled with an attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments.

Must reside either 30 minutes’ drive away or live in the Rutherford-Polk district.

Pay: $45.40 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week, * 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance