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This position is fully remote and flexible to work 4-10 hour days instead of 5-8 hour days.
Position: GIS Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor (Initial 6-Month Contract with Extension Potential)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented GIS Coordinator to support the maintenance and accuracy of utility GIS records by processing field redlines, construction documentation, and as-built updates.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that completed construction work is accurately reflected within the GIS database while maintaining high data quality standards through extensive QA/QC processes.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with technical documentation, GIS mapping systems, and structured workflows. Experience with utility GIS platforms is preferred, and candidates with SAP and Smallworld experience will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Review construction prints and field markups from construction crews and inspectors.
• Interpret field notes and accurately update utility GIS records based on completed construction.
• Process As-Built documentation and ensure completed work is properly reflected within the GIS database.
• Perform GIS data maintenance, edits, and attribute updates to maintain accurate utility asset records.
• Conduct thorough Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews to verify mapping accuracy and data integrity.
• Compare construction documentation against GIS records and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized project folders and supporting documentation.
• Update work request information within GIS and work management systems.
• Generate work records, work point flags, and apply appropriate cost units.
• Prepare, review, and update construction sketches and associated annotations.
• Assist with billing status updates and cost tracking documentation.
• Support permitting documentation including Dig Safe forms, environmental checklists, and customer outage reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, field construction, and operations teams to ensure GIS records accurately reflect completed work.
• Follow established utility standards, documentation procedures, and data governance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to GIS data quality and process efficiency.

Required Qualifications or related experience:

• Associate's Degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; or
• Equivalent combination of technical training and relevant GIS/utility experience.

Technical Skills:

• Experience editing and maintaining GIS data.
• Ability to interpret construction prints, redlines, and field documentation.
• Understanding of utility mapping concepts and asset management.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PDF editing software.
• Experience working within structured workflows and documentation processes.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies during QA/QC reviews.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Smallworld GIS.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience supporting electric utility, gas utility, telecommunications, or infrastructure projects (Electric ideally)
• Knowledge of utility work order management systems.
• Familiarity with construction as-built documentation processes.
• Experience performing GIS data maintenance and utility asset updates.
• Exposure to permitting documentation, Dig Safe, environmental reviews, or construction records.
• OSHA 10 Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication with engineering, field personnel, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly learn complex utility workflows and GIS processes.
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality GIS data and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

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