GIS Specialist – Utility Mapping, Data Quality, Data Acceptance Testing
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- Perform GIS editing and data remediation for electric utility assets
- Update and maintain spatial and attribute data in accordance with defined standards and workflows
- Support data cleanup initiatives to improve overall asset data quality and confidence
- Ensure alignment between GIS, engineering records, and system-of-record data sources
- Execute Data Acceptance Testing (DAT) workflows across conflated GIS and asset datasets
- Perform detailed review and validation of conflated data outputs, ensuring alignment between source systems (e.g., GIS, SAP, engineering records, and field-collected data)
- Validate spatial and attribute accuracy of assets resulting from conflation processes (merging, alignment, and reconciliation of disparate datasets)
- Apply standardized QA/QC protocols and acceptance criteria to determine data acceptance or rejection
- Conduct structured sampling to validate overall data quality
- Identify, document, and categorize defects introduced through conflation or data integration processes
- Support root cause analysis of data issues related to source system inconsistencies
- Track and log effort, cycle time, and complexity associated with each DAT task
- Maintain detailed records of throughput
- Contribute to development of unit-based performance benchmarks
- Provide input into reporting on data quality trends, defect rates, and process efficiency
- Validate field-collected, legacy, and third-party data prior to system integration
- Identify data gaps and coordinate resolution with cross-functional teams
- Ensure data consistency across multiple platforms
- Participate in QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with program standards
- Provide feedback on workflow inefficiencies and automation opportunities
- Support continuous improvement of DAT processes and data validation methodologies
- Contribute to documentation of workflows, standards, and best practices
- Work closely with program managers, quality teams, and engineering resources
- Coordinate with field validation teams to resolve discrepancies
- Support alignment across GIS, data, and program workstreams
- Participate in structured program cadences
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, or a related field
- 3–5 years of professional GIS experience
- Experience supporting mapping, data maintenance, or asset data workflows
- Experience working in structured QA/QC or data validation environments preferred
- Proficiency with enterprise GIS platforms (Esri preferred) and spatial data editing
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality
- Ability to follow defined processes, workflows, and acceptance criteria
- Experience with QA/QC methodologies and data validation processes
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage high-volume workloads in a production-driven environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life/AD&D
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Leave of Absence
- Remote work and Flexible Work Schedules (for qualified positions)
- Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development
- Charitable Contribution Match