GIS Specialist, on site in Syracuse, NY

Location:

This position is 100% in-office and reports to our facility on site in Syracuse, NY.

Role Summary:

As a GIS Specialist, you will work closely with the Licensing & Permitting Department to assist with the maintenance of Rapid Response Monitoring�s proprietary GIS (Geographic Information Systems) database. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for procuring, analyzing, and modifying geographic data within the United States and Canada.

Salary Range:

$26.50/hr - $28.50/hr based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Review existing GIS maps within our proprietary database and accurately perform updates or import new shape files as needed. Research customer accounts and information within our proprietary system.


• Utilize problem-solving skills to identify appropriate solutions when tagging new locations.


• Work closely with our Permit Coordinator Team to identify and audit specific geographic areas requiring updated maps, as well as assist with incoming jurisdictional requests.


• Understand how GIS changes impact our related proprietary permit service and communicate all pertinent changes in advance so our customers and our internal teams may prepare for subsequent effects.


• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and meet weekly metrics.


• Ability to maintain practices of top-level confidentiality.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate�s degree, equivalent Military, or 2+ years of relevant work experience


• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)


• Ability to obtain security licenses in all required States


• Ability to work schedule as assigned, including overtime and/or weekends if required


• Superior level of attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with Open Street Maps, JOSM or other similar GIS software.


• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

COVID-19 Requirements:

• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19. No boosters required at this time.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment. Employee may be subject so some lifting up to 10 lbs

What awaits you at Rapid Response:

• Annual salary increases, shift differentials, and performance bonuses


• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k


• Paid Vacation and Sick Time


• Wellness Program + Wellness DAYS OFF


• Internal advancement opportunities

About Us:

Founded in Syracuse, NY in 1992, we are a critical response center focused on saving lives and protecting homes and businesses. Whether it�s a fire at a family home, an armed intruder at a business, a missing vehicle, an evening jogger, or a lone family member having a medical emergency, our �heroes� are there to help every day. Supported by teams of experts in their respective fields, our highly trained specialists are the 24/7 backbone for thousands of alarm companies across the country.

Additional Information:

Rapid Response offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and dynamic and professional work environments. We also offer continued growth through our internal advancement opportunities. For more information, view our website at https://www.rrms.com/careers/. Rapid Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.