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JOB TITLE:
GIS Specialist, Utilities Management
JOB PURPOSE:
Perform skilled precision data population, management, and analysis to assist in the development of comprehensive Utilities Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Actively map and locate existing and newly installed utilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create, manage, edit, analyze and display geospatial data. This involves communicating, planning, and collaborating among all departments regarding the development, maintenance, integration, and utilization of GIS data to reduce data redundancy and promote efficient data sharing. Create accurate grid references utilizing appropriate GIS software, coordinate geometry, and graphics to correspond with the information and/or design drawings, legal surveys, and maps to update information for infrastructure mapping.
- Implement and provide constructive feedback for the enhancement of GIS standards and quality control methods for populating and maintaining spatial databases. This includes working closely with the staff of Real Estate Operations, Utilities, Construction, and Space Management to develop best practices for converting CAD documents to GIS format, entering data from various media types, producing digital data from hard copy documents, and creating standard feature class symbology. This also includes collaboration with campus units, contractors, consultants, and outside vendors to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information produced, including data deliverables that meet minimum geospatial data standards.
- Audit, update, document, and organize property, facility, and utility data in the form of records, maps, and drawings. Supervise and assist in field verifying and site survey fieldwork of property, facility, utility, and topographic data. Create and maintain digital drawings from the various GIS datasets. Provide production services including GIS map printing and the reproduction of cartographic representations for various projects.
- Create web-based GIS applications for the use of UW campus-wide Departments and public consumption (ex. Campus Tour map) -requires working with many external government agencies including city, county, state, and federal agencies.
- Conduct field surveys and inspections to update property files and building floor plans. Interpret and prepare data such as field notes, plats, and legal descriptions; take measurements using various tools and electronic devices; calculate square footage, update topographic features, verify use/occupancy of space, take photos, and address information for use in analyzing data and updating maps.
- Maintain ArcGIS Portal Server. This includes adding new users, updating services that are consumed in web-based maps, and permissions to the services. Create/maintain landing page for links to all the web-based map applications.
- Work with Risk Management to update building values in the database and provide spreadsheets with accurate data.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Attend and participate in training and other professional development activity.
- Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.
COMPETENCIES:
- Collaboration
- Technical/Professional Knowledge
- Independence
- Initiative
- Quality Orientation
- Motivational Fit
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field
Experience: 2 years work-related experience
Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in an industrial or construction environment.
- Experience working with commercial utilities to include electric, steam, domestic water, irrigation, sanitary and storm sewer, gas.
- Experience with 811 system and underground location and marking of utilities.
- FAA Drone License.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/