What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Administrator position at Aureon?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create, update, and maintain fiber network records using GIS platforms
- Develop and maintain accurate network maps, route documentation, and as-built records
- Support the documentation of OSP and ISP fiber infrastructure, including conduit, splice points, and fiber routes
- Work with engineering and field teams to ensure GIS records reflect real-world network conditions
- Assist with site inspections and verification of fiber infrastructure
- Maintain splice records, GIS data layers, and KMZ network files
- Support the planning and documentation of fiber installation, splicing, and testing work
- Track work activities, infrastructure updates, and materials using internal systems
- Assist with network restoration documentation and updates during outage events
- Occasionally support installation or maintenance activities in data centers or remote facilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience working with GIS software or spatial mapping systems
- Experience creating, editing, and maintaining spatial data and maps
- Familiarity with GIS concepts such as layers, attributes, and geospatial data management
- Ability to learn telecommunications network documentation practices
- Basic understanding of infrastructure mapping or utility networks
- Experience with Visio and DesignCAD
- Experience with cvFiber, ConnectBase, and FiberWorks by Enghouse
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, utilities, or infrastructure environments
- Exposure to fiber network concepts such as splice points, fiber routes, and conduit systems
- Understanding of fiber types and structured cabling
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Primarily indoor work in an office environment requiring long periods of sitting.
- Frequent utilization of manual dexterity and visualization of a computer screen
- Valid driver’s license for company vehicle use
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally