What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS and CAD Specialist position at Pro-Pipe,Inc?

GIS Program Development
- Establish Accumark’s GIS framework, standards, and workflows.
- Manage spatial data: collect, edit, analyze, and maintain project datasets.
- Integrate field GPS/RTK data, locator sketches, and CAD deliverables into a single GIS environment.
- Develop web maps, dashboards, and client access portals for project tracking and historical data.
- Link GIS with proposals, project closeout assessments, and productivity analysis (cost vs. estimates).
- Incorporate ASCE 38-22 data and test hole information with photos, attributes, and reports.
- Coordinate with clients and utility owners to exchange GIS datasets and records.
CAD Production
- Import and process raw survey data from GPS, total stations, and utility locators.
- Draft and update 2D utility basemaps in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and MicroStation (ORD).
- Integrate LiDAR scans from manholes and overhead wires into deliverables.
- Apply ASCE 38-22 standards to utility mapping, designating, and test hole reporting.
- Perform QA/QC checks on CAD deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
- Support field crews by resolving data gaps and clarifications.
- Assist in developing CAD standards, templates, and libraries to ensure efficiency across offices.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with survey managers, project engineers, and SUE technicians.
- Train staff in GIS use, workflows, and integration with CAD deliverables.
- Provide feedback and guidance to junior CAD/Survey Technicians.

Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, Surveying, or related field; equivalent work experience considered.
- 3–7 years of combined experience in GIS and CAD production (utility mapping/SUE experience strongly preferred).
- Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro/Online (or QGIS) and AutoCAD Civil 3D / Carlson Survey; MicroStation (V8i/ORD) a plus.
- Strong understanding of survey data workflows, coordinate geometry, and geodatabases.
- Experience with GPS/GNSS data integration and metadata management.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate GIS concepts to non-GIS staff and clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building or managing a GIS program.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure or other cloud-hosted data environments.
- Knowledge of VDOT, municipal CAD, and GIS standards.
- Scripting/automation experience (Python, ModelBuilder, FME).
- Prior leadership or mentoring responsibilities.
Advancement Opportunities
- This hybrid role is designed as the foundation of Accumark’s GIS program, with growth potential into GIS Manager or CAD/GIS Program Coordinator based on performance and organizational needs.

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