What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Specialist position at Protos IT?
title: GIS Specialist
Location: Atlanta, GA
duration: 12 months. Low possibility of extension, rather convert worker.
job type: Hybrid/ infield
Hybrid: Atlanta and Surrounding Areas, Atlanta, GA 30346.
temp/fte: Yes possibility of conversion.
Education: BS GIS, Engineering Technology or related.
Must have:
Expectation to be in the field 90% of the time
GIS Software or other design software (CAD)
General Computer/early professional skills
Valid Driver s License/Maintain rental car.
Must have soft skills:
Good communication skills
Accountability
Ability to work in teams of 2 on a regular basis
Ability to withstand changing field conditions, previous experience in outdoor field conditions (job or extracurricular activities) required
Ability to carry 40 lbs.
Nice to have:
JETS experience is plus
Excel experience
Work Management Software Experience
Previous distribution knowledge is a plus.
Description:
Work as member of Joint USE/Fiber Make Ready Team to do in-field GIS data collection and make educated in-field design suggestions based on field data collected. Work environment will be 90% in-field. This job will be a great first step into electric distribution and will provide a valuable foundation for a career in the power delivery industry.
Team member will use a telescoping hasting stick as well as digital measuring technologies to measure Joint Use attachment heights & utility-owned distribution lines/attachments. Field data will be collected using Leidos proprietary software to update utilities GIS and make design determinations. Team member may need to keep rental car overnight or for extended periods. Must be able to manage using the hasting stick with no issue and be in varying field conditions for multiple hours per day.
Experience using Esri's ArcGIS suite or other GIS software required. In-field experience preferred. All candidates must understand the in-field time requirements needed to complete this role. Travel typically will be limited to specific client region where candidate is located (Atlanta, GA and Surrounding Areas) but may occasionally require travel to other regions throughout Georgia and may require regular, weekly overnight travel.