About NoaNet

NoaNet is a non-profit mutual corporation providing telecom solutions and services and is headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington. For over 20 years, NoaNet has operated a reliable public open-access broadband network that today totals over 3,800 fiber miles and touches every county in Washington State. Our organization provides rural areas access to broadband services, supporting more than 100 last-mile providers that serve more than 260,000 customers. NoaNet’s owner/members are nine public utility districts and a joint operating agency. Learn more about NoaNet at https://noanet.net.

Career Overview

A GIS Manager with NoaNet supports the ongoing requirements of the maintenance, growth and development of the NoaNet network and GIS department. A GIS Manager is required to manage the NoaNet GIS department, analyze existing NoaNet infrastructure, manage databases documenting infrastructure with NoaNet internal mapping tools, work with internal staff to provide KMZ’s, PDF’s, routing, fiber and strand management. The GIS Manager will also assist and help with analysis on proposed fiber builds, documentation, and oversee the implementation of as-builts into mapping systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with ESRI based platform (ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, etc), OSPInsight, BlueBeam, and other mapping tools.
• Work with multiple GIS tools to document existing infrastructure, new construction, cable/strand management, new splicing projects and as-built documentation.
• Work with and create GIS Mobile Applications, Web Applications, GPS Collection Devices, and other tools necessary to support field workers, contractors, NoaNet Staff and NoaNet customers.
• Manage internal fiber databases for both NoaNet infrastructure and customers. Coordinate with customers to provide updated fiber infrastructure datasets as required by customers.
• Run analysis on existing infrastructure to identify cables usage, strand management, routing and details in order to help support NoaNet internal staff and any customer requests.
• Create and perform analysis on network designs for the OSP team utilizing GIS tools and extensions. Provide the data back to the OSP teams to use in strategic decisions for future projects.
• Evaluate current GIS products being offered on the market and provide recommendations for upgrades and changes in methods of practices.
• Be experienced with and use OSPInsight for fiber tracking and strand management. Prepare KMZs and route details as requested by both NoaNet internal staff and customers.
• Supervise work of others as required.
• Other duties as

Education, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field -or- 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and experience with utility mapping and documentation.
• Ability to perform analysis and work proficiently in OSPInsight and other internal mapping tools.
• 5 years of ESRI ArcGIS Experience (ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Web App Builder).
• 3 years of experience with Google Earth, Google Maps, KMZ’s, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 3 years of Work Experience in Telecommunications or related fields/utilities.
• 2 years supervisory epxerience

Availability and Travel Requirements

• Position requires potential on call coverage
• Frequent travel is required

Other Requirements

• Driving a company car may be required: must have a current, state issued driver’s license with a clean driving record; must be able to provide proof of valid driver’s license and insurance
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems
• 457b Optional Supplement Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Accidental Death and Long Term Disability Plan
• Combined Paid Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays