GIS (Geographic Information System) Specialist

Apply confidentially ONLY through the SCI REMC website: https://www.sciremc.com/careers

Company Summary

South Central Indiana REMC (SCI REMC) is a not-for-profit electric distribution, member-owned cooperative. The cooperative is a leader in distribution technology and is headquartered in Martinsville, Indiana. SCI REMC serves seven counties including Morgan, Monroe, Owen, Brown, Johnson, Putnam and Clay with over 3,650 miles of energized lines and 35,500+ electric members and about 12,500 fiber subscribers. In addition to the core businesses of electric and fiber, SCI employs vegetation management personnel to provide exemplary services to support reliability and member satisfaction.

Position Summary

The GIS Specialist supports effective use and maintenance of GIS, including maintenance of the electric and fiber connectivity model within GIS for use by OMS, map viewer, and engineering software. Collecting and maintaining accurate asset and inventory data in GIS. Ensuring the accuracy and usefulness of the platform data.

Qualifications

Education-- High school diploma or equivalent with experience in GIS, utility infrastructure, or a degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience---Demonstrated digital competency in common office software and the ability to learn and master others. Experience with ESRI mapping products and utility distribution experience is preferred. Knowledge of SCI service area, roads and terrain is also preferred.

Core Competencies—Every team member at SCI REMC is expected to perform work in alignment with identified Core Competencies.

Living SCI’s Mission and Values
Protecting People and Property
Member/Subscriber Focus
Operating as One Team
Quality Orientation
Operating with Integrity

Key Job Competencies

Continuous Learning — Actively identifying new areas for learning.
Initiative—Acting independently, anticipating needs, and taking action to achieve results.
Planning and Organizing—Identifies priority activities and uses time and resources effectively.
Relationship skills—Building effective relationships and adapting communication style to the context and audience.

Additional Qualifications:

Must have the ability to accurately create and maintain records, files and reports which will be used by SCI personnel.
Must possess strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills to identify and correct mapping errors.
Must be capable of communicating actively with management, employees, members, personnel from other organizations, and the public.
Must be capable of collecting field data under varying terrain conditions.
Must be willing and able to assist during storms and large outages, as needed.
Must be regular in work attendance.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Why SCI?

SCI REMC offers excellent benefits including a front-loading pension plan, 401(k) matched savings, healthcare, HSA with a generous employer contribution and much more. Joining the co-op family will prove to be a welcoming, friendly experience where employees are focused on providing the best service to all members and subscribers. Join this unique, not-for-profit business that truly values employees and encourages life-long learning and development.

Apply confidentially ONLY through the SCI REMC website: https://www.sciremc.com/careers.

To ensure that we can fully review your background, please be prepared to include a cover letter, resume and salary expectations.

SCI REMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation) age, national origin, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Selection is focused on individual merit, experience/education, initiative, and work performance. SCI REMC complies with all federal and state laws.

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