Geographic Information System Specialist III

Company Overview
We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services
throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is
much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an
overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Job Summary:
Provide mapping and cartographic analysis in support of infrastructure department. Work as a team member on projects
encompassing company goals and government requirements. Responsible for maintaining and supporting company
mapping providing asset tracking.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Utilize various GIS programs, extensions and tools to provide necessary analysis as requested.
• Create web apps and web maps based on data from ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Portal
• Aid in ArcGIS Enterprise Maintenance including database management and management of ArcGIS Portal
• Conduct research, create/convert GIS data, maps, reports, charts, and other cartographic displays as needed.
• Use ArcGIS modelbuilder, python, or like tools to automate processes.
• Create processes and analysis to increase efficiency of data transfer, representation, and analysis
• Update and analyze engineering model input data for network expansion.
• Support network construction and buildout comprehensive studies with internal staff and outside consultants.
• Assist with asset management through GIS, SiteTracker, and BillMax software.
• Help coordinate FCC reporting and executive meetings and presentations.
• Review and coordinate public and executive information requests sent to this section.
• Map and maintain Company Current and Planned two to ten-year projects.
• Map and track RF engineering study submissions and evaluate for coverage.
• Perform research and analysis for Federal, State, County, and local broadband grants.
• Perform research for various planning and wholesale inquiries.
• Attend company meetings related to planned and ongoing projects.
• Provide support and information to development community inquiries, other divisions, departments and outside
entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills:
• Experience using ESRI software including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Portal to manage, edit, share,
and present information.
• Strong working knowledge of QGIS, Google Earth, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A self-starter with the ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Must be comfortable in a rapidly changing environment and adapt easily to change.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborative in style.
• Ability to lead a team of diverse professionals to contribute to companywide initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Professionalism and ability to work with other department managers and supervisors.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to interpret reports and metrics
• Ability to use initiative and work efficiently with minimal supervision

Education and Experience:
• 3+ year experience GIS Mapping specialist or similar role
• 1+ year of working in an ArcGIS Enterprise Environment
• Experience working with metrics and KPI's

Job Classification:
• Planning & Development
• Exempt

Work Environment/Hazards:
• Working conditions are in an office environment or remote
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical Demands:
• To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily
movements include sitting, standing, operating computers and other office equipment and moving about the
office. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a
computer keyboard and basic office equipment.
• Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of 20 pounds or more

Working Hours/Days:
• Monday - Friday
• 40 hours
• Overtime as needed

Travel Requirements:
• 0%-5% travel required
• Occasional Overnight travel

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):
Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and
will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all
employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Employee Acknowledgement
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and understand that in the event that they are not able to meet the requirements or duties it may result in the
termination of their employment.