Documentation Engineer Or Specialist Focus Points: Experience with reading or interpreting fiber construction as-builts and fiber splicing cut sheets or schematics. Working knowledge/proficiency/experience with ArcGIS feature creation or query tools. Experience with modifying and creating linear and point features and attributes from documentation in client-3GIS application. Able to work independently on multiple projects within organizational practices and guidelines. Requires a minimum of 2 years experience in fiber network construction, engineering or documentation. Understanding of client fiber network inventory standards. Worker will be working with Engineers and records to capture fiber network inventory from paper or electronic records into client's ArcGIS based database. Worker will be performing data integrity analysis on records in GIS database.
Responsibilities:
Performs GIS/drafting duties and assignments of moderate scope.
Follows standard organizational practices and guidelines.
Solves problems of somewhat complex nature and assists less-experienced employees with solving problems and resolving issues.
Prepares custom maps and diagrams from GIS data.
Meet with users to define data needs, project requirements, required outputs, or to develop applications.
Conduct Research to locate and obtain existing feature sets.
Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from staff and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS.Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
Design and update database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.
Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data.
Prepare metadata and other documentation.
Move, copy, delete, and add files, drawings, and maps to output reports in hard copy or electronic transfer.
Provides GIS (Geographic Information Systems) analysis and services to all departments.
Convert electronic files to PDF and upload to File Management Database.
Qualifications:
Requires High school degree and 4 years or more job-related experience or degree in related field.
A combination of education and applicable work experience may be acceptable.
General Computer Skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, Word, Visio), GOOGLE Suite (Gmail, G-Sheets, G-Docs), Google Earth, general database applications and Adobe Pro.
Ability to read and interpret underground and aerial fiber telecom facilities from records on maps and field notes.
Experience with GIS based design platforms such as Arc Map, QGIS, MapInfo, OSPi, Network Engineer, or 3GIS.Analytical Skills - The ability to resolve problems associated with given task.
Ability to pay close attention to detail and make sound decisions using information provided.
High comprehension skills.
Strong Verbal and Written communication skills.
Capable of working with minimum supervision.
Capable of working from office in Richardson, TX and at home in the DFW area.
Note:
Hybrid Working Model: hybrid plan is two days a week, Tuesday and Wednesday. Position will report to 400 International Pkwy in Richardson, TX.
