GIS Administrator

Aureon

West Des Moines, Iowa

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Data Management, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Driver's License, Editing, Fiber Optics, Geographic Information System Software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Installation Guide, Manual Dexterity, Microsoft Visio, Network Administration/Management, Network Operations Center, Network Routing, Physical Demands, Project Tracking, Record Keeping, Spatial Data, Telecommunications
LOCATION
West Des Moines, Iowa
POSTED
30+ days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create, update, and maintain fiber network records using GIS platforms
  • Develop and maintain accurate network maps, route documentation, and as-built records
  • Support the documentation of OSP and ISP fiber infrastructure, including conduit, splice points, and fiber routes
  • Work with engineering and field teams to ensure GIS records reflect real-world network conditions
  • Assist with site inspections and verification of fiber infrastructure
  • Maintain splice records, GIS data layers, and KMZ network files
  • Support the planning and documentation of fiber installation, splicing, and testing work
  • Track work activities, infrastructure updates, and materials using internal systems
  • Assist with network restoration documentation and updates during outage events
  • Occasionally support installation or maintenance activities in data centers or remote facilities
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of experience working with GIS software or spatial mapping systems
  • Experience creating, editing, and maintaining spatial data and maps
  • Familiarity with GIS concepts such as layers, attributes, and geospatial data management
  • Ability to learn telecommunications network documentation practices
  • Basic understanding of infrastructure mapping or utility networks
  • Experience with Visio and DesignCAD
  • Experience with cvFiber, ConnectBase, and FiberWorks by Enghouse

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, utilities, or infrastructure environments
    • Exposure to fiber network concepts such as splice points, fiber routes, and conduit systems
    • Understanding of fiber types and structured cabling

    WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Primarily indoor work in an office environment requiring long periods of sitting.
    • Frequent utilization of manual dexterity and visualization of a computer screen
    • Valid driver’s license for company vehicle use
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

      About the Company

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