Geospatial Analyst

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Richfield, OH

Additional Locations: Richfield Ohio Office - 10% Travel

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 231020

Position Overview

The NISC MapWise Specialist supports field operations by managing, maintaining, and updating GIS mapping data for overhead and underground electrical utility systems. This role involves utilizing NISC MapWise software to ensure accurate asset tracking, mapping integrity, and seamless integration with field data collection teams.

Compensation Detail

This is a full-time hourly position with a range of $28-35* an hour reporting our of our Richfield, Ohio office.

• Range is commensurate with education, experience, and utility industry knowledge

Job Duties

• Maintain and update electrical utility asset inventories, including overhead and underground distribution lines, poles, transformers, and related infrastructure, using NISC MapWise.

• Collaborate with field crews and data collection personnel to verify asset locations, attribute data, and inventory accuracy.

• Process, perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and integrate field-collected GPS and attribute data into the enterprise GIS database.

• Generate custom maps, reports, and spatial queries to support engineering, operations, and field planning needs.

• Troubleshoot mapping discrepancies and resolve data conflicts between field observations and existing system records.

• Provide technical support and guidance to field personnel on MapWise mobile applications and data collection workflows.

• Ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations regarding utility mapping and data management.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Demonstrated experience working with NISC MapWise or similar utility GIS mapping software(Futura, Arcpro, ArcGIS Engine, ArcFM, Carlson GIS, Windmill.)

• Familiarity with overhead and underground electrical utility systems, components, and asset nomenclature.

• Proficiency in GPS data collection methods and mobile GIS field applications.

• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to perform data QA/QC and spatial analysis.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with field operations and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with the broader NISC software suite.

• Programming or scripting experience using Java.

• Hands-on experience conducting field inventories for utility or infrastructure projects.

• Specialized knowledge in electrical distribution systems.

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: None