WORKING AT UNITED:

Building Opportunity

Working at United is more than just a job, it's being a part of something bigger.  United employees make a difference in our communities by providing our neighbors with an opportunity to run a business, communicate with family and friends across the world, and access unlimited resources.  United also builds opportunities for our employees to develop professionally, grow their careers, and use their skills to help others. 

Seize your career opportunity and help build opportunities for others by joining United's team!

We offer...

• Family oriented culture
• Competitive wages
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K match
• Paid holidays, accrued vacation and sick days
• Opportunities for career growth through company paid training and development
• and much more!

SUMMARY: The GIS Designer is responsible for the updating and maintenance of United’s mapping database. This position works and corresponds with management and contractors to gather the correct information and implementing it in a timely manner. Attend meetings, training's and other events to generate GIS data and up to date as-built projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include the following, but other duties may be assigned as required.

• Initial map prep for United implementation(s)
• Intensive detailed map work
• Interpret as-built project information and relate it to the base map
• Work directly with construction contractors when appropriate
• Create a variety of map products on a daily basis.
• Create, edit and consume data from multiple sources and in various formats (Geodatabases, Web Services, etc.).
• Potentially coordinate and conduct internal training
• Maintain the team’s goals and quality control throughout project development and completion.
• Continuously seek and suggest new approaches to GIS leadership including, but not limited to practices and processes to improve the quality and efficiency
• QA/QC all work products.
• Interpret internal United requests, including but not limited to GIS, Training, etc. and ensure deliverables are evaluated and have met client expectations.
• Serves at the direction of the Engineering Manager and performs additional duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Experience, Skills, and Licenses/Certificates: 

• Bachelor of Science in GIS or other technically related field required.
• 1-2 years’ related professional experience preferred.

Knowledge and Personal Qualifications:

• Intermediate knowledge and capability to work with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office applications required.
• Basic knowledge or experience with AutoCAD Map3D (ELations Mapping) or ESRI ArcGIS Software Suite (Desktop, Pro, Online, Enterprise, Apps).
• Experience and familiarity with field data collection methods preferred.(Trimble GPS)
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to defuse tension within project team or between teams, should it arise.
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Industry specific knowledge in disaster or emergency response a plus.

ABOUT UNITED COMMUNICATIONS:

United has been a part of Middle Tennessee for over 70 years.  Headquartered in Chapel Hill, TN, United is a leading provider of advanced communications services in Middle Tennessee, providing residents and businesses with high-speed Internet, digital TV and phone service.  United operates a state-of-the art fiber optic network and was one of the first companies in Tennessee to introduce a Fiber-to-the-Home product to residential customers.  United has joined with the Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative to provide broadband to their members in Cannon, Rutherford, Wilson counties, and United continues to provide services to its customers in Marshall, Bedford, Franklin, and Williamson counties.

UNITED COMMUNICATION'S MISSION: 

We enrich our communities and the lives of our neighbors through reliable connections and passionate service.

UNITED COMMUNICATION'S VALUES:

• Safety – we assure the safety of everything we do.
• Service – we are responsive, informed, and easy to do business with.
• United – we communicate and collaborate.
• Integrity – we keep our promises, and do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Driven – we serve to win customers.