Lumos Fiber · 1 day ago
Director - GIS
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expLumos is a leading fiber internet provider on a mission to deliver lightning-fast, 100% Fiber Optic internet. The Director - GIS will lead the team developing and maintaining the Company’s Geographic Information Systems to support multi-year growth plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize fiber deployment initiatives.
Information TechnologyInternetTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Drives the execution of strategic projects by coordinating efforts across teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, budgets, and on-time delivery
Scales our growth capabilities through strengthening network vendor & deployment partnerships
Conducts research and development of new GIS related products & procedures
Directs day-to-day operational and technical guidance to staff, schedule tasks; monitors workflow to ensure team meets established deadlines
Develops, implements, and maintains company-wide and departmental ESRI GIS modeling geospatial mapping & spatial analytics technology
Implements, coordinates, and enforces standards & procedures for ESRI GIS database mapping, maintenance, and administration
Provides structured GIS training and technical assistance to staff and other departments
Collaborates with cross-functional leadership to identify and implement GIS solutions and develop technical documentation
Efficiently identifies and implements process improvements to streamline the overall FTTP delivery solutions
Acts as a primary POC and SME for internal and external stakeholders – fosters strong relationships and addresses needs
Performs other duties as assigned including departmental and cross-functional projects
Qualification
Required
Deep experience as a GIS leader in the Fiber Industry
Substantial knowledge of FTTP technologies and design
Ability to understand scripting and coding to 3GIS/ArcGIS, Python, conversion of KML, CSV and shape-files
Proven experience and in-depth knowledge with FTTP industry best practices and standards with various GIS mapping formats
In-depth successful ESRI GIS Industry deployment leadership experience in OSP, Engineering, Planning, and/or Construction disciplines related to GIS software, location intelligence, and mapping
Proven experience in SQL Server or Oracle database administration, spatial data analysis & reporting skills, documented programming skills in Python, Avenue, JAVA, Visual Basic, VB.Net and/or Geospatial databases
Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of map creation, land descriptions, parcel numbers, and related concepts
Extensive knowledge with ESRI GIS software related to ESRI's geospatial mapping software and spatial analytics technology
People skills necessary to work, develop, and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with customers, coworkers, and external business partners
8+ years' proven progressive leadership experience in the use of ArcGIS Desktop (ArcInfo, ArcEditor, ArcView, w/extensions) ArcIMS, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, legacy ArcView GIS 3.x and ArcInfo workstation
High school diploma or equivalent required
Demonstrated experience mentoring and training employees with varying educational backgrounds and aptitudes
Skill in assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
Ability to facilitate and make presentations to groups
Ability to think analytically, detect errors, determine causes, and make corrections
Proactive, independent, and ability to take initiative to keep on-task and on-target
Fiber industry experience required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life’s challenges.
401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
Employee referral bonuses.
Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.
Company
Lumos Fiber
Lumos Fiber is a telecommunications company that specializes in internet, wifi, digital TV, and business voice solutions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.1B2024-04-25Private Equity
2024-04-25Acquired
2024-02-14Grant· $1.2M
Leadership Team
Shane Ward
Chief Financial Officer
A.J. Brown
Chief Legal Officer
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