GIS Technician

JOB TITLE: Technician, GIS

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

Our Benefits Include

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 245,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: The GIS Technician is responsible for updating and maintaining LCEC's electronic mapping systems within the System Graphics department. This position performs advanced updates to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to ensure the accuracy and integrity of spatial data. The technician will provide essential support to the Engineering and Operations Division by delivering timely mapping solutions and assisting with data analysis.

In addition, the GIS Technician will conduct field work such as GPS data collection, field verifications, and inspections to validate and enhance GIS data. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, technical proficiency, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams to support operational needs. This position plays a vital role in maintaining accurate, up-to-date geospatial information that supports the reliability and efficiency of LCEC's infrastructure and services.

Position Responsibilities

Education

Experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Licenses & Certifications

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.