GIS Specialist I

Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist HELP CONNECT ARIZONA.

BUILD THE FUTURE OF BROADBAND.

At Wecom Fiber, we're helping bridge the digital divide across Arizona by building and maintaining the communications infrastructure that powers homes, businesses, schools, and communities.

As our next Senior Manager of Field Operations Support, you'll play a key leadership role in scaling operations, improving performance, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing telecommunications organization.

WHY WECOM? At Wecom, we believe exceptional people deserve more than a paycheck.

We're building a workplace where employees can grow their careers, make an impact, and help shape the future of telecommunications across Arizona.

Our employees are helping connect communities, expand broadband access, and bring meaningful technology infrastructure to underserved areas throughout the state.

GIS SPECIALIST Reports to: Manager of Engineering Location:Phoenix, AZ Position Summary: The GIS Specialist at Wecom Fiber plays a critical role in supporting geographic information system (GIS) activities, fiber network records management, spatial data analysis, and mapping functions across the full lifecycle of FTTH network infrastructure from planning and design through construction and ongoing operations.

This role is the primary steward of accurate, complete, and current network asset data in Wecom Fibers GIS and fiber inventory systems.

Key Responsibilities: Collect, analyze, and manage spatial data using GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, IQGeo, Vetro FiberMap, or similar) to support FTTH network planning, asset management, and project mapping.Create and maintain accurate fiber network maps, strand counts, splice diagrams, and spatial databases to support engineering design, construction execution, and executive decision-making.Build, maintain, and continuously improve fiber network records in the companys GIS system of record (e.g., IQGeo, Vetro, 3-GIS), ensuring data structure, plan hygiene, and nomenclature standards are consistently applied across all markets.Perform QA/QC on GIS and OSP engineering data including fiber cable, conduit, splice points, equipment locations, and passings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to company data standards and NEC requirements.Collaborate closely with OSP engineers, construction project managers, field technicians, and network operations teams to integrate GIS data throughout the network build lifecycle, from high-level design (HLD) through final as-built records.Review and incorporate construction as-builts and civil engineering prints into GIS inventory systems, accurately recording fiber routes, conduit paths, splice closures, equipment locations, and all OSP assets to reflect field-installed conditions.Prepare and maintain GIS maps, facility redlines, and positive response data to support 811 utility locate requests and ensure Wecom Fibers underground infrastructure is properly represented in one-call ...