The Role
Leads GIS activities for large-scale fiber and broadband projects across design, permitting, construction, and lifecycle management. Designs schemas, geodatabases, geoprocessing tools, dashboards, and automated workflows; manages data migrations, versioning, topology, and attribute rules. Performs spatial and design quality control, produces permitting and construction deliverables, resolves complex GIS issues, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, and mentors junior GIS specialists.
Summary Generated by Built In
JSI invites you to join our team as a GIS Specialist III on our Engineering team in our Charlotte, NC office, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion—while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.
About the Company:
About the Company:
JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With over 1,000 clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets such as Florida, Texas, Maryland, and Alaska, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.
Position Overview:
As a GIS Specialist III, you will carry senior GIS work across large-scale fiber projects: feature schema and geodatabase design, design-standard alignment, data migration, and production deliverables from permitting through construction and lifecycle. You will work in an Esri environment that is moving from hosted feature layers toward enterprise geodatabase practices, including versioning, attribute rules, and automated workflows. The role calls for someone who already understands OSP across design, permitting, and construction, and who can turn that process knowledge into durable layers, attributes, topology, and publish-ready products. You will also raise the work of GIS Specialist I and II staff on both design-focused QC and production packages.
Responsibilities
- Lead GIS efforts for large-scale fiber projects, overseeing strategic planning, design, permitting, construction, and lifecycle management.
- Design and implement advanced geoprocessing tools, dashboards, and workflows that optimize efficiency, ensure accurate spatial analysis, and integrate fiber engineering principles.
- Collaborate with OSP Management, engineering teams, and clients to resolve complex, high-impact GIS challenges under time-sensitive conditions.
- Mentor GIS Specialist I and II staff, and support region-wide training initiatives.
- Oversee and enforce rigorous QC/QA protocols across GIS deliverables, ensuring geometric accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Coordinate cross-departmental GIS initiatives, introducing innovative solutions and fostering integration between engineering, implementation, and management teams.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Design, update, and govern GIS feature layer schemas ensuring design guidelines remain compatible with domains, attributes, topology, and attribute rules across clients and project types.
- Apply versioning and enterprise geodatabase practices to editing workflows, database structure, automation, and the use of hosted and enterprise layers together.
- Plan and execute spatial data migrations between schemas, hosted layers, and enterprise environments, with QC that preserves geometry, attributes, and relationships.
- Perform and review design-side GIS work: feature data QC, spatial analysis, and checks that geometry and attributes meet design standards and topological rules.
- Produce and review production deliverables, including permitting maps and prints, construction plans, portal project packages, and dashboards that satisfy internal teams and external parties.
- Work with OSP management, design, permitting, construction, and clients to resolve high-impact GIS issues on active, time-sensitive projects.
- Set QC/QA expectations for geometric accuracy, attribute integrity, and compliance, and guide GIS Specialist I and II staff so design QC, publishing, and project packages can proceed with sound technical judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in GIS or Engineering, with 8+ years of GIS and 5+ years of OSP experience is preferred.
- Experience with enterprise geodatabase design, versioning, and attribute rules; PostgreSQL/PostGIS or similar enterprise spatial database experience.
- Familiarity with automation or AI-assisted geospatial workflows.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
- Generous PTO and travel support.
- Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.
To learn more about JSI, visit us at jsitel.com.
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To learn more about JSI, visit us at jsitel.com.
Skills Required
- Design, update, and govern GIS feature layer schemas, including domains, attributes, topology, and attribute rules.
- Apply versioning and enterprise geodatabase practices to editing workflows, database structures, automation, and hosted and enterprise layers.
- Plan and execute spatial data migrations between schemas, hosted layers, and enterprise environments while preserving geometry, attributes, and relationships.
- Perform and review design-side GIS work, including feature data quality control, spatial analysis, and geometry, attribute, and topology checks.
- Produce and review permitting maps, construction plans, portal project packages, and dashboards.
- Resolve GIS issues with OSP management, design, permitting, construction, and client teams on active projects.
- Set GIS quality assurance and quality control expectations and guide GIS Specialist I and II staff.
- Master's degree in GIS or Engineering.
- 8+ years of GIS experience and 5+ years of OSP experience.
- Experience with enterprise geodatabase design, versioning, attribute rules, and PostgreSQL/PostGIS or similar enterprise spatial databases.
- Familiarity with automation or AI-assisted geospatial workflows.
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The Company
What We Do
JSI is a full-service consulting firm that provides financial, engineering, management, regulatory, and strategic guidance to independent communications and broadband providers. With over 60 years of experience, the company helps clients modernize networks, secure funding, and achieve sustainable growth. JSI operates as a unified partner, offering end-to-end solutions that empower rural and regional providers to expand their reach and compete effectively in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
