BARC Electric Cooperative (BARC) is a customer-focused, diversified rural electric cooperative, engaged in electric service, Internet services, and solar programs. Look no further if you are a Geographic Information System (GIS) professional and have a desire for excitement at a growing and forward-thinking cooperative. 

The Geographic Information System Tech (GIS) has duties and responsibilities related to both electric operations as well as fiber/broadband.  These include:

Provide expertise in data creation through conversion of existing data sources into GIS data, expertise in field survey methods and differential correction, data file management, and development of cartographic products.  Operate and maintain the cooperative’s GIS/mapping infrastructure, including GIS applications and data, GPS devices and operations, staking applications and data, and other various applications dependent upon the GIS/mapping infrastructure (outage management, automated vehicle location (AVL), and engineering modeling applications).  Provide support to field personnel as required.  Work cooperatively with vendor support representatives, IT and Engineering personnel, and end users to provide system support and ensure continued system functionality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:

• Create, revise, and maintain technical data used for reports, maps and sketches.
• Create, revise and maintain material and property equipment records.
• Obtain information required to perform work from multiple resources including; verbal/electronic communications, sketches, marked drawings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals.
• Operate large scale plotters and other duplicating equipment.
• Work with other organizations of the company to resolve discrepancies to assure that data reflects accurate field conditions.
• Design and run moderately complex queries and reports defined to pull data from graphical and non-graphical databases.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in various related data systems utilized to perform GIS duties.
• Assist in training others in the technical aspects of the various systems utilized to perform GIS duties
• Provide support for BARC personnel and contractors for GIS/mapping systems and staking applications.

Perform other duties as assigned 

Most job duties of this position are primarily based in an office environment.  However, the successful candidate will be expected to traverse difficult terrain when necessary, work outdoors in all types of weather, lift heavy objects on occasion and generally have the ability to complete challenging physical work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a High School graduate
• Must maintain a valid Virginia Driver’s license

Preferred Knowledge:

• ESRI ArcGIS Server, and desktop GIS products
• GPS devices and operations
• MilSoft WindMil engineering application
• UPN system (including engineering and operations applications)
• Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle RDBMS
• Working knowledge of NRECA Multispeak standard
• Working knowledge of electric delivery system topology
• Microsoft Office applications

Desired Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent work experience
• Additional IT and engineering/technical certifications preferred
• Supporting and maintaining GIS/mapping applications
• Administering and maintaining computer data and databases
• Technical experience in an electric utility

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Obtain a Medic First Aid Certificate
• Obtain VDOT Work Zone Safety Certification (flagging training)
• Obtain AED certification
• Maintain the order and appearance of assigned vehicle.

BARC offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, retirement (pension and 401(k) contributions) health/dental insurance, life insurance, performance bonuses, and paid time off.