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Summary: Join our team as a GIS Specialist where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of small public water, wastewater, and stormwater utility systems. This position offers the chance to utilize and advance your expertise in ESRI ArcGIS software, while working on impactful projects that support community infrastructure. You will be responsible for creating and delivering GIS training programs, managing complex GIS projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive long-term sustainability and efficiency in utility systems. You will have the opportunity to creatively develop GIS workflows while staying up-to-date with new water and wastewater regulations set by the EPA and Federal/State agencies. Key Responsibilities: Create and Utilize ESRI ArcGIS Applications (25%): Develop and use ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, Hubs, Dashboards, Field Maps, and Survey123 to meet the needs of internal RCAP staff and water and wastewater utilities. Collect and Maintain GNSS Data (20%): Collaborate with small public water and sewer utility staff to gather and maintain GPS-derived data on asset locations and condition assessments. Develop GIS Mobile Applications (15%): Create mobile GIS maps using applications such as Survey123 and Field Maps to support utility mapping and ongoing use by utility system employees. Develop and Deliver GIS Training (10%): Create and conduct GIS training sessions for internal RCAP staff and utility operators. Develop engaging training content and materials and provide continuing education units (CEUs) for water and wastewater operators to enhance their skills and knowledge in GIS applications and tools. Record and Report Project Activities (10%): Document all project activities and regularly report progress to the organization and federal funding partners. Support Public Policy Outreach (5%): Assist RCAP Solutions and the national RCAP network in public policy outreach initiatives. Engage in Collaborative Activities (5%): Actively engage in CER team meetings, trainings, conferences, and the RCAP National GIS working group to support Community and Environmental Resources division objectives. Coordinate with Officials and Stakeholders (5%): Interface with primacy and community officials, local leaders, and other project staff to coordinate technical, regulatory, and funding efforts appropriately. Ensure GIS Data Accuracy (5%): Verify changes for accuracy (QA/QC) and utilize ArcGIS to update utility data and mapping effectively. Educational Requirements: Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Required Licensure Current and valid driver?s license Working Conditions Home-based office typical GPS Field work in rural environments The position is mostly remote, but involves travel requiring both day and overnight trips which could include weekends and evenings (average travel up to 20%; seasonal dependent) Location - This is a remote position; however, the candidate must be located within the RCAP Solutions service area, which includes Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and all six New England states. Click Here to Read Full Job Description