GIS Specialist – Utility Mapping, Data Quality & Data Acceptance Testing
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GIS Specialist – Utility Mapping, Data Quality & Data Acceptance Testing
Celerity Consulting Group, LLC
GIS Specialist – Utility Mapping, Data Quality & Data Acceptance Testing (DAT) Location: San Francisco Bay Area or Remote work from home eligible (U.S. based) Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt About Celerity Celerity is an agile risk optimization company that empowers public utility organizations by converting complex data into clear, actionable intelligence to mitigate risk, optimize assets, and maximize project results. We partner with utilities across the United States to solve complex operational, data, and compliance challenges through a combination of deep industry expertise, advanced analytics, and practical execution. Our teams operate at the intersection of engineering, GIS, data, and program management to drive measurable, field-impacting results. Position Overview This GIS Specialist position supports mapping, data validation, and quality assurance activities for electric utility asset systems. This role plays a key part in executing Data Acceptance Testing (DAT) workflows, including validation of conflated datasets derived from multiple systems of record (e.g., GIS, SAP, engineering records, and field data). The GIS Specialist will ensure that integrated asset data meets defined acceptance criteria, quality standards, and program requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and experienced working with conflated or integrated utility datasets, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy, traceability, and quality. Key Responsibilities GIS Mapping & Data Maintenance - Perform GIS editing and data remediation for electric utility assets - Update and maintain spatial and attribute data in accordance with defined standards and workflows - Support data cleanup initiatives to improve overall asset data quality and confidence - Ensure alignment between GIS, engineering records, and system-of-record data sources Data Acceptance Testing (DAT) Execution - Execute Data Acceptance Testing (DAT) workflows across conflated GIS and asset datasets - Perform detailed review and validation of conflated data outputs, ensuring alignment between source systems (e.g., GIS, SAP, engineering records, and field-collected data) - Validate spatial and attribute accuracy of assets resulting from conflation processes (merging, alignment, and reconciliation of disparate datasets) - Apply standardized QA/QC protocols and acceptance criteria to determine data acceptance or rejection - Conduct structured sampling (e.g., statistically valid sampling approaches) to validate overall data quality - Identify, document, and categorize defects, discrepancies, and misalignments introduced through conflation or data integration processes - Support root cause analysis of data issues related to source system inconsistencies, transformation logic, or conflation workflows Performance Tracking & Reporting - Track and log effort, cycle time, and complexity associated with each DAT task - Maintain detailed records of throughput (e.g., records/assets reviewed per day/week) - Contribute to development of unit-based performance benchmarks and productivity models - Provide input into reporting on data quality trends, defect rates, and process efficiency Data Validation & Ingestion Support - Validate field-collected, legacy, and third-party data prior to system integration - Support ingestion workflows into GIS and related systems of record - Identify data gaps and coordinate resolution with cross-functional teams - Ensure data consistency across multiple platforms (e.g., GIS, SAP, document repositories) Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement - Participate in QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with program standards - Provide feedback on workflow inefficiencies, tooling limitations, and automation opportunities - Support continuous improvement of DAT processes and data validation methodologies - Contribute to documentation of workflows, standards, and best practices Collaboration & Coordination - Work closely with program managers, quality teams, and engineering resources - Coordinate with field validation teams and data providers to resolve discrepancies - Support alignment across GIS, data, and program workstreams - Participate in structured program cadences (e.g., weekly status meetings, production tracking) Performance Expectations (KPIs) - Achieve defined throughput targets (records/assets reviewed per day/week) - Maintain high data accuracy and QA/QC compliance rates - Ensure consistent application of acceptance criteria and validation standards - Accurately track cycle time, effort, and review complexity - Identify and document data quality trends and recurring issues - Contribute to process improvements and efficiency gains over time Required Qualifications Education & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, or a related field - 3–5 years of professional GIS experience - Experience supporting mapping, data maintenance, or asset data workflows - Experience working in structured QA/QC or data validation environments preferred Skills & Competencies - Proficiency with enterprise GIS platforms (Esri preferred) and spatial data editing - Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality - Ability to follow defined processes, workflows, and acceptance criteria - Experience with QA/QC methodologies and data validation processes - Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills - Ability to manage high-volume workloads in a production-driven environment - Strong organizational and communication skills Work Environment - Primarily remote with occasional travel for stakeholder meetings - Hybrid cadence for key workshops and program milestones The salary range for this position is provided in good faith and is subject to variation based on geographic location, candidate experience, and market conditions. Final compensation will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications and alignment with the role. In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws—including but not limited to those in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and other jurisdictions—we disclose salary ranges to promote equity and transparency. Where required by law, compensation and benefits information will be included in job postings or made available upon request. This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and standards of the position but is not exhaustive. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties that are reasonably related to their role and consistent with company policies and applicable labor laws. Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification. We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes: HEALTH & WELL-BEING - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance PEACE OF MIND - Disability Insurance (STD/LTD) - Flexible Spending Account - Health Savings Account - Basic Life/AD&D - 401(k) plan WORK/LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Off - Company Holidays - Leave of Absence - Flexible Work Schedules ADDITIONAL PERKS - Employee Referral Program - Professional Development - Charitable Contribution Match Based in Walnut Creek, CA with offices nationwide, Celerity energy engineers perform a critical, leadership role as strategic liaisons between data, assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field. See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: https://www.consultcelerity.com/ Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status or other status protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This position is open to individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
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World Food ProgrammeThe World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 2 May 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. 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