GIS Product Support Specialist I - DATAMARK (Remote, East Coast)

WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE - DATAMARK®

Michael Baker International is a national leader in technology solutions supporting clients in local, state, and national government to solve complex problems with advanced technologies for the 21st century. The DATAMARK practice consists of a skilled group of subject matter experts whose mission is to provide the necessary education, fact-finding, and solutions to solve complex problems in the public safety and enterprise GIS markets. DATAMARK is the go-to authority on GIS data for public safety and enterprise GIS. Its data-forward, full-service but configurable solutions provide the highest levels of data completeness and accuracy. The DATAMARK team has quickly grown to become the premier nationwide provider of SaaS solutions for public safety and enterprise GIS.

DESCRIPTION – GIS Product Support Specialist I

Michael Baker International is seeking a qualified GIS Product Support Specialist I to join Michael Baker’s DATAMARK Product Development team. Our public safety practice seeks a GIS Product Support Specialist I who will leverage our dynamic team, solutions, and cloud-native software to deliver Public Safety solutions for local, state, and federal clients. This individual will need to be a self-starter with a high level of technical expertise and exceptional communication skills to contribute to the Product team goals. GIS Product Support Specialist I’s are focused on providing technical support to DATAMARK clients through the DATAMARK Support Center to foster client relationship development, expansion, retention, and optimization. There are four necessary building blocks for GIS Product Support Specialist I’s: in-depth knowledge of our clients, effective expertise in the products and services being sold, industry expertise, and a passion for supporting our client’s success.

This role is accountable for the maintenance of the DATAMARK Support Center procedures, policies, and communication channels to provide exceptional technical support to existing clients. GIS Product Support Specialist I’s will play an active role in the maintenance and growth of the DATAMARK Support Center. Monitoring the Help Desk ticket system and responding to tickets according to the defined client SLA. GIS Product Support Specialist I’s will collaborate with the Product Team and Project Management Team to provide excellent client support and the upsell and cross-sell to existing client accounts. Reporting to the Product Owner, the GIS Product Support Specialist I will help generate client satisfaction and retention metrics to support analytics and reporting to leadership. GIS Product Support Specialist I’s will also engage in cross-training programs to ensure that they develop and maintain expertise in all products and services to provide premium support to clients and maximize SaaS subscription renewals. 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and help grow the DATAMARK Support Centers, ensuring excellent customer service and timely responses to client inquiries
• Monitor the Help Desk ticket system and respond to tickets according to the defined client SLA
• Triage and report product concerns and issues to the Product team
• Update the Knowledge Base to inform clients about new features and functionalities
• Work closely with various stakeholders including project managers, developers, and product team members to act as an advocate for the client within the scope of company policies and procedures
• Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
• Identify clients’ needs, clarify information, research issues, and provide solutions and/or alternatives
• Maintain product expertise to quickly solve basic technical issues for clients
• Host one-on-one sessions with clients to provide product and GIS guidance as needed
• Follow up with internal teams on client issues as needed

Required Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience
• 1-5 years of experience in a professional GIS role
• 2+ years of experience in a client-facing role
• Previous experience working in a remote environment, demonstrating an ability to work independently and remain productive
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
• Proven analytical abilities with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, capable of identifying and resolving issues quickly
• Proficiency in translating complex technical matters into easy-to-understand language for non-technical audiences
• Adept at handling changes and adapting to a fast-paced, flexible work environment
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Be willing to work on short notice or with little advance notice, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of public safety and/or GIS requirements for NG9-1-1
• Experience using help desk software
• Experience working on a product development team

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY

The position is remote, but the employee is required to be located in Eastern Standard Time Zone.  

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $53,000 to $78,000, depending on the experience and skillset of the incoming candidate.

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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