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GIS Technician at Lake County Forest Preserve District

Libertyville, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GIS, Data Collection, Data Verification, GNSS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123, Geodatabases, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Industry

Government Administration

Description

TEMPORARY POSITION - 6 MONTHS SUMMARY The GIS Technician assists with maintenance and development of District-wide Geographic Information System (GIS), including asset and utility inventories and habitat classification and land management datasets. Assists in the creation and maintenance of the District’s GIS layers in geodatabases, and the conversion of data from multiple sources and types. Performs data acquisition, collection, and verification tasks in the field utilizing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Creates and maintains metadata for District’s GIS layers. Creates maps, applications and data for District staff, Departments, and special projects. Performs lifting tasks up to 25 pounds. Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations. Performs tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and sitting. EXPERIENCE Knowledge in the operation of mapping and database software packages, including ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123 and related tools such as geodatabases. Knowledge of GNSS data collection, GIS standards, terms, principles, and mapping. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license. BENEFITS The Lake County Forest Preserves offers an excellent work environment as well as complies with the Paid Leave for All Workers Act by offering paid time off.

Responsibilities

The GIS Technician assists with the maintenance and development of the District-wide GIS, including asset inventories and habitat classification datasets. They also perform data acquisition and verification tasks in the field and create maps and applications for District staff.