Geographical Information Systems Specialist

Under the direction of the GIS Manager, performs intermediate to advanced technical support for the GIS system implementation and operation. Creates, maintains, tests, and enhances GIS datasets, maps, and databases to support system needs and customer requirements. This role is strictly in-office only. Remote or hybrid work options are not available.

Associates Degree from an accredited two-year college or professional/technical school or program in GIS, Computer Science, Cartography or related field with two (2) years’ experience in mapping, 9-1-1 communication or other 9-1-1 functions. Prior experience with 9-1-1 or emergency response operations, GPS data acquisition, and government operations at the county or regional level preferred. Excellent customer services skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task several projects. Must pass a pre-employment GIS based skills assessment. Must pass a fingerprint-based background check prior to employment.

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• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan, $85,217 (Minimum Compensation) - $110,809 (Maximum Compensation) Exempt. Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, vacation, and tuition reimbursement program. https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations