GIS Specialist

The Village of Plainfield is seeking to hire a full-time GIS Specialist.  This position is responsible for all aspects of the Village's Geographic Information System (GIS) including basic system maintenance, administration, upgrade planning, and enhancements for the hardware and software. This role is also responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, efficiency, and enhancement of the Village’s Work Order and Asset Management platform and Permitting platform using Central Square and Open Gov respectively.  

Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or Computer Science and 4+ years of experience in a broad range of GIS-related assignments.   Experience in local, county, or state government is highly desirable.

The Village is pleased to offer a comprehensive employee benefits program that includes medical insurance options at a low cost as well as complimentary dental, vision, and life insurances. This position will participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension, 457 Retirement plan, and an employee wellness program. Paid vacation, two personal, twelve sick, and eleven holidays are also provided annually. The salary range for this exempt position is $72,341 – $102,114 annually, depending on qualifications and experiences. Anticipated starting salary is from the minimum to the middle of the range. 

Please see the full job description for more details.  Applications are available online or you may pick one up at Village Hall, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Email your application and resume along with a cover letter to [email protected].