GIS Coordinator

KNOX COUNTY, IL

Invites applications for the position of:

GIS Coordinator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing operation of Knox County’s GIS program.
• Discusses user problems to be solved such as planning, modeling and specific assessment of conditions
• Works with users to analyze and correct problems
• Creates and manages geospatial databases
• Performs data analytics
• Create RFPs and administers contract for updating county-wide aerials
• Prepares GIS budget and performs GIS fee studies as needed
• Conducts “needs assessments” (i.e., equipment, software, hardware, etc.) to determine current and future needs and to provide recommendations
• Research cadastral map issues and discrepancies
• Verifies system malfunctions and determines appropriate course of action
• Works with consultants as needed
• Works with other governmental agencies as needed
• Maintains currency in technical developments by interactions with other professionals and system vendors

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Geography or related field required or equivalent work experience with a Bachelor’s degree

The preferred candidate will have:

• Experience with ESRI products and solutions; ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS-Desktop; ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Model Builder, Parcel Fabric
• Experience with programming in Python, Arcade, Html, SQL, XML, JSON, Net
• SQL Server, SDE Administration, SQL, spatial experience is a plus

A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

Resumes should be submitted to:

Sonia Hochstetler

Knox County Annex-Suite 1
121 South Prairie Street
Galesburg, IL  61401

Email:  [email protected]