GIS Specialist I, II, or III

GIS Specialist I, II, or III

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County or TCRPC) serves Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties in central Illinois. The primary function of Tri-County is to study the needs and conditions of our region and to develop strategies that enhance the region’s communities. Additionally, TCRPC serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which supports regional short- and long-term transportation planning needs. Tri-County offers a friendly work atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision-making and opportunities to work individually and in team settings on regional asset management, environmental, land use, and transportation projects.

Job Summary

Tri-County seeks a full-time GIS Specialist I, II, or III to support the administration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at TCRPC, provide GIS services to partner organizations and communities, and assist staff with mapping, spatial analysis, asset management, and planning projects. Primary responsibilities include assisting with or leading the administration of the Commission’s GIS environment, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise/Server, spatial databases, web applications, and geospatial data workflows.

Job Duties

• Lead and support jurisdictional asset management projects, including roadways, sidewalks, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, water distribution, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and other public infrastructure assets.
• Provide GIS support and data analysis to support TCRPC’s work program.
• Support transportation planning activities through data management, GIS analysis, travel demand modeling, and related technical tasks.
• Develop and maintain web mapping applications and dashboards for staff, partner agencies, and the public.
• Create maps and graphics, design databases, and perform data input tasks, such as digitizing. 
• Design, implement, and document spatial and data-driven applications.
• Work with partners and communities to successfully manage various work tasks, such as performing software and data installations and training end-users.
• Configure, support, and utilize mobile GIS and field data collection technologies, including ArcGIS Online, Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, and Trimble GPS units, to support asset management and infrastructure inventory efforts.
• Manage the Commission’s Miovision Scout Plus traffic data collection equipment to collect vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian, turning movement, and speed study data for transportation planning purposes.
• Assist planning staff with developing and preparing maps for various planning projects.
• Provide QA/QC vendor review of complex GIS data sets.
• Attend Commission, Technical, and Human Service Transportation Plan (HSTP) meetings as needed to provide technical support and present project information.
• Stay current with GIS industry innovations and technology, software, and hardware.

Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or a related field. The position may be filled at the GIS Specialist I, II, or III level depending on an individual’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated technical capabilities. Relevant professional experience, internships, and proficiency with GIS applications will be considered. Candidates must be detail-oriented and organized, skilled in verbal and written communication, and able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment while managing multiple projects. Prior local government experience, travel demand modeling with TransCAD, and project management skills, are preferred. Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign and other graphic design applications is helpful.   

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is based on experience and capabilities, with a starting range of $50,000 to $75,000+ annually. The position is based on a 35-hour work week (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, including a one-hour lunch), with occasional evening meetings or community events as needed. Tri-County offers an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; an optional Health Savings Account (HSA); life insurance; short-term disability insurance; participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan; an optional 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan; and paid time off, including holiday, vacation, personal, and sick leave.

To Apply

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest summarizing relevant experience and professional goals, a resume, and the names and contact information for three references via email to [email protected] or via mail to TCRPC, 456 Fulton Street, Suite 401, Peoria, Illinois 61602. 

TCRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be able to legally work in the United States.