Lake County Division of Transportation
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Job Description
Lake County Division of Transportation (DOT) is seeking a full-time Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst to perform basic design, production and graphic representations using GIS data. They will be responsible for creating maps and displays for effective communication of DOT programs and products. The work involves such tasks as inventory gathering along county bikeways, maintaining spatial data, and map creation. This position may require you to work in all types of weather conditions. This position works Monday through Friday from 6:30am – 3:00pm.
Required Skills
In order to be successful in this position the candidate must have knowledge of geography as applied to concepts and principles of GIS, map projections and datums, coordinate systems and cartographic designs. The candidate must have training and/or skill in using a personal computer and desktop software such as databases, electronic spreadsheets, or other graphics software; (ESRI GIS products: ArcGIS), a good understanding of GIS programming and customization techniques and database development and programming. This candidate will possess the ability to make and maintain records of technical computations, ability and willingness to learn technical GIS tasks and procedures. This candidate must be able to communicate effectively and follow oral and/or written instructions and have the ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships.
Required Experience
We are looking for a candidate possessing a Bachelor’s degree with significant course work in GIS and other studies relevant to county government operations (geography, planning, environmental science, etc.). Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license. ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONED ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAM, WHICH INCLUDES A DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN AND A BACKGROUND SCREENING.
Lake County Government offers a competitive salary and benefit package, and is committed to being an employer of choice.
Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.