Milwaukee County Parks Department
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Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Type:
Full Time
Posted:
04/02/2019
Deadline to Apply:
04/09/2019
Payrate:
$29.80 - $35.72/hr
More Information:
Milwaukee County Job Posting
Job Summary:
Prepare and assist in developing plans, studies and analyses associated with natural resources, parks, open spaces, and park facilities within the Milwaukee County Parks system. Inventory and map park system assets and resources. As needed, assist and apply for grants for parks system improvements, natural resource conservation and real estate purposes. Work to preserve and enhance department assets by ensuring quality service and product delivery.
Duties:
- Geographic Information System (GIS) Administrator – Create and/or obtain data files on park resources and assets including real estate for mapping and inventory. Utilize GIS to integrate and analyze spatial and non-spatial information for: mapping, planning, decision-making, preparing exhibits, and providing system asset data.
- Grants and Planning – As needed, identify grant funding sources and projects. Research subject matter; prepare applications and reports; provide post-award documentation and materials; maintain database; assist in department-wide planning and needs assessments.
- Analysis and Research – Analyze proposals, interpret maps and data, and communicate findings and conclusions. Conduct research as necessary; provide background data, analysis, and input; compose text; prepare maps and other exhibits.
- Special Assignments and Projects – Participate on special project teams, community outreach, marketing and communication efforts.
- Safely and properly operate: vehicles, cameras, GPS units, computers and general office equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Current residency in the State of Wisconsin required within 6 months of employment
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required within 6 months of employment and must be maintained throughout employment
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Natural Resources, GIS, Geography, Land Management or closely related field required
- Three (3) years or more work experience in Mapping or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) required
- Previous work experience with various ESRI GIS products preferred
- Previous work experience in Land Resource Planning preferred
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