Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
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Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and managing a computer-based GIS mapping and information system for the Southwestern Wisconsin Region. The GIS Specialist will provide maps, images, and on-line resources used for community development planning, on-line asset management systems, and grant applications. The position will be responsible for managing the flow and dissemination of all cartographic information, keeping existing maps and databases updated.
Description:
SWWRPC seeks a qualified individual to lead the development and implementation of our GIS and related web-based applications. Duties include designing and maintaining spatial data layers and associated databases, data conversion, recommending workflows to create and maintain spatial data, and conducting land use and planning-related spatial analysis. The GIS Specialist will act as a major participant in the development and implementation of cartographic standards. The GIS Specialist will also take the lead in convening and facilitating the Southwest Wisconsin GIS Forum, a quarterly meeting of GIS and land records professionals. This position will also be responsible for website maintenance and possibly web development, depending upon qualifications.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, terminology, and trends in geographic information system design and usage for modern land based mapping.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of geographic information systems or computerized forecast modeling.
- Knowledge of the concepts and structure of computer programming languages.
- Knowledge of demographics, statistics, and spatial analysis.
- Knowledge of cartographic design and best practices.
- Knowledge of land records management practices and land records modernization processes in Wisconsin.
- Knowledge of database management best practices.
- Experience in digital drafting, geographic information system design, implementation and management.
- Extensive proficiency with ESRI suite of software products, specifically Python Scripting for ArcGIS (ArcPy), ArcGIS, ArcOnline, and Model Building.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and Adobe Suite.
- Experience with RDBMS and GPS data collection.
- Proficiency with Internet/Intranet based GIS Solutions.
- Experience interpreting legal descriptions and familiarity with the Public Land Survey System.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other employees and the general public.
- Ability to communicate, and translate as needed, technical information related to cartography and spatial analysis to policy makers and elected officials.
- Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
- Ability to attend to details while fulfilling larger goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Planning, or GIS. Master’s degree and GIS Certificate preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in graphic design.
- Familiarity with current issues facing small rural communities.
- Knowledge of state and local ordinances pertaining to land records in the State of Wisconsin.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Map production or other planning project support – 70%
- GIS maintenance / data formatting and updating – 20%
- Marketing and media, including website maintenance – 5%
- Additional duties and administrative functions – 5%
How to Apply:
Those interested should submit an electronic cover letter, resume, three professional references, a brief portfolio of past work, and a completed SWWRPC Application (available at http://swwrpc.org/wordpress/about/employment-opportunities/) to jobs@swwrpc.org .