GIS Jobs Clearinghouse: Job Detail

Job Detail

Organization: Lake County Forest Preserves
Title: GIS Technician
Location: Libertyville, IL

Posted: 2025-02-07
Application Deadline:

Position Description:

SUMMARY
The GIS Technician assists with maintenance and development of District-wide Geographic Information System (GIS), including asset inventories, land management and ecological databases. Assists in the creation and maintenance of the District’s GIS layers in Geodatabases, and the conversion of data from multiple sources and types. Performs data acquisition, collection, and verification tasks in the field utilizing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Creates and maintains metadata for District’s GIS layers. Creates maps and data for District staff, Departments, and special projects. Performs lifting tasks up to 25 pounds. Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations. Performs tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and sitting.

EXPERIENCE
Knowledge in the operation of mapping and database software packages, including ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123 and related tools such as Geodatabases. Knowledge of GNSS data collection, GIS standards, terms, principles, and mapping. Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word. Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES
Interest in employment with the Forest Preserves can only be expressed by submitting a Forest Preserve Employment Application. Applications are accepted online at www.lcfpd.org/who-we-are/careers/. Positions are open until filled.

ABOUT LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES
The Lake County Forest Preserves offers an excellent work environment as well as complies with the Paid Leave for All Workers Act by offering paid time off.

As principal guardian of Lake County’s open spaces and natural areas since 1958, we manage more than 31,200 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities for all people. Visitors of all ages can enjoy over 209 miles of trails for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, ponds and lakes for fishing, public golf courses, historical and cultural venues, public access to Fox River and Lake Michigan, and award-winning nature and history education programs and events.