Facilities GIS Specialist

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Geoinformatics team within the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to support Physical Plant GIS operations. The team provides geospatial support for daily facilities operational activities and develops data-driven solutions to inform organizational planning and decision-making. This position collaborates with physical plant trades and services staff, GIS student employees, and stakeholders across FP&M. The Facilities GIS Specialist supports field data collection for utility infrastructure, conducts assessments to identify opportunities for improvement, and develops maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations that aid decision-making. The role requires strong communication and collaboration skills, attention to detail, and experience with data analysis and quality assurance. The successful candidate will work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is an ongoing/renewable, full-time position at 100% FTE. The standard schedule is onsite Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On occasion, schedule flexibility may be requested to accommodate working with staff on other shifts. The position is in FP&M’s Physical Plant, Utilities department.

Requirements

Two years of experience with ESRI GIS software and ArcGIS Pro.
At least one year of experience mapping two or more utility systems.
At least one year of experience working with ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online and related tools such as Experience Builder, Survey123, Field Maps, and Story Maps.
Strong organization and communication skills.
A bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a closely related field, or four years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Two years of progressively responsible GIS experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Python, SQL, or related programming, scripting, and database query languages used for data analysis, automation, and GIS-related workflows.
Experience with ArcGIS Indoors.
Experience creating cartographic materials aligned with organizational branding and visual communication standards.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, plans, as-built records, and other source documentation.
Experience collecting and managing geospatial data, including schema and domain structures.
Certification in ESRI or ArcGIS software.

Responsibilities

Adhere to established cartographic standards and quality assurance/quality control processes.
Manage project-specific and reference geospatial data in accordance with defined data management standards.
Collaborate with other IT staff to deliver project deliverables and visualizations.
Gather, verify, and coordinate data used for spatial analysis, data sciences, field operations, mapping, and data visualizations across programs and other agencies.
Support geospatial field data collection efforts as needed.
Train and consult with GIS users as needed.
Create maps and perform a wide range of geospatial analyses in support of projects.
Support field data collection for utility infrastructure, conduct assessments to identify improvement opportunities, and develop maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations to aid decision-making.