GIS Specialist

Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

19h

About The Position

The GIS Specialist will prepare and assist in developing plans, studies, and analysis associated with spatial data related to natural resources, parks, parkways, open spaces, and park facilities within the Park system. This role is also responsible for inventory and mapping park system assets and resources, assisting with digital data for CityWorks integration, providing digital data for capital planning purposes, reviewing real estate history and documents, and ensuring quality service and product delivery.

Requirements

Current resident of Wisconsin.
Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, able to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related field.
At least three (3) years of Mapping or GIS experience.

Nice To Haves

GIS Certification.
Experience with ESRI GIS Package.
Land Resource Planning experience.

Responsibilities

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 GIS-related applications, prepare exhibits, and provide system asset data.
Create and manage GIS web applications and support CityWorks digital asset needs.
Assist with grant data and research subject matter.
Assist with the preparation of applications and reports.
Create capital planning spatial digital data and assist in department-wide planning and needs assessments.
Analyze proposals, interpret maps, data, and real estate documents.
Communicate findings and conclusions.
Conduct research as necessary, provide background data and analysis, provide input, compose text, and prepare maps and other exhibits.
Participate in special project teams and community outreach, marketing, and communication efforts.
Perform all other duties as assigned.