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Job Status :   Full Time, Employee
Company :   University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Posting Date :   October 3
Closing Date :   October 31
5:00 PM Eastern
Relevant Experience :   3 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Location :   Urbana, Illinois
Category :   GIS

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist

The Engineering & Transportation Services Facilities Information Resources Unit at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a GIS Specialist to help lead the expansion of Facilities Information Resources geographic information systems products and services. Facilities Information Resources (FIR) maintains documentation and information systems related to campus infrastructure, and offers value-added custom services to enhance campus preparedness, awareness, knowledge and efficiency.  The department is comprised of four units:  Mapping and Drafting, Graphic Design, Records and Library, and Space Inventory.

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Information Management Coordinator this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, development, and coordination of the Mapping and Drafting unit.  The GIS Specialist is also responsible for production work involving development and maintenance of FIR Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Duties and responsibilities include:

  •  Work closely with Energy Services, Utility Distribution Staff; managing, documenting and maintaining the University’s utility distribution systems GIS data.
  •  Work collaboratively with Facilities & Services (F&S) IT unit to develop and maintain client ESRI ArcGIS web applications and services with ASP.NET, Java, JavaScript, HTML, web scripting and SQL programming.
  •  Work collaboratively with F&S IT to develop, deploy, and maintain GIS applications built with ArcGIS extensions and ArcGIS Server.
  •  Utilize ESRI’s suite of ArcGIS software applications with relational databases including MS Access and SQL Server.
  •  Manage and maintain Facilities Information Resources’ GIS data in SQL Server SDE environment.
  •  Coordinate cross-unit initiatives to standardize controls and access to GIS related resources.
  •  Develop custom maps for Facilities Information Resources, F&S, and campus customers.
  •  Use Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to collect data.
  •  Conduct fieldwork to verify facility management information.
  •  Supervise student staff, prioritize work.
  •  Train staff on the use of GIS applications.
  •  Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Advanced Degree preferred) in Geographic Information Science, Computer Science, Engineering or other related field. Minimum three years of experience working with Geographic Information Systems.  Minimum two years of experience developing ArcGIS web applications and services with ASP.NET, Java, JavaScript, HTML, web scripting and SQL programming.  Minimum two years of experience working with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ArcSDE and ArcGIS Server.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible Academic Professional Position.  Anticipated start date is as soon as possible following the closing date.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications.