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Job Summary
Organizes, curates, catalogs, and maintains the County's enterprise geospatial data holdings to ensure that spatial datasets, metadata, and related documentation are accurate, accessible, and aligned with County data governance standards. Ensures spatial datasets, metadata, documentation, and related reference materials remain accurate, current, and accessible to internal and external users. Collaborates with internal departments and external partners to promote data integrity, improve data discoverability, and support evidence-based decision-making through reliable geospatial information.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of software licensing, usage, and compliance requirements applicable to GIS and data management systems.
• Ability to manage GIS data within at least one relational database environment, such as: Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of procedural analytical practices to perform moderate studies and continually adapt new methods.
• Ability to analyze data management needs and support evidence-based decision-making through reliable geospatial information.
• Ability to provide working technical knowledge to solve problems, conduct tests, and assess data.
• Skill in scripting and automation tools, such as Python, SQL, or similar technologies.
• Ability to work within cloud-based data environments.
• Knowledge of geospatial data governance and catalog management, open data portals, or enterprise data management systems.
This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.
Minimum Qualifications
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Geography, Geographic Information System (GIS), Information Science, Data Management, Library Science or related fields and
• Four (4) years of managing spatial data, data management, digital archives, Geographic Information System (GIS) software or directly related experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered :
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
Salary Range: $94,712 - $104,544
The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty , 44-56 Political Discrimination ; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)
*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.
NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Please contact BHR.WorkforceStrategy@cookcountyil.gov for inquiries about this position
EEO Statement
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.
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