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07/13/2022
GIS Specialist
Cuyahoga County Planning Commission
Pay Range: $44,574.40 - $62,420.80
CLASSIFICATION FUNCTION: Perform technical work in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and maintain GIS and other databases with direct supervision by the Manager, Research and Information Services. Assists Planning Commission staff with maps, data, and analysis that supports community master plans, regional land use analyses, and special projects such as transit planning, food access, and tree canopy studies.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare hardcopy and digital map products using
GIS-based software (such as ESRI’s ArcGIS) for
agency staff, other county offices and departments,
municipalities, and other clientele (e.g., nonprofits,
businesses, etc.)
• Design, develop and maintain GIS and other
databases
• Analyze and interpret digital data sets, maps, aerial
photography and other source documents
• Perform GIS data conversion and spatial analysis
• Create and maintain on-line map data
• Catalog and maintain agency’s inventory of maps
and GIS-related documents
• Perform other duties deemed appropriate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, Planning or a
related field from an accredited college or university
and a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of
working experience
• Working knowledge of ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS
Online, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Excel,
Access and PowerPoint
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of geographic based information and
computer software programs used in database
management
• Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics
• Ability to create work products that are high quality
and timely and consistent with the goals and
objectives of the assignment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work on several projects or issues
simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and in a team
environment
Cuyahoga County Planning Commission offers a remote work policy, and we currently have a three-day in-office requirement.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. All job offers are made with the understanding that prospective employees pass a drug test and a criminal background investigation prior to being hired.
HOW TO APPLY
Please direct your cover letter and resume to Mary Cierebiej, Executive Director, Cuyahoga County Planning Commission and submit by 4:30pm on August 5, 2022 to info@countyplanning.us
The cover letter should briefly describe the following:
1. Your GIS experience and how you are qualified for
the role
2. Your vision for how the Cuyahoga County Planning
Commission can utilize GIS platforms to help guide
sustainable development and investments within the
fifty-nine communities of Cuyahoga County.
