Open Position: GIS Analyst
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) is seeking to hire a GIS Analyst. SSMMA is a Council of Governments representing 43 communities in southern Cook and Will Counties. SSMMA is involved in transportation, housing, economic development, open space, environmental, broadband and other issues important to our member communities and our region. A key initiative of SSMMA is the development of the South Suburban Atlas and South Suburban GIS Consortium which provide efficient, innovative, and quality GIS services to the south suburban region.
Position Description
The GIS Analyst will be responsible for the following tasks:
o Create, update, and manage feature classes such as building footprints, infrastructure, zoning, right-of-way, sidewalks, edge -of-pavement, available buildings and land, brownfields, and foreclosure activity.
o Upload and manage geospatial data in web mapping applications (ssatlas.org)
o Digitize datasets from paper maps and convert data from AutoCAD data.
o Create and update metadata.
Required Skills
o ESRI ArcGIS 10.0
o ESRI ArcServer 10.0
o ESRI Network Analyst
o ESRI Spatial Analyst
o ArcGIS Online
o Microsoft Office
o AutoCAD
Desired Skills
o ESRI Business Analyst Online
o Microsoft SQL Server
o Javascript and/or Silverlight
o Python
This is a full time (35 hours/week) position, with a salary of $33,150 and a fringe benefit package. The position will remain open until filled. South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association is an equal opportunity employer.
Please respond with resume and cover letter or with questions regarding the position by November 1, 2013 to:
Thomas Vander Woude, AICP
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
1904 W. 174th Street
East Hazel Crest, Illinois 60429
Phone: 708.922.4677
Fax: 708.206.1133
thomas.vanderwoude@ssmma.org