Lake County Forest Preserve District · 1 day ago
GIS Technician
Libertyville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $21/hrLake County Forest Preserve District is seeking a GIS Technician to assist with the maintenance and development of their Geographic Information System. The role involves data acquisition, collection, verification, and the creation and maintenance of GIS layers and maps for various projects.
Government
Responsibilities
Assists with maintenance and development of District-wide Geographic Information System (GIS), including asset and utility inventories and habitat classification and land management datasets
Assists in the creation and maintenance of the District’s GIS layers in geodatabases, and the conversion of data from multiple sources and types
Performs data acquisition, collection, and verification tasks in the field utilizing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
Creates and maintains metadata for District’s GIS layers
Creates maps, applications and data for District staff, Departments, and special projects
Performs lifting tasks up to 25 pounds
Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations
Performs tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and sitting
Qualification
Required
Knowledge in the operation of mapping and database software packages, including ESRI's ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123 and related tools such as geodatabases
Knowledge of GNSS data collection, GIS standards, terms, principles, and mapping
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license
Benefits
Paid time off
Company
Lake County Forest Preserve District
Lake County Forest Preserve District was created in 1958 under Illinois law as a special purpose unit of government.
Founded in 1958
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Deborah Boness
Chief Information Officer
Rebekah Snyder
Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships
Recent News
2025-08-29
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