Extra Help GIS Technician

Job no: 519296
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Extra Help GIS Technician
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Superintendence

Job Summary

Duties and responsibilities include:
- Acquire, develop, implement, and maintain the campus' geographic and facilities data in the GIS and other connecting databases (i.e., the University's virtual emergency operations center application).
- Generate and update maps, spreadsheets, reports, and other visualization documents for the department and special projects.
- Perform research and analysis on a variety of data supporting operational needs and project implementation.
- Provide GPS/GIS training, as well as prepare related training and support materials.
- Develop and update documentation related to business processes and operational tasks.
- Utilize GIS tools and other technological innovations to enhance GIS applications and database structure management.
- Conduct and engage in team meetings to communicate updates, track progress, share insights, and gather feedback.
- Provide support to the Facilities Information Services Team such as project implementation and reporting.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$20.00/hour

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, or related field.
2. Academic and/or practical experience in the facilities field utilizing ArcGIS GIS tools including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Fields Map, Geodatabases, and ArcGIS geoprocessing toolbox.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to communicate with individuals from various technical and educational backgrounds.
2. Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate resources for projects.
3. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, as well as ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize workload, and take initiative on projects as needed.
4. Solid understanding of the fundamentals of geospatial analysis using ArcGIS software and practical experience with ArcGIS mobile platforms such as Fields Map, Experience Builder App, Web Map App, and Dashboard.
5. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Work Hours

Hours to be determined upon hire - may work up to 28 hours per week.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

September 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

**This position does not qualify for student employment**

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment application (not resume/cover letter) will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .

Application Opened: 08/30/2024 08:00 PM CST
Application Closes: