Facilities GIS Specialist

University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a GIS Specialist to support the Geoinformatics team within FP&M. The role focuses on field data collection for utility infrastructure, data quality assurance, and the development of maps and dashboards to inform facilities planning and decision-making.

The successful candidate will collaborate with trades staff, GIS student employees, and multiple stakeholders across FP&M, showing initiative, strong communication, and attention to detail in a

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience with ESRI GIS software and ArcGIS Pro.
• One (1) year or more of experience mapping two or more utility systems.
• One (1) year or more of experience working with ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online and related tools such as Experience Builder, Survey 123, Field Maps, Story Maps.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established cartographic standards and QA/QC processes.
• Manages diverse geospatial data per data management standards.
• Collaborates with IT staff to deliver project visuals.
• Gathers and coordinates data for spatial analysis and mapping.
• May train GIS users as needed.
• Creates maps and conducts geospatial analyses for projects.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Utility mapping

Data quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS/related field

Relevant professional experience accepted in lieu of degree

ESRI/ArcGIS certification preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

Experience Builder

Survey123

Field Maps

Story Maps

Job description

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: GIS Specialist

Job Summary

About the Position

The Geoinformatics team within the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to support Physical Plant GIS operations. The team provides geospatial support for daily facilities operational activities and develops data-driven solutions to inform organizational planning and decision-making. This position will collaborate closely with physical plant trades and services staff, GIS student employees, and a diverse range of stakeholders across FP&M.

The Facilities GIS Specialist will support field data collection for utility infrastructure, conduct assessments to identify opportunities for improvement, and develop maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations that aid decision-making. The position requires strong communication and collaboration skills, attention to detail, and experience with data analysis and quality assurance. Success in this role requires the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, while demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Ongoing/Renewable

Full-Time: 100% FTE

On occasion schedule flexibility may be requested to accommodate working with staff on other shifts.

Standard schedule onsite Monday through Friday, 7:30AM to 4:00PM.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Adheres to established cartographic standards and quality assurance/quality control processes
• Manages a wide variety of project-specific and reference geospatial data in accordance with defined data management standards
• Collaborates with other IT staff to deliver project deliverables and visuals
• Gathers, verifies, and coordinates data used for spatial analysis, data sciences, field operations, mapping, and data visualizations across programs and other agencies
• May support geospatial field data collection efforts
• May train and consult with GIS users as needed
• Creates maps and performs a wide range of geospatial analyses in support of a variety of projects

Department

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant, Utilities

About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M)

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities.

Compensation

$ 75,000 annual minimum

The minimum rate for this position is $ 75,000, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information:

Academic Staff Benefits Summary

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience with ESRI GIS software and ArcGIS Pro
• One (1) year or more of experience mapping two or more utility systems
• One (1) year or more of experience working with ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online and related tools such as Experience Builder, Survey 123, Field Maps, Story Maps
• Strong organization and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible GIS experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience with Python, SQL, or related programming, scripting, and database query languages used for data analysis, automation, and GIS-related workflows
• Experience with ArcGIS Indoors
• Experience creating cartographic materials that align with organizational branding and visual communication standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plans, as-built records, and other source documentation
• Experience collecting and managing geospatial data including schema and domain structures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a closely related field Required

OR four (4) years of relevant professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Certification in ESRI or ArcGIS software Preferred

We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position.

The following is required for your application to be considered complete:

• A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications.
• A resume detailing your educational and professional background

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline.

We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointments.

Contact Information

Xia Castelan-Tanner, [e-mail]

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

Qualified applicants