GIS Coordinator

American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicopee is seeking a GIS Coordinator to lead enterprise GIS operations, including database management, data and map development, analysis, and systems administration.

The role maintains parcel data, produces tax maps, and supports cross-department training and new data/mapping applications for city operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience coordinating and managing a GIS system.
• Two years' experience utilizing GIS to establish and maintain parcel data layers and land information systems.
• GISP or ESRI Certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, implement, manage, and maintain the City's enterprise GIS operations including database management, data and map development, and systems administration.
• Provide cross‑departmental training and support for GIS applications.
• Maintain Level III Standardized Parcel Data and produce Tax Maps for the Chicopee Board of Assessors.
• Develop and assist in data/mapping applications for City Departments as needed.

Skills

GIS coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/related field

Tools

ESRI software

Job description

GIS Coordinator - City of Chicopee's Department of Planning & Development

August 21, 2026 by APA-MA Administrator

The GIS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing, managing, and maintaining the City's enterprise-wide GIS operations including database management, data and map development, analysis, systems administration, and consulting/cross-departmental training. In addition, the GIS Coordinator must perform the maintenance and upkeep of the City's Level III Standardized Parcel Data to ensure compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as the annual production of Tax Maps for the Chicopee Board of Assessors.

The position also develops and assists in the implementation of various data/mapping applications for City Departments as requested and/or necessary for on-going operations.

Qualified Candidates shall possess a Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Cartography, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field. A minimum of five (5) years of experience coordinating and managing a GIS system including two (2) years of experience utilizing geographic information systems to establish and maintain multiple parcel data layers and land information systems.

GISP or ESRI Professional Certification encouraged.

Complete job description and application process available from the City of Chicopee Human Resources Department Employment Opportunities: https://www.chicopeema.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=108&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=GIS-Coordinator-2026087-1263

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