Are you interested in supporting efforts to improve GIS data and mapping that help inform decision making and investment in a dynamic city?

This position is responsible for entry-level professional work in the development, maintenance and application of the Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development's (DPCED) geographic information system. The work involves database development and maintenance activities, and utilizing the system to meet related information needs. Under the general supervision of a Principal Planner, and in coordination with the Division's GIS Specialist 3, responsibilities include: updating and maintaining geographic databases; developing specialized databases and sources of information; conducting technical analyses; and developing a wide array of mapping-related resources that effectively convey information to a wide variety of interested parties. Specific database and mapping activities pertain to: the City's Comprehensive Plan and Area Plans, various programs and policies, requirements and other factors that shape development, development activity, administrative data, and demographic/socioeconomic data. The City's GIS Specialists provide leadership in the use of data and GIS to support the provision of City services and inform City decision-making, with an emphasis on racial equity and social justice.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain databases/map layers

• Assist in developing and maintaining databases/map layers, such as the Zoning layer and land use plan recommendations, and to reflect development activity and changes to City services.
• Utilize automated tools to process datasets and generate reports and maps. These can include tools built into ESRI software such as geocoding a dataset, as well as scripting languages such as Python or R.
• Create metadata and workflow documentation.

Develop maps, reports and analyses

• Assist in developing and maintaining static and (ArcGIS) online mapping resources related to city initiatives, development requirements, and to obtain feedback from the community.
• Assist with compiling data for Results Madison and other initiatives.
• Fulfill other data and mapping requests as needed.
• Assist with compiling property and address information for required notifications and project outreach.

Support other Planning Division and City initiatives.