What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Administrator - Sheboygan County Planning & Conservation position at Sheboygan County?
Turn Data Into Decisions. Build the Future of County GIS.This position primarily works in an office environment with occasional travel to County facilities or field locations. Work involves prolonged computer use, technical problem-solving, and coordination across departments and agencies.
Sheboygan County is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking GIS Administrator to lead and support the County’s enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This position plays a critical role in maintaining and advancing GIS technology that supports planning, public safety, land records, emergency response, infrastructure, conservation, and operational decision-making across County departments.
If you are passionate about geospatial technology, systems administration, data integration, and building innovative GIS solutions that make a real community impact, we encourage you to apply.
- Administer and maintain the County’s enterprise GIS environment, including servers, databases, web applications, and land records systems
- Manage ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, geodatabases, GIS servers, and SQL Server environments
- Develop and support web-based mapping applications and GIS services for internal departments and public use
- Oversee GIS datasets related to parcels, addressing, roads, permits, taxation, surveys, and emergency response
- Support GIS integration with public safety systems, including dispatch and addressing workflows
- Lead GIS system upgrades, performance optimization, backups, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
- Collaborate with County departments to improve workflows and decision-making through GIS technology
- Establish and maintain GIS standards, documentation, data governance, and security practices
- Research and implement emerging GIS technologies and best practices
- Provide advanced technical support and guidance to County staff and stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in GIS development, data management, system administration, or related technical work, including experience supporting enterprise GIS applications and databases. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- ESRI, GIS, or related technical certifications are preferred, but not required
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
- Experience with:
- ArcGIS Enterprise
- ArcGIS Pro
- ArcGIS Online
- Esri geodatabases
- SQL Server/database administration
- Knowledge of GIS web applications, GPS workflows, scripting/programming, and enterprise systems integration
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
Salary : $34 - $40