GIS & SCADA Systems Coordinator

Job Information
Are you intrigued by the opportunity to work and support the renaissance of a community with a prominent history and prosperous future? The Village of Rantoul is the third largest community in Champaign County and it is situated in the heart of Central Illinois. This family-friendly village is experiencing tremendous growth, combining its rural charm with high quality of life amenities. Rantoul offers an emerging economy with an established industrial park and commercial opportunities, a diverse educational experience, a downtown staged for redevelopment, a 75 acre sports complex, and focus on health and wellness with numerous outdoor and indoor recreational amenities.
Village of Rantoul is hiring for a full-time GIS & SCADA Systems Coordinator.
Under general supervision, is responsible for overseeing the Geographic Information System (GIS) services for the Village of Rantoul, implements GIS best practices, standards, and production requirements, maintains QA/QC program for GIS data, perform GIS duties to support the Village of Rantoul, liaison for CCGISC, supervises Engineering Information Technician to support Public Work projects & GIS. Is also responsible for overseeing the SCADA System coordination, implements, and administers the Public Works Department"s electric, water and wastewater SCADA networks. This employee will perform routine SCADA duties including monitoring, program maintenance, and troubleshooting of all elements of the SCADA control and communications systems and the liaison for the SCADA consultants for all departments.
Job Responsibilities

• Manages Village GIS program for infrastructure, public safety, public facilities and real estate mapping. Assists other departments in the application of GIS. Designs GIS and related databases. Recommend the selection and purchase of necessary software and equipment
• Develop and complete GIS standards and quality control procedures and scripts
• Oversees, programs, and maintains "Map and Plan Inventory" database
• Searches database and provides information to users
• Compiles an index of these items from the database
• Develop customized ArcGIS Online and Field Map Applications
• Direct all work for each Storm Billing cycle
• Assist with the coordination of projects and other tasks as required by Public Works Director
• Gather information for GIS mapping; plans, coordinates, and conducts field survey work to include field collection and analysis of GIS data; researches existing utility systems and municipality records for pertinent design information
• Creates GIS maps utilizing accepted cartographic practices and design
• Provide technical support to CCGIS Consortium as a technical committee representative
• Daily coordination of the Public Works Department"s electric, water, and wastewater SCADA networks
• Perform routine SCADA duties including monitoring, program maintenance, and troubleshooting of all elements of the SCADA and control and communications systems
• Work with the SCADA consultants to develop the solutions
• Coordinates and oversees the duties performed by part-time Engineering Information Technician
• Research, develop, and plan the implementation of new GIS technologies

Requirements

• Knowledge of utility engineering and mapping principles
• Excellent organization skills
• Must be able to maintain and keep inventory of necessary records
• Construct advanced spatial and tabular database queries
• Familiarity with Python (ArcPy, SMTP, and other relevant libraries)
• Knowledge of utility engineering and mapping principles
• Proficiency with ESRI"s ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and ArcGIS Online applications
• Proficiency with ESRI GIS edit, topology, query, and annotation tools
• Thorough knowledge of database design, data entry, and manipulation
• Must be able to work independently and efficiently
• Communicate with the Public Works Director if any problems arise Qualifications

Experience / Education - * Preferred Bachelor"s degree, with a concentration in Geography, GIS or a related field

• GIS and SCADA experience may be considered a substitute for a Bachelor"s degree
• Valid State of Illinois driver"s license
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Software Perks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• IMRF, 457 Plans
• Discount on Forum Membership * Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays Additional Information

This position will stay open until filled. We will start reviewing application after June 30, 2023.
If you need help with filling out your application for this position or have questions about this position please contact Human Resources at dsage@myrantoul.com.
The Village of Rantoul is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, and all other employment practices and decisions.