Career Opportunities
VACANCY NOTICE
DATE: July 24, 2026
JOB TITLE: Geographical Information Systems Specialist
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS: Under the direction of the GIS Manager, performs intermediate to advanced technical support for the GIS system implementation and operation. Creates, maintains, tests, and enhances GIS datasets, maps, and databases to support system needs and customer requirements. This role is strictly in-office only. Remote or hybrid work options are not available.
Associates Degree from an accredited two-year college or professional/technical school or program in GIS, Computer Science, Cartography or related field with two (2) years’ experience in mapping, 9-1-1 communication or other 9-1-1 functions. Prior experience with 9-1-1 or emergency response operations, GPS data acquisition, and government operations at the county or regional level preferred. Excellent customer services skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task several projects. Must pass a pre-employment GIS based skills assessment. Must pass a fingerprint-based background check prior to employment.
SALARY RANGE: $85,217 (Minimum Compensation) – $110,809 (Maximum Compensation) Exempt.
BENEFITS: Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, vacation, and tuition reimbursement program. https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations
APPLY TO: Will County 9-1-1 Office
16911 W. Laraway Road, Suite 102
Joliet, IL 60433
Email: jobs@willcounty911.gov
APPLY BY: August 4, 2026
A completed Will County Employment Application or Resume may be submitted by mail, email, or hand delivered to the above address. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified of the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer