Senior Geospatial Data Librarian; Bureau Of Technology - Actively

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Job Description - SENIOR GEOSPATIAL DATA LIBRARIAN (BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED )

Job Description

SENIOR GEOSPATIAL DATA LIBRARIAN (BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED:

Job Posting:
May 28, 2026, 8:39:32 PM

Closing Date:
Jun 26, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time

Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.

Offices Under the President

Cook County Administration 69 W. Washington

• Cook County Offices
• Under The President
• Administrative Hearings
• Auditor
• Bureau of Administration
• Bureau of Economic Development
• Bureau of Finance
• Bureau of Human Resources
• Bureau of Technology
• Facilities
• Office of the President

Organizes, curates, catalogs, and maintains the County's enterprise geospatial data holdings to ensure that spatial datasets, metadata, and related documentation are accurate, accessible, and aligned with County data governance standards. Ensures spatial datasets, metadata, documentation, and related reference materials remain accurate, current, and accessible to internal and external users. Collaborates with internal departments and external partners to promote data integrity, improve data discoverability, and support evidence-based decision-making through reliable geospatial information.

• Knowledge of software licensing, usage, and compliance requirements applicable to GIS and data management systems.
• Ability to manage GIS data within at least one relational database environment, such as:
  Oracle, SQL Server, or Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Knowledge of procedural analytical practices to perform moderate studies and continually adapt new methods.
• Ability to analyze data management needs and support evidence-based decision-making through reliable geospatial information.
• Ability to provide working technical knowledge to solve problems, conduct tests, and assess data.
• Skill in scripting and automation tools, such as Python, SQL, or similar technologies.
• Ability to work within cloud-based data environments.
• Knowledge of geospatial data governance and catalog management, open data portals, or enterprise data management systems.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Geography, Geographic Information System (GIS), Information Science, Data Management, Library Science or related fields and
• Four (4) years of managing spatial data, data management, digital archives, Geographic Information System (GIS) software or directly related experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work and are not to be construed as a complete list of duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Salary Range: $94,712 - $104,544

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Note:

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances and related policies for details.

Note on Credentials
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Degrees awarded outside of the United States, with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by WES, ECE, or a NACES member organization.

Background Checks and Post-Offer Testing
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This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.

EEO Statement:
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. See full policy text in the job posting materials.

The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan and is not influenced by political reasons or factors for Non-Exempt positions. Any concerns should be referred to the Office of the Inspector General.