GIS Analyst

Metra is America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing transportation needs of the commuters and businesses we serve.
To meet those needs, Metra employs a diverse workforce in an environment that fosters creativity and drives innovation. We invite you to learn more about Metra and the many career opportunities we offer.

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

The Asset Management and Supply Chain Operation Division consists of all Storehouse and Warehouse Operations, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), and Transit Asset Management (TAM). The purpose of the department is to service various customers within Metra. Managing the continuous supply of parts materials and services required to support Engineering, Mechanical and Transit Operations. The department operates Metra's four storehouses and one central warehouse.

Additionally, the department manages the agency's Transit Asset Management (TAM) program and the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.

Reporting to the GIS Manager, the Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst will assist with the administration and maintenance of the agency's geospatial repository and data management system; produce high quality geospatial deliverables for projects needing service; and contribute to the development of governance that establishes policies and processes for managing the production, use, and sharing of geospatial information assets effectively.

The primary duties include:
Manage spatial data development including: defining operational requirements, modeling and developing GIS data prototypes, overseeing final deployment, and providing support needed to capture the full life cycle of Metra's assets and facilities. Function as subject-matter-expert providing technical support for the integration of data into enterprise applications. Coordinate with Information Technology and other department to fulfill requests for spatial data, provide infrastructure develop technical requirements to build resources, and train users on information required to use the Agency's GIS technology.

Confer with external partners on industry standards and regulatory requirements for GIS data, adopt existing or establish new standards, and share value added data and tools to increase efficiencies. Assign, review, and evaluate staff work; train and mentor staff to meet the needs of the GIS program and their professional development. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment.

Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

• Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, urban planning, engineering, environmental sciences or a related field or in lieu of a specified degree a combination of education and experience may be substituted that equals four (4) years in GIS, geospatial data modeling, or application or database development.
• In addition to #1 above, have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in data modeling, application or database development, or GIS system implementation.
• Knowledge of GIS concepts, practices, and methodologies, spatial relationships and analyses techniques, mapping tools like ArcGIS or QGIS, and an understanding of different coordinate systems.
• Knowledge of principles of database management, map design, querying with SQL, and connecting to spatial databases, and data…