Employment Opportunities

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County or TCRPC) serves Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties in central Illinois. The primary function of Tri-County is to study the needs and conditions of our region and to develop strategies that enhance the region’s communities. Additionally, TCRPC serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which supports regional short- and long-term transportation planning needs. Tri-County offers a friendly work atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision-making and opportunities to work individually and in team settings on regional asset management, environmental, land use, and transportation projects.

Job Summary

Tri-County seeks a full-time GIS Specialist to aid with the administration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at TCRPC, provide GIS services to partnering organizations and communities with various mapping-related projects and requests, and assist with the mapping needs of staff planning projects. Primary job responsibilities involve assisting with the technical GIS server environment, including the administration of TCRPC’s GIS applications (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Server), capabilities, and workflows.

Job Duties

• Provide GIS support and data analysis to support TCRPC’s work program.
• Create maps and graphics, perform database creation and maintenance, and perform data input tasks, including scanning and digitizing. 
• Design, implement, and document spatial and data-driven applications.
• Develop mobile geospatial applications.
• Assist various communities’ asset management projects, including sidewalk inventories, transportation assets, and other utilities, such as water distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer.
• Work with partners and communities to successfully manage various work tasks, such as performing software and data installations and training end-users.
• Have a familiarity with data collection procedures utilizing Trimble GPS units and ArcGIS Online.
• Assist planning staff with developing and preparing maps for various planning projects.
• Provide QA/QC vendor review of complex GIS data sets.
• Attend Commission, Technical, and Human Service Transportation Plan (HSTP) meetings as needed to provide technical support and present project information.
• Stay current with the latest GIS industry innovations, including technology, software, and hardware.

Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or a related field. At least one year of professional experience in the GIS field or an internship is required. The level at which this position is filled will be based on an individual’s qualifications. Candidates must be detail-oriented and organized, skilled in verbal and written communication, and able to work in a team setting and on multiple projects. Prior local government experience, and project management skills, including budgeting, are preferred. Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign and other graphic applications is helpful.  

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is based on experience and capabilities, with a starting range of $44,000 – $58,000 for a 35-hour work week (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch). Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, with optional health savings account; life insurance; short-term disability insurance; IMRF retirement pension plan, and paid time off, including holiday, vacation, personal, and sick leave.

To Apply

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest summarizing relevant experience and professional goals, a resume, and the names and contact information for three references via email to employment@tricountyrpc.org or via mail to TCRPC, 456 Fulton Street, Suite 401, Peoria, Illinois 61602. 

TCRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be able to legally work in the United States.

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC or “Tri-County”) serves as the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the Peoria-Pekin urbanized area in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. Tri-County promotes intergovernmental cooperation and regional planning to steward the region toward a collaborative vision for the future. Among its many activities, TCRPC coordinates local and regional transportation planning processes, supports local communities in the creation of comprehensive plans, and develops or coordinates regional environmental planning projects.

All individuals with an interest in planning, geography, GIS, or governance are encouraged to contact TCRPC at employment@tricountyrpc.org to request an informational interview prior to submitting their application.

Job Summary

Tri-County seeks a full- or part-time planning or GIS intern to support staff in the implementation of its various planning and mapping projects. Examples of the varied work produced by staff are available for review on TCRPC’s website: https://tricountyrpc.org/. The length of the internship will be negotiated based on TCRPC’s staffing needs and the intern’s availability.

Job Duties

Tri-County manages a wide variety of planning and mapping projects. Internship job responsibilities will be identified with consideration for both the intern’s interests, skills, and the immediate needs of TCRPC. All work will be performed under the mentorship and guidance of TCRPC staff. Examples of previous job responsibilities include:

• Data collection and visualization (e.g., charts, graphs, or maps).
• Research issues and data related to transportation and community planning.
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to perform data input tasks, including scanning, georeferencing, and digitizing.
• Assist GIS staff with various asset management projects, such as sidewalk condition inventories and locating physical utility infrastructure, such as water distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer.
• Assist with external and internal communication for online newsletter and website, including copy writing, social media updates, photography, creation of flyers and marketing materials, and development of presentation graphics.
• Prepare report outlines or drafts, record meeting minutes, and update mailing lists.
• Assist in public engagement events and activities.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will demonstrate experience or interest in planning, community development, geography, GIS, social or political science, environmental science, or the region. Candidates must be thoughtful, organized, and motivated to work in a team setting and on multiple projects.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is $20 an hour, up to 35 hours per week. Interns will also receive either validation for the parking deck below TCRPC offices, or a stipend to offset the cost of bus passes, bike maintenance, or taxi rides.

To Apply

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest summarizing relevant experience and professional goals, and contact information for three references via email to employment@tricountyrpc.org. Applicants may also submit documents in person or by mail to TCRPC, 456 Fulton St, Suite 401, Peoria, Illinois 61602. 

TCRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be able to work legally in the United States.