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Get Access To All JobsAllegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!
Job Summary:
This position works to integrate GIS into county and other business processes, enhances GIS functionality through programming, and analyzes GIS data to aid decision making. Manages and supports special projects, research, field work, and program implementations as needed. Provides land information products, services, education, and outreach to other county departments, levels of government, the private sector, and the general public.
Starting Wage: $26.41 per hour, full-time
Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
- Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium)
- County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
- County-paid employee life insurance coverage
- County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
- Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
- Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
- 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
- FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Identifies county business processes with a geographical context that would benefit from integration with the county's Geographic Information System (GIS). Works with other county departments to take advantage of the Allegan County Geographic Framework (ACGF) and related geospatial data in the county's GIS.
- Programs GIS applications, interfaces, and tools to maximize the utility of GIS among end-users. Automates repetitive tasks and functions and analyses through programming.
- Programs internal routines to facilitate the creation, maintenance, quality assurance, and overall management of the county's GIS data.
- Uses GIS and spatial data handling tools to import, manipulate, process, analyze, and export vector and raster images and tabular and text data to develop, maintain, and enhance the county's GIS.
- Uses analytic skills and GIS tools to conduct complex spatial and statistical analysis on GIS data to support the decision-making needs of other departments, local units of government, and the private sector.
- Manages and supports geo-spatial research, analysis, and mapping projects as needed. This may include activities such as evaluating geographic data management policies and processes, performing site selection studies using geographic criteria, statistically analyzing spatial distributions to look for patterns of events, conducting site-specific investigations, and helping produce the county parcel atlas and road map.
- Supports the addition of geospatial data elements to the county website.
- Conducts field work to collect geospatial data through the use of GPS and/or on-site digitizing.
- Provides training to users of geospatial data and GIS software in other county departments and local units of government of the county's GIS program.
- Produces maps, reports, address labels, Acrobat, PDF, and other digital and hard-copy products to satisfy GIS related information and data requests from other departments, levels of government, the private sector, and the general public using plotters, printers, scanners, and the internet. Assesses charges, writes invoices, and collects fees for services rendered.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Geography or related field with a concentration in handling of geospatial data, statistical analysis and/or computer science.
- Two (2) years of experience in GIS development and integration, preferably in County Government.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience using ESRI and at least one (1) GIS programming language and one (1) non-GIS programming language required.
Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website.
Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!
Job Summary:
This position works to integrate GIS into county and other business processes, enhances GIS functionality through programming, and analyzes GIS data to aid decision making. Manages and supports special projects, research, field work, and program implementations as needed. Provides land information products, services, education, and outreach to other county departments, levels of government, the private sector, and the general public.
Starting Wage: $26.41 per hour, full-time
Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
- Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium)
- County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
- County-paid employee life insurance coverage
- County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
- Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
- Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
- 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
- FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Identifies county business processes with a geographical context that would benefit from integration with the county's Geographic Information System (GIS). Works with other county departments to take advantage of the Allegan County Geographic Framework (ACGF) and related geospatial data in the county's GIS.
- Programs GIS applications, interfaces, and tools to maximize the utility of GIS among end-users. Automates repetitive tasks and functions and analyses through programming.
- Programs internal routines to facilitate the creation, maintenance, quality assurance, and overall management of the county's GIS data.
- Uses GIS and spatial data handling tools to import, manipulate, process, analyze, and export vector and raster images and tabular and text data to develop, maintain, and enhance the county's GIS.
- Uses analytic skills and GIS tools to conduct complex spatial and statistical analysis on GIS data to support the decision-making needs of other departments, local units of government, and the private sector.
- Manages and supports geo-spatial research, analysis, and mapping projects as needed. This may include activities such as evaluating geographic data management policies and processes, performing site selection studies using geographic criteria, statistically analyzing spatial distributions to look for patterns of events, conducting site-specific investigations, and helping produce the county parcel atlas and road map.
- Supports the addition of geospatial data elements to the county website.
- Conducts field work to collect geospatial data through the use of GPS and/or on-site digitizing.
- Provides training to users of geospatial data and GIS software in other county departments and local units of government of the county's GIS program.
- Produces maps, reports, address labels, Acrobat, PDF, and other digital and hard-copy products to satisfy GIS related information and data requests from other departments, levels of government, the private sector, and the general public using plotters, printers, scanners, and the internet. Assesses charges, writes invoices, and collects fees for services rendered.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Geography or related field with a concentration in handling of geospatial data, statistical analysis and/or computer science.
- Two (2) years of experience in GIS development and integration, preferably in County Government.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience using ESRI and at least one (1) GIS programming language and one (1) non-GIS programming language required.
Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Gis Specialist
Align your credentials to the category
TN adjudicators evaluate GIS Specialist roles under Computer Systems Analyst. Your degree in geography, geomatics, or computer science needs to map directly to the job duties listed in your offer letter, not just your job title.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Search Migrate Mate for Computer Systems Analyst roles at employers with recent visa filings to identify companies experienced with work visa sponsorship. Government contractors, utilities, and environmental consulting firms frequently sponsor work visas for GIS roles and may consider TN sponsorship for qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals.
Request a detailed support letter early
Ask your employer to write a support letter that ties each GIS duty to the Computer Systems Analyst definition. CBP officers look for language linking spatial database management, Python scripting, or ESRI platform work to systems analysis functions.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter GIS Specialist roles by TN visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers actively hiring in this category, saving you from applying to companies unfamiliar with TN filings for geospatial positions.
Prepare for Canadian port-of-entry adjudication
Canadian citizens present TN applications directly to CBP at land crossings or airports. Bring your offer letter, degree transcript, and any professional certifications like GISP. CBP can approve or deny on the spot, so documentation clarity matters.
Clarify your employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Some federal contractors and state agencies require E-Verify enrollment before onboarding. Confirm this with your hiring manager before your TN is approved so your start date and employment authorization documentation align without delays.
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Find Gis Specialist JobsGis Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does GIS Specialist qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, GIS Specialist roles qualify under the TN visa's Computer Systems Analyst category, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as geography, geomatics, computer science, or engineering, and the core duties involve analyzing and implementing geospatial systems or spatial databases rather than purely manual data entry or technician-level tasks.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for GIS professionals?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved at the border or consulate without waiting months for USCIS processing. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection chance. For qualified Canadian and Mexican GIS professionals, TN is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B.
What documents does a GIS Specialist need for TN approval?
You need a signed employer support letter describing your GIS duties in terms that match the Computer Systems Analyst definition, your academic transcripts and degree certificate, and government-issued photo ID. If your degree is in a field like environmental science with a GIS focus, a credential evaluation letter from a recognized evaluator strengthens your application significantly.
Where can I find GIS Specialist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visa jobs in the U.S. You can filter for GIS Specialist roles from employers who already understand TN sponsorship, which removes the burden of educating hiring managers about a visa category they may have never processed before.
Can a Mexican GIS professional apply for TN status at the border?
No. Unlike Canadian citizens, Mexican nationals cannot apply for TN status at a U.S. port of entry. Mexican GIS professionals must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, which requires scheduling a visa interview and providing the same documentation package. Processing times vary by consulate location and appointment availability.
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