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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), an equal opportunity employer, is a voluntary association of local governments fostering cooperative efforts in order to move the region forward. Since its inception in 1968, SEMCOG has acted as a regional planning partner with local governments in the seven-county Southeast Michigan region, which is made up of Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties. Membership is open to all counties, cities, villages, townships, intermediate school districts, and community colleges.

SEMCOG is committed to building a staff team that represents the rich diversity of the Southeast Michigan region. As a result, we place an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work, as well as our internal culture. SEMCOG’s core values below are the basis of our workplace culture and how we perform our work.

  • Visionary – We work holistically, inspiring innovative regional and local solution.
  • Collaborative and Inclusive – We are respectful, approachable, and embrace different perspectives to meet the diverse needs of our region.
  • Strategic – We are intentional, yet flexible in order to leverage opportunities
  • Integrity – We are committed to the ethical and honest stewardship of our fiscal, natural, and built resources.
  • Knowledgeable – We strive for excellence through sound data and research and continuous learning, ensuring we are a credible and influential voice for Southeast Michigan
  • SEMCOG promotes a positive, fun, flexible, and inclusive workplace that encourages staff to celebrate what makes them unique while learning about the things that they share. We accomplish by asking questions engaging in areas of work that are aligned with our interests. SEMCOG understands the importance of work/life balance, offering the flexibility our staff needs to accommodate their personal needs. SEMCOG values the importance of continuing education and encourages staff to seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.

 

Acquiring Talent

SEMCOG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. SEMCOG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees, applicants, or any other covered persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Feb 04, 2026  
GIS Analyst
$49,801 - $90,759 yearly
GIS Analyst I:   $49,801-$74,702 GIS Analyst II:   $60,506-$90,759 *Depending On Qualifications, with annual performance-based merit increase program First Review of Applications:   Friday, February 20, 2026 (open until filled) Role and Responsibilities SEMCOG (EOE) is seeking an experienced professional with relevant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience to join the Data Analysis team, in support of our work in forecasting, data analysis, and modeling. At SEMCOG, GIS Analysts update geospatial data, produce maps to explain data using GIS software, and develop applications for data analysis and visualization. GIS Analysts focus on providing updates on authoritative geographic data, and support the agency’s demographic, employment and land-use forecast model. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic and comfort working both independently and as part of a team; have an understanding of GIS Data and software concepts; well-developed...
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Hybrid (Detroit, MI, USA) Full-Time