Geographic Information Systems Analyst-24350903

Job Summary

The County of San Diego has current openings for

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST

Interviews for the Public Health Services Department will take place the week of June 17, 2024.

Job offer for the selected candidate will be made the week of June 24, 2024.

Future Salary Increases

July 2024 - 9.78% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 7.03% Market Increase)

Geographic Information Systems Analysts perform the design, operation, and administration functions related to the development and analysis of various Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data pertaining to the County of San Diego. This is the journey level class.

Incumbents serve the GIS program by employing the GIS methods, techniques, and tools used to conduct spatial data analysis and to interpret and report on analysis results. Additionally, GIS Analysts are expected to employ their knowledge of relational databases, software licensing, programming techniques, data compilation and conversion, documentation, and quality assurance processes.

Geographic Information Systems Analyst positions are allocated to various departments throughout the County of San Diego. There is a current vacancy in the Public Health Services Department, and a future opening in the Planning and Development Services Department.

The position in the Public Health Services Department (PHS) will have a lead coordination role within PHS with the overall goal to expands GIS analysis, capacity and products using GIS tools, resources and principles. Some projects this candidate will be responsible for may include: GIS mapping of communicable disease data, serving as a GIS mentor to Epidemiologists using GIS, providing GIS analysis for health data evaluation projects, and providing production of quality maps, data, and services for internal programs and presentations.

The position in the Planning and Development Services Department will provide spatial decision support to multiple departments within the County including Planning & Development Services, Department of Public Works, and Parks & Recreation. The GIS Analyst's duties may include data analysis and mapping requests, creating, and automating geo-processing tasks, maintaining map content for desktop and mobile GIS applications, and maintaining GIS data layers in SDE and feature data services.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Click here to view the complete job description for this class.

Hiring Timeline & Dates

• Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the offer step. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degreefrom an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in geography, earth sciences, civil engineering, urban planning, information technology, biology with an emphasis in GIS, computer science, or closely related field, OR, successful completion of a college level GIS certificate program; AND,

1.Two (2) yearsof progressively responsible experience as a GIS Trainee with the County of San Diego; OR,

2.Three (3) yearsof progressively responsible GIS experience administering and operating GIS applications using ArcGIS Desktop or Server or similar type software to develop GIS data, digital maps, or other digital displays for spatial analysis.

Notes:A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in any of the fields described above may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; OR, additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education/certification requirement on a year-for-year basis.

GIS certification from an accredited college, university, or approved association is highly desirable.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision.

Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on atwo(2) montheligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov)as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Futurethat will create a County that works for all.

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability.

Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov)as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Futurethat will create a County that works for all.

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