Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst-23350610

Job Summary

The County of San Diego is seeking qualified applicants for the position of

SENIOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST

Interviews will take place the week of May 20, 2024.

Job offers will be made the week of May 27, 2024.

Future Salary Increases

July 2024 - 7.98% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 5.23% Market Increase)

This position is eligible for appointment at Step 1, $91,977.60 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for a Senior GIS Analyst. These positions act as a lead or supervisor responsible for providing technical guidance and leadership to professional staff and may supervise GIS staff.

The GIS class series is responsible forthe design, operation, and administration functions related to the development and analysis of various GIS data pertaining to the County and also the creation and analysis of spatial data layers in a large spatial relational database system. This includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance and complex analysis of digital spatial data to support decision-making. Senior GIS Analyst positions may assist in the budget preparation, planning, and the development and implementation of highly complex GIS projects within a County department.

The current vacancy is with the Office of Strategy & Innovation; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other departments.

For additional information on the Senior GIS Analyst class, please click here.

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.Three (3) yearsof full-time experience as a GIS Analyst with the County of San Diego administering and operating a GIS system using ArcGIS Desktop or Server or similar type software to develop GIS data, digital maps, or other digital displays for spatial analysis; OR,

2.Four (4) yearsof full-time experience administering and operating a GIS system using ArcGIS Desktop or Server or similar type software to develop GIS data, digital maps, or other digital displays used for spatial analysis.

NOTE: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) yearof 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.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have significant experience using advanced geospatial data science for qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify issues, define the mechanics of a problem, and recommend solutions based upon data driven analysis. The ideal candidate will use his or her thorough knowledge to provide decision support and technical guidance on geoprocessing methods. The best candidate is expert in GIS and data workflow scripting in python, ArcGIS Pro analytics, and spatial statistics.The Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst is expected to use specialized knowledge and skills to lead GIS projects with continuous improvement methodologies.

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.

HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Week of May 20, 2024.

• 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.

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

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. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

EVALUATION

Qualified applicants will be placed on six (6) montheligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment applications. Please ensure all information is accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Note:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability 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.

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