What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Specialist position at City of Oceanside?
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The Water Utilities Department is currently conducting a salary and compensation study to maintain standing as a regionally competitive water and wastewater employer. The results of this study may impact compensation rates during fiscal year 2024/25.
About Oceanside’s Water Utilities Department & the GIS Team
The Oceanside Water Utilities Department is an innovative and forward-looking organization whose goal it is to ensure ongoing access to safe & affordable drinking water, reliable wastewater collection & treatment services, and environmental sustainability by maintaining top talent, resource resiliency, dependability, and system efficiency.
The Department is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist. The GIS Division delivers a comprehensive citywide geographic, imagery and geolocation service to all departments across the City; and provides geospatial support to the City asset management enterprise system. This Division is critical for supporting City officials, developers, and citizens with relevant and accessible geographic data to assist in planning and decision-making. The GIS group is overseen by the Principal Water Engineer.
The GIS Specialist is a contributing member of the City’s ever-evolving GIS system. The GIS system allows end-users including City staff and the greater public to access a wide range of user-friendly maps and integrated geographic information. The GIS Specialist is involved in the production of map visualizations, geographic analyses, database management, and modelling in support of citywide services operations, economic development and asset management. This Specialist may also be assigned to work on special projects or programs as required by the Water Utilities Director and Principal Water Engineer.
You should be excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Empower policymakers and City staff to make informed decisions with interactive mapping and related software solutions.
- Play a role in the continuing ground-level end-point integration of our ever-evolving GIS system.
- Work with Department and City staff to improve GIS processes and empower more end-user engagement with GIS tools and resources both in the field and in the office.
- Provide close support to the Department’s modernizing asset management program.
Who we are looking for…
This position is designed for a GIS professional with 2 or more years in the field who is comfortable being a contributor, collaborator, and process planner. While experience with water utilities systems, relational databases, structured query languages (SQL), and information system planning & integration is desirable and will be considered advantageous, we encourage all candidates with a strong interest and willingness to learn to apply. We value diverse skills and experiences, and we provide training and support to help you grow in this role.
- Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive geographic information systems program.
- Web map application development using ESRI's tools and API.
- ArcGIS Enterprise platform, including Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal and Desktop applications.
- ArcGIS REST map services, feature-access services and other services.
- Principles and techniques of GIS to support the City's enterprise GIS effort.
- Principles and practices of relational database design, maintenance and administration.
- Strong understanding of GIS-relevant programming, scripting and querying methods (HTML, JavaScript, Python and SQL).
- Knowledge of GIS technology and advanced web technology and methods.
- Spatial technologies and geographical concepts.
- Use, capabilities, characteristics and limitations of geographic information systems including hardware and software applications.
- Engineering and planning principles in the context of providing municipal services.
- Analytical methods and techniques.
- Mathematical and statistical theories and research techniques.
- Basic principles of supervision and training.
- Data collection, capture and maintenance techniques, including GPS.
- Map production.
- Methods and techniques of conducting and analyzing research.
- Principles and practices of customer service.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Develop GIS web applications using Javascript APIs and ESRI's map services.
- Develop and modify complex Python scripts.
- Query databases using SQL.
- Provide support in the implementation and maintenance of various geographic information systems applications
- Operate a variety of systems and equipment including printers, digitizers, scanners and plotters.
- Apply programming skills in GIS software and applications.
- Train peers in web-application development and associated applications.
- Gather, interpret and analyze data to a superior degree.
- Conduct research and prepare complete and accurate analysis, reports and recommendations on a variety of issues.
- Create, compile, and maintain a variety of geographic datasets.
- Create, edit and update maps and charts from multiple layers of data.
- Read and interpret plans, specifications, survey notes, maps and various statistical data.
- Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
- Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Interact effectively with all levels of staff, other agency representatives and the general public.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Exercise sound judgment and common sense.
- Plan and organize work with a high degree of independence of action.
- Plan and supervise the work of others.
- Read, understand, interpret and apply laws, policies, rules, contracts, guidelines and professional practices.
Experience and Training
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include a written and/or oral examination to assess job-related education, experience and training. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligible list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.
Note: Prospective candidates will undergo a background reference check and a medical examination, a drug screening may be required.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIRNEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTEAN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED ORREVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
Salary : $71,676 - $94,332
