What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mapping/GIS Technician position at County of Santa Barbara, CA?

Salary : $68,839.68 - $82,474.08 Annually

Location : Santa Barbara, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-5030-01 (O)

Department : Multiple Departments

Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 14 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join the County of Santa Barbara and begin or continue your career in the rewarding and reliable field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Come and be a part of a team of talented individuals who are dedicated to using technology to serve our local community.

Mapping / GIS Technician is a job classification used by multiple departments : Clerk, Recorder, Assessor, and Elections Office , Fire Department, Planning and Development, Public Works, Information Technology, and Sheriff's Office. For additional information about our County Departments, please visit this link :

Highlighted Benefits :

Health Plan : County contributes towards premium; HSA offered
Pension
Reciprocity with other public sector retirement systems (like CalPERS)
13 holidays, 12 sick leave days (unlimited accumulation), and 12 to 25 days of vacation (based on length of service) per year
Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate for previous public service.

For more information on County benefits, please click here.

The Position :

The Mapping / GIS Technician role prepares, revises, and maintains a variety of maps and mapping-related records, documents, spatial databases, reports, aerial photographs, and graphic presentations in order to support departmental and / or countywide operations and decision-making; occasionally performs work in the field, and performs related duties as required.

The current vacancy is with the Clerk, Recorder, Assessor and Elections Office (CRA) and is based in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, with easy access to alternative transportation options. The role in this department is on-site. This position offers variety as it supports both the Assessor's and Elections offices. This position will also interact and take an active part in participating in the County's newly created enterprise GIS effort.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : Mapping / GIS Technician is an entry / journey-level paraprofessional classification. Incumbents prepare electronic and hard-copy maps and other graphic presentations using a variety of computer-assisted mapping hardware and software; and create and maintain spatial databases and layers. Mapping / GIS Technician is distinguished from Mapping / GIS Analyst in that the Analyst class is a professional class responsible for generating complex maps and graphic presentations; performing geospatial and tabular data analysis involving independent judgment; and / or providing technical / professional cartography consultation and support to management, boards, advisory groups and the public.

Duties performed and technology used by incumbents in this class may vary depending on department or work assignment; however, all incumbents are expected to learn and apply new technology as required by the hiring department. Furthermore, Mapping / GIS Technician is part of a flexibly staffed class series; however, flex promotion from Mapping / GIS Technician to Mapping / GIS Analyst is not automatic. It is dependent upon management needs and the type and level of duties assigned.

Examples of Duties

Duties Specific to the Clerk, Recorder, Assessor and Election's Office :

Duties include but are not limited to :

Creating and updating Assessor's maps and GIS data using AutoCAD and GIS software

Compiling and distributing maps and associated spatial data for governmental partners and the public

Developing and programming scripts, applications, programs, and functions as assigned

Verifying legal descriptions for proper parcel identification

Mapping, maintaining, publishing and distributing Assessor parcels and maps for property tax purposes internally and externally

Learning and participating in developing and implementing mapping processes and procedures

Updating, enhancing, and maintaining GIS Base Map and layers

Creating and updating Assessor's online mapping content

Examples of Duties (General)

Creates maps, graphics, diagrams, illustrations, imagery, and reports in hard copy and digital formats for departmental use as well as for other County departments, private parties, governmental agencies, and special districts.

Retrieves and distributes stored maps; and provides efficient and accurate mapping-related information to the public via telephone and in-person requests.

Compiles mapping and geographic data from a variety of sources including; enters new map data through use of a digitizer, computer input from scanned materials, imported maps, aerial imagery, or by direct input of coordinate information; and moves, copies, deletes, and adds files, drawings, and maps to output reports in hard copy or electronic transfer.

Learns, applies, and maintains proficiency in various hardware and software technology used by the department.

Learns, applies, and maintains proficiency in basic knowledge of operational areas related to assignment, including new rules, statutes, laws, and / or chain of title.

Interprets and explains laws, procedures, and technical aspects of map preparation and assessment to coworkers, other departments and agencies, attorneys, title companies, engineers, surveyors, and the public.

Researches and analyzes legal descriptions, deeds survey notes, maps and various other recorded documents to identify and verify property boundaries, establish ownership, and segregate / combine property.

Uses Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) to create boundary line adjustments, open space easements, closed traverses, street expansions and abandonment, and other information on cadastral maps.

Duties Specific to the Fire Department :

Incident mapping; familiarity with Fire Incident Management Tools (FIMT) and CAL FIRE incident tools.

Provides GIS services during emergency incidents which may involve long duration assignments at incident locations and may include hiking, driving, and flying over incidents in a helicopter.

Collaborates with Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dispatch to verify and maintain Fire Department layers for accurate dispatching.

Employment Standards

Completion of at least 9 semester or 12 quarter units of college-level cartographic training utilizing computer assisted design / mapping and / or geographic information systems; or ,

one year of experience performing computer drafting or computer graphic arts / design projects; or ,

a combination of training, education, and / or experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Additional Qualifications for Fire Department : Obtain within two (2) years of date of hire and maintain currency of Geographic Information System Specialist (GISS) certification from the California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS)

Knowledge of : terminology, materials, and methods used in automated map drafting and related graphic illustration; basic computer graphics and computer-aided design software; basic concepts of geographic information systems (GIS); basic mathematics used in map production, including computation of distances, angles, areas, and traverses.

Ability to : use computer-aided mapping, graphics drawing, scanning, office, and spreadsheet software; read and interpret complex legal information; follow oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; and learn and perform basic aerial photo interpretation.

Fire Department Ability to : Work in the field to verify and obtain geographic, cartographic, community infrastructure, fire protection features, and wildland fire perimeter data and / or other fire and GIS related information.

Desirable Qualifications : Associate's degree in geography or other physical or natural science; coursework or familiarity in land use planning and environmental studies, surveying, navigation and global positioning systems, graphic arts, mechanical drafting and computer aided drafting, engineering, document layout, reprographics, aerial photo interpretation, photogrammetry, and / or website creation; and / or experience using GIS software.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process

Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.

Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking : Responses to the required examination supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the responses to these questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

NOTE : Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of : (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive veteran's preference points, you must : (1) check the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department on or before the test date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS : The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION : The Sheriff's Office conducts a background investigation. Current or excessive use of drugs, sale of drugs, serious criminal history, or deception relating to employment history may bar employment. Other departments may require an extended background check; this is at the discretion of each department.

The following process is only used for the Sheriff's Office :

Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Once candidates are placed on the employment list, the Human Resources Department will email candidates a notice regarding completion of a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).

If candidates pass and are in the top group, they will be sent to the hiring department for consideration. Those that are interviewed and are still being considered for a position will advance to the next step in the hiring process, which includes the following :

Polygraph Examination : measures the accuracy of information disclosed on the PHQ and during the background investigation.

Background Investigation : includes an interview and in-depth background investigation of arrest records, personal, military, credit, and employment history; inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate whether you respect the law and rights of others; are dependable and responsible; have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as the use of drugs and intoxicants; are honest; and a safe driver.

Live Scan : Electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice.

Current or excessive use of drugs, sale of drugs, serious criminal history, or deception relating to employment history may bar employment.

Conditional Job Offer : Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

Disaster Service Worker : Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

Statement of Commitment

The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.

We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and / or Santa Barbara County ordinances.

We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.

We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE : Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4 : 59 p.m. PST; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at

Leza Patatanian, Talent Acquisition Analyst - LPatatanian@countyofsb.org

Retirement Plans

Generous County Defined Benefit Plan

Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans

For more information on our retirement plans, please visit : and

Health Benefits

Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums

On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members

Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits

Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!

For more information on our health benefits, please visit :

Paid Time Off

Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment

Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement

Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)

Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting

For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

County Paid Term Life Insurance

County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance

Childcare and Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance may apply

Flexible work schedule may apply

For more information on all of these benefits, please visit :

Compensation Summary

To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit :

This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin. Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.

I understand

The Human Resources Department communicates with ALL APPLICANTS through e-mail. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly and it is current. If you feel you are not receiving your emails, please check your spam or junk inbox for our emails.

Yes, I understand

As part of the application process, a Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with the standard application form. Resumes are accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

I understand

Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of : (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive veteran's preference points, you must : (1) check the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department on or before the test date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.

I understand and this information is not applicable.

I understand and I will attach the required documents to my application.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY : When completing your application and supplemental questionnaire, it is important that you carefully consider all the selections you make and / or the information you provide in the following areas :

Type of positions you will accept

Types of work you will accept

Types of shifts you will accept

Where you will initially accept employment

Languages other than English

Additional questions for specific departments

Why? If you successfully pass the supplemental questionnaire ranking, you are placed on the large employment list. Your ranking is based on the scoring of your questionnaire and the number of candidates on the list. When a department has a vacancy, we will use the large employment list, to filter based on the needs of the hiring department and the above choices you've made. For example, if the Social Services Department has a vacancy in Santa Barbara for a full -time position, then candidates who have selected the Social Services Department, Santa Barbara location, and full-time work will be pulled from the large employment list by rank order and the department will receive the top 10 candidates for consideration. When completing your application and supplemental questionnaire, be certain to select all the departments, locations, and work shifts that you are willing to be considered. Also, be certain to list any specific skills you possess, such as bilingual skills. Before submitting your application, please take time to check your selections. This is your only opportunity to make these selections.

I have read and understand my options.

Below is a list of departments that utilize this job classification. Please select which department(s) you would like to be considered to work for. Please keep in mind that during the life of the employment list, some of these departments may not have vacancies that arise. This is your only opportunity to make your selection. Please note that the current vacancy is in the Clerk, Recorder, Assessor, and Elections Office.

CLERK - RECORDER - ASSESSOR ELECTIONS OFFICE (current vacancy) :

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -

FIRE -

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT :

PUBLIC WORKS -

SHERIFF'S OFFICE - www.SBSheriff.org

Please respond if you selected that you are interested in working for the Clerk, Recorder, Assessor, Elections Office : Are you willing to work full time in-office?

Yes, I am willing to work full time in-office.

No, I am not willing to work full time in-office.

I did not select this department.

Do you have experience working in an Assessor's Office in the state of CA?

To be considered for this position, your application must CLEARLY state how you meet each of the requirements under EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS on the Job Bulletin or you will not be considered for this position. If you are unsure, go back and review your application before continuing. Which Employment Standard do you clearly demonstrate meeting on your application?

Completion of at least 9 semester or 12 quarter units of college-level cartographic training utilizing computer assisted design / mapping and / or geographic information systems; or,

one year of experience performing computer drafting or computer graphic arts / design projects; or,

a combination of training, education, and / or experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

None - I do not meet the minimum requirements for this position.

If you selected the third employment standard in Question 9, "combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above," please list the combination of training, education, and experience which you believe is equivalent to meeting the employment standards as required. If you did not select this option, type "N / A."

Please list any college-level cartographic training utilizing computer assisted design / mapping and / or geographic information systems. You may also attach a copy of your transcripts. You must include the name of the course, the name of the organization where you completed the course, how many units earned and whether the units earned were semester or quarter units. EXAMPLE : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) GEOG XL7, 4 quarter units, UC Santa Barbara. Failure to provide complete details as listed above to this question will cause your application to be disqualified. Enter N / A if this is not applicable.

The responses to the following supplemental questions will be used as a weighed, scored selection device that will determine my ranking on the employment list for this job. For information on protest procedures for the supplemental questionnaire, please see Civil Service Rules 612 and 613 :

I understand.

Do you have knowledge of and experience using AutoCAD software?

Please indicate the employer(s), institutions, and / or platforms where you performed this work (must be listed on your application). Enter "N / A" if you do not have this experience.

Do you have knowledge of and experience using ESRI GIS, ArcGIS Professional or QGIS software?