What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geographic Information Systems Analyst I/II position at The County of El Dorado?
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
SURVEYOR'S OFFICE
The Surveyor's Office is responsible for providing information to the public on the complex issues of property ownership and for the timely review of all parcel maps, subdivision maps, records of survey, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance, street names and addresses, Abandonment of Public Easements and Irrevocable Offers of Dedication to facilitate development and serve the public, County departments, and outside agencies. The Surveyor's Office is also responsible for the Geographic Information System (GIS) including operation, maintenance and enhancements. The system is used to manage a variety of project and permitting databases and to interpret data in conjunction with location to create maps providing responsive service to the public, County departments and outside agencies
THE OPPORTUNITY
Put your Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills to the test! The selected candidate will perform professional, technical, and analytical GIS duties, including application design, modification, programming, scripting, spatial database design and management, and user support; evaluates and personally participates in the functions necessary to implement and sustain the creation, maintenance, and use of the GIS databases and applications; and performs related duties as assigned.
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
SURVEYOR'S OFFICE
The Surveyor's Office is responsible for providing information to the public on the complex issues of property ownership and for the timely review of all parcel maps, subdivision maps, records of survey, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance, street names and addresses, Abandonment of Public Easements and Irrevocable Offers of Dedication to facilitate development and serve the public, County departments, and outside agencies. The Surveyor's Office is also responsible for the Geographic Information System (GIS) including operation, maintenance and enhancements. The system is used to manage a variety of project and permitting databases and to interpret data in conjunction with location to create maps providing responsive service to the public, County departments and outside agencies
THE OPPORTUNITY
Put your Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills to the test! The selected candidate will perform professional, technical, and analytical GIS duties, including application design, modification, programming, scripting, spatial database design and management, and user support; evaluates and personally participates in the functions necessary to implement and sustain the creation, maintenance, and use of the GIS databases and applications; and performs related duties as assigned.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Consult with County departments and the Information Technologies Department, regarding GIS needs and requirements, including identifying, designing, and developing GIS applications, strategies, and procedures for the display, access, as well as the integration and access of geospatial data.
- Perform complex GIS database and graphical user interface research, design, analysis, and programming for desktop, web, and mobile applications.
- Gather and analyze information regarding GIS user and system requirements and develop and/or modify automated systems to fulfill these needs.
- Assist in the development and enforcement of GIS standards and operating procedures.
- Develop spatially enabled applications using application templates, widgets, scripting languages, and development kits as appropriate.
- Perform a variety of professional-level work, including modeling applications, spatial analysis, site selection, constraint modeling, maps, graphics, and related materials for internal and external clients in a variety of computing environments including desktop, cloud, and mobile
- Perform database administration duties related to table design, view creation, system backup, file maintenance, and user access.
- Install, test, and implement vendor supplied modifications to existing software; function as a liaison with software vendors on user issues.
- Develop new applications and queries to create and updates map and facilitate analysis.
- Analyze and maintain the GIS database, including gathering and incorporating data and creating tables or layers, standard data definitions, data dictionary, physical database design, security and privacy, and recovery.
- Serve as a technical resource to County departments, including providing assistance and training in the proper use of GIS data and systems, and recommending, troubleshooting, and providing support for GIS software, databases, and other related applications.
- Design and program web-based applications for use by in-house County staff as well as internet applications for County and public GIS users; create and maintain webpages.
- Implement policies, procedures, and standards to ensure County-wide consistency and carry-over of applications for multiple users.
- Provide technical direction to GIS Analysts, GIS Technicians, and GIS-users on a project or day-to-day basis.
- Prepare a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, documentation, instructions, and other material.
- Maintain accurate records and files related to the GIS function; tracks and evaluates project and system progress.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst I:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in geographic information systems, computer science, management information systems, GIS, geography, or a closely related field;
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in geographic information systems, computer science, management information systems, GIS, geography, or a closely related field;
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One (1) year of responsible experience using GIS software.
One (1) year of responsible experience using GIS software.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst II:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in geographic information systems, computer science, management information systems, GIS, geography, or a closely related field;
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Two (2) years of professional GIS experience performing systems analysis, design and maintenance, spatial database analysis and design, or application development and programming in an automated mapping environment at a level equivalent to the County's class of Geographic Information Systems Analyst I.
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in geographic information systems, computer science, management information systems, GIS, geography, or a closely related field;
-AND-
Two (2) years of professional GIS experience performing systems analysis, design and maintenance, spatial database analysis and design, or application development and programming in an automated mapping environment at a level equivalent to the County's class of Geographic Information Systems Analyst I.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Geographic Information Systems Analyst I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100% for ranking):
A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Do not refer to resumes, cover letters, or other documentation as they will not be reviewed.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for GIS Analyst I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. If you are interested in the position of GIS Analyst I/II within any County department, please submit your application.
We currently have the following vacancies:
- One (1) full time vacancy in the Surveyor's Office, located in Placerville, CA
Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law. Extra help positions may transition to a regular full time employee status if the conditions of Personnel Rule 1103.1 exist.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
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