Supervising Geographic Information Systems Technician

San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Supervising Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician to supervise, coordinate, and direct the operations of a team of technicians utilizing the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data and geospatial information products. The incumbent will provide full-scope supervision to the team, directing project progress and reinforcing quality assurance; resolving personnel problems. In some departments, this position may provide managerial direction to the Lead GIS Technician (III)., San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the Requirement Options in order to qualify.

REQUIREMENT OPTION 1 Experience: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience compiling and preparing a broad spectrum of geospatial data and data visualization products, which includes two (2) years utilizing Esri’s desktop (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro) products and ArcGIS Online.

• • AND - - Lead Experience: One (1) year as a project lead or supervisory experience overseeing the work of staff. ( Experience may be concurrent.) REQUIREMENT OPTION 2 Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed coursework from an accredited** college or university in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, and/or surveyin g - OR- certificate in GIS** from an accredited program. Transcripts and/or Certification MUST be attached to the application in order to qualify.
• • AND - - Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience compiling and preparing a broad spectrum of geospatial data and data visualization products, which includes experience utilizing Esri’s desktop (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro) products and ArcGIS Online.
• • AND - - Lead Experience: One (1) year as a project lead or supervisory experience overseeing the work of staff. ( Experience may be concurrent.)

**Qualifying degrees and coursework must be conferred by institutions accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Degrees earned outside the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation from a recognized credential evaluation service verifying U.S. equivalency., * Strong professional experience utilizing Esri’s GIS platform, especially desktop applications such as ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro and familiarity with ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS.

• Successful history of leading GIS technicians and seeing projects through to completion.
• Ability to direct multiple projects at once and pivot in changing environments.
• Professional experience working for or with a public agency in support of GIS projects for public agencies.

San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour’s drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.