GIS Technician (As Needed)

Performs design, analysis, development, technical, and maintenance work for the City’s enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) and contributes to GIS projects. SUPERVISION Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no supervision over staff.

Representative Duties

Creates and maintains GIS data, layers, maps, interactive maps, services, and 3D assets. Digitizes customer-supplied information. Creates, edits, and maintains the City’s collection of enterprise GIS layers. Emits GIS data via Esri product suite, freeware tools, online mapping tools, and other third-party products across all applicable mediums. Performs field inventories for the collection of the GIS data. Trains and assists system users in new and existing applications. Supports staff Citywide with the implementation of Geospatial technologies. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of digital GIS maps and data files. Updates and changes data and maps as necessary. Prepares GIS maps for use by numerous departments in the City. Develops GIS data policies, standards, and procedures for users. Participates in professional associations, meetings, and conferences regarding GIS. Performs other duties as assigned., The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us! Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only). Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

Do you have experience in Data collection?, Do you have a Associate’s degree?, Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, computer technology, geography, or a closely related field. Experience: One year of recent, paid work experience in the field of GIS. OR Option B: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in information systems, computer science, computer technology, geography, or a closely related field. Experience: Two years of recent, paid work experience in the field of GIS. OR Option C: Experience: Three years of recent, paid work experience in the field of GIS. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Successful completion of a GIS/Cartography certification program is desirable.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Dependent care reimbursement, Work is generally performed in a busy office environment. The position requires frequent visits to off-site locations. May be required to occasionally work weekends and/or irregular hours.

Oral Interview - 100%

If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City’s civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position. Background Investigation:

Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Inclusion & Diversity Statement The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.