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County of San Bernardino, CA

Geographic Information Systems Technician I

County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409


Salary :

$50,128.00 - $68,993.60 Annually

Location :

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Number:

24-03432-01

Department:

Multiple County Departments

Opening Date:

06/22/2024

Closing Date:

7/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

The Job

San Bernardino County

is recruiting for a

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician I

who will utilize the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data and geospatial information products. The incumbent will assist in developing customer map and/or geospatial data product requirements, use Esri's ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro map production tools to compose and generate a wide variety of geospatial products. Performs quality control on encoded data, reviews output for accuracy and performs quality checks on GIS products.

A vacancy currently exists in the Innovation and Technology Department. The resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

For more information, refer to the job description.

EXECELLENT BENEFITS

Click the image below to learn more about our competitive benefits packages!

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process:

Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.

Travel:

Travel throughout the County may be required. A valid California Class C driver's license and automobile insurance must be produced at the time of hire and maintained.

Sponsorship:

Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the qualifying options listed below:

OPTION 1:

Completion of a GIS certificate program from an accredited institution.OPTION 2:One (1) year of experience using Esri's ArcGIS Desktop applications (ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro) and/or ArcGIS Online to update geospatial datasets.OPTION 3:

Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of completed college coursework in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology which includes at least twelve (12) semester or eighteen (18) quarter units in GIS software and theory or a closely related field.

A list of related coursework must be listed and/or submitted with the application if no degree has been conferred.Desired Qualifications

You might be a great fit for this position if you have:

Strong professional experience utilizing Esri's GIS platform, especially desktop applications ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro and familiarity with ArcGIS OnlineProfessional experience working for a public agency, or supporting projects for public agencies.Selection Process

Application Procedure:

Complete and submit the application and Supplemental Questionnaire by the filing deadline.

There will be a

competitive evaluation

of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; resumes

will not

be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require

technical assistance , please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA:

San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENTInstructions:

The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a

competitive evaluation of qualifications . It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

I have read and understand the above statement.

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Education/Coursework:

A list of coursework is required. Please provide the following information:

Course Number & TitleSchool nameUnits: number of units & type (semester or quarter)

Example: CSCI 1-Computer Science I, CSUSB, 4 qtr units.If you have completed a degree in Computer Science or other closely related field, indicate degree completed (e.g., B.S., M.S., etc.), major field, and school. You do not need to list coursework. If you have attached unofficial transcripts in lieu of listing coursework, please indicate such below.If none, indicate "N/A"

03

GIS Certificate:

If you possess GIS certification, please list institution, year completed, and number of units and type. Please attach completed GIS certificate to your application. If none, indicate "N/A"

04

GIS Experience:

Describe your professional experience compiling and editing geospatial data using Esri's ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro desktop products. Also include experience with any other relevant Esri products.If none, indicate "N/A"

05

GIS Experience:

Describe your experience using Esri's ArcGIS Online platform for publishing hosted feature services and preparing web maps and web apps. If none, indicate "N/A"

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:

As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**

We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note:

If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

I understand.08

Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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