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County of San Bernardino, CA

Supervising Geographic Information Systems Technician

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


Salary :

$69,721.60 - $95,846.40 Annually

Location :

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Number:

24-03429-01

Department:

Multiple County Departments

Opening Date:

10/12/2024

Closing Date:

10/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

The Job

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).

A vacancy currently exists in the

Assessor-Recorder-

County

Clerk's Office.

The resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

For more information, refer to the Supervising Geographic Information Systems Technician job description.

EXECELLENT BENEFITS

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:

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Must possess (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

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AND-

at least one (1) year as a project lead or supervisory experience overseeing the work of staff. (Experience may be concurrent.)

SUBSTITUTION:

Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of college coursework in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, and/or surveying

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OR-

certificate in GIS** from an accredited program may substitute one (1) year of experience (not eligible to substitute for required lead experience).

NOTE:

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(Must be attached if applicable.)

Click

here

for more information on evaluation services. (Includes certification programs.)

Desired Qualifications

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

Strong professional experience utilizing Esri's GIS platform, especially desktop applications such as ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro and familiarity with ArcGIS Online.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.Selection Process

Examination Procedure

:There will be a

competitive evaluation of qualifications

based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore,

it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience

as possible, as

resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, October 25, 2024 .

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.

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.

For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Supervisory 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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INSTRUCTIONS:

The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a

competitive evaluation . Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and

all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application

in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

I have read and understand the above statement.02

Minimum Qualifications:

Indicate the option under which you qualify for Supervising Geographic Information Systems Technician.

Three (3) years of 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- at least one (1) year as a project lead overseeing the work of GIS staff. Experience may be concurrent.Substitution: I am requesting to have my educational history substitute for one year of the required experience, as listed in the job announcement. I also possess at least two years of applicable experience as outlined in the minimum requirements. I will submit the required documentation.None of the above. I do not meet requirements as stated above.

03

Education Substitution:

Have you attached your GIS Certification and/or transcripts that include the required coursework? (Transcripts or Certification MUST be attached for proper evaluation results.)

YesNo

04

GIS Experience: Clearly describe in detail

your professional experience compiling and editing geospatial data using Esri's ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro desktop products including experience with any other relevant Esri products. Be sure to include name employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.

05

Esri GIS Experience: Clearly describe in detail

your experience using Esri's ArcGIS Online platform for publishing hosted feature services and preparing web maps and web apps. Be sure to include name of employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.

06

GIS Project Experience:

Provide an example of a professional GIS project you have worked on. Describe your level of responsibility, project stakeholders, other project contributors, your contributions to the project, and overall project outcomes. Be sure to include name of employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.

07

Project Lead Experience: Clearly describe in detail

your experience leading GIS projects. Include the number of staff led, your primary duties as lead, and total years of GIS project leadership experience. Be sure to include name of employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.

08

Lead/Supervisory Experience: Clearly describe in detail

your work experience where you functioned as a regular, ongoing supervisor or lead (not as backup in case of absence). Be sure to provide explicit details supporting your answers of each experience to include: employer, position title, the dates of employment, and the number of people/titles of positions supervised/led, including the scope of your responsibilities for each work experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

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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.

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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. 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.

Required Question