Geographic Information Systems Technician III
County of San Bernardino, CA - San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409Work at County of San Bernardino, CA
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Overview
$61,692.80 - $84,822.40 Annually
Location :
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Number:
24-07042-01
Department:
Public Works
Opening Date:
07/27/2024
Closing Date:
8/9/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
San Bernardino County
is recruiting for a
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician III
who will serve as a technical expert for the GIS team, utilizing the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data, and geospatial information products. The incumbent will act as a project lead, monitoring project progress, deadlines, and quality assurance; resolving operational problems; and providing technical direction to GIS Technicians I and GIS Technician IIs.
A vacancy currently exists in the Department of Public Works (DPW). The resulting eligible list may be used to fill other county department vacancies as they occur.
For more information, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
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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 qualify under one of the following options:OPTION 1:Three (3) years
of experience compiling and preparing a broad spectrum of geospatial data and data visualization products, which includes at least two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Esri's desktop (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro) products and ArcGIS Online. Experience may be concurrent.
OPTION 2:A
Bachelor's degree
from an accredited program with at least thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of college coursework in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology.OPTION 3:A
Bachelor's degree
from an accredited program and completion of a GIS certificate program from an accredited institution**
-
AND -
two (2) years
of professional experience utilizing Esri desktop products and ArcGIS Online.
Courses and/or certificate(s)
MUST
be listed in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the application for consideration.
**i.e. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with 30 sem. units of GIS coursework OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and GIS certificate from accredited program.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 such as ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro and proficiency with ArcGIS Online.Successful history of leading a group of technicians and seeing projects through to completion.Professional experience working for a public agency or supporting GIS projects for public agencies.Selection Process
Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the application and Supplemental Questionnaire by
Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5PM.
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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Qualifying Option:
Indicate the option under which you qualify for Geographic Information Systems Technician III.
Option 1 - Three (3) years of experience compiling and preparing a broad spectrum of geospatial data and data visualization products, which includes at least two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Esri's desktop (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro) products and ArcGIS Online.Option 2 - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited program with at least thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of college coursework in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology.Option 3 - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited program and completion of a GIS certificate program from an accredited institution** -AND- two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Esri desktop products and ArcGIS Online.None of the above. I do not meet any of the qualifying options for this position. I understand my application will not be advanced in the review process.
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Education/Coursework:
If you are qualifying under Option 2, list the name of your Bachelor's degree, and include either a list of at least thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of college coursework in GIS or geography OR the name of an additional certificate in GIS.Include the following: Name of School, Course Title, Course Number, Number of Units, Type of Units (semester or quarter).i.e. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with 30 sem. units of GIS coursework (list courses as demonstrated above) OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, plus GIS certificate, UCSD (certificate uploaded as attachment). NOTE:
If qualifying under Option 2, candidates MUST respond to this question for consideration.If none, indicate N/A.
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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"
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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.
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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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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.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 understand10
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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