Geographic Information Systems Analyst-26350904

County of San Diego • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of San Diego has current openings for GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST. Interviews will take place the week of July 6, 2026. Job offers will be made the week of July 20, 2026. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment. Future Salary Increases: June 2026 – 4.93% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.43% Market Adjustment), June 2027 – 4.43% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.43% Market Adjustment). Geographic Information Systems Analysts perform the design, operation, and administration functions related to the development and analysis of various Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data pertaining to the County of San Diego. This is the journey level class. Incumbents serve the GIS program by employing the GIS methods, techniques, and tools used to conduct spatial data analysis and to interpret and report on analysis results. Additionally, GIS Analysts are expected to employ their knowledge of relational databases, software licensing, programming techniques, data compilation and conversion, documentation, and quality assurance processes. Geographic Information Systems Analyst positions are allocated to various departments throughout the County of San Diego. The current vacancy is in the Department of Public Works (DPW), Land Surveying, Survey Records System (SRS) group. The position in the Department of Public Works (DPW) will be responsible for processing and uploading Survey Records map documents to the SRS website. Duties include scanning hard-copy maps, creating and editing GIS layers related to Survey Records, performing image processing tasks such as cropping, rotating, and georeferencing scanned maps, and uploading finalized map documents to the AWS cloud database that supports the SRS website. The ideal GIS Analyst for DPW Survey Records will have strong customer service skills and be able to assist members of the public in person, by phone, and through email. Familiarity with the SRS website and the search methods outlined in the SRS tipsheet is highly beneficial. Because customer service is a key part of this role, excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. The candidate should also be adaptable, able to collaborate within a small team, and comfortable managing independent tasks with minimal supervision. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. See additional information on Department of Public Works. Click Geographic Information Systems Analyst to view the complete job description for this class. Hiring Timeline & Dates: The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. i. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. ii. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. iii. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in geography, earth sciences, civil engineering, urban planning, information technology, biology with an emphasis in GIS, computer science, or closely related field, OR, successful completion of a college level GIS certificate program; AND, 1. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a GIS Trainee with the County of San Diego; OR, 2. Three (3) years of progressively responsible GIS experience administering and operating GIS applications using ArcGIS Desktop or Server or similar type software to develop GIS data, digital maps, or other digital displays for spatial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the SRS website and the search methods outlined in the SRS tipsheet is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform the design, operation, and administration functions related to the development and analysis of various Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data.
• Employ GIS methods, techniques, and tools to conduct spatial data analysis.
• Interpret and report on analysis results.
• Employ knowledge of relational databases, software licensing, programming techniques, data compilation and conversion, documentation, and quality assurance processes.
• Process and upload Survey Records map documents to the SRS website.
• Scan hard-copy maps.
• Create and edit GIS layers related to Survey Records.
• Perform image processing tasks such as cropping, rotating, and georeferencing scanned maps.
• Upload finalized map documents to the AWS cloud database that supports the SRS website.
• Assist members of the public in person, by phone, and through email.
• Collaborate within a small team.
• Manage independent tasks with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• June 2026 – 4.93% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.43% Market Adjustment)
• June 2027 – 4.43% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.43% Market Adjustment)
• Veteran’s Preference Policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level