Geographic Information Systems Analyst I/II
About The Position
This recruitment establishes a six-month employment list for current and future vacancies in Tulare County departments with this position, including TCICT and RMA. The current vacancy is with the Tulare County Information Communications Technology department in Visalia. The role maintains spatial databases and develops digital maps using survey records, Assessor’s parcel maps, deeds, other hard-copy maps, and pertinent data sources. It integrates electronic map data from outside sources with in-house data. Level II work additionally includes analyzing county-wide procedures for creating, maintaining, and distributing map data; evaluating map-source availability and quality according to accepted surveying principles; and writing import/export, quality-control, and editing programs to convert AutoCAD or other electronic map formats into GIS format. Candidates may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. A background investigation may be conducted and, for some positions, repeated every 10 years. E-Verify employment eligibility verification may be required on the first day for some positions, and some job classes may require a physical examination. This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, subject to the stated eligibility conditions.
Requirements
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with coursework in civil engineering, surveying, drafting, geography, computer science, or systems analysis.
- Level I: One year of responsible experience in surveying, drafting, computer systems support, computer programming, systems analysis, and/or data management.
- Level II: Three years of responsible experience in surveying, drafting, computer systems support, computer programming, systems analysis, and/or data management, or one year equivalent to a GIS Analyst I.
- Knowledge of legal documents and descriptions; basic drafting and design practices; file structures for spatial and attribute data; database and teleprocessing programming techniques; computer equipment and its use; software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, AutoCAD, ArcView, and ArcInfo; and GIS, surveying, mapping, CADD, and computer-science terminology and concepts.
- Ability to use personal computers and peripheral devices such as printers, plotters, and scanners; interpret maps including governmental sectional surveys and aerial photos; use mapping and drafting symbols; understand technical materials, contract specifications, engineering blueprints, maps, and project plans; prepare drawings at a computer workstation; operate scanners, plotters, and printers; develop end-user applications using appropriate programming languages; follow instructions and coordinate work; maintain effective working relationships; adjust to changes in work assignments; and work independently under deadline pressure.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid California driver’s license.
- For Level II: Knowledge of county government structure and procedures; cadastral and geodetic surveying principles; organization and management analysis methods and procedures; LAN, WAN, and Internet concepts; and relevant engineering principles and terminology.
- For Level II: Ability to develop systems and procedures, including computer applications, to support efficient multi-departmental information and records flow; apply systems analysis, administration, and management analysis principles and techniques to gather, organize, and interpret data; develop recommendations and assist in implementing solutions; work with minimal direct supervision under deadline pressure; convey instructions and procedures; and train staff on computer usage.
Nice To Haves
- One year of supervisory experience is desirable for Level II.
Responsibilities
- Maintain spatial databases.
- Develop digital maps using records of survey, Assessor’s parcel maps, deeds, other hard-copy maps, or pertinent data sources.
- Integrate electronic map data imported from outside sources with in-house data.
- For Level II: Analyze county-wide procedures for creating, maintaining, and distributing map data.
- For Level II: Evaluate the availability and quality of map source data according to accepted principles of surveying.
- For Level II: Write import/export, quality-control, and edit programs to convert AutoCAD or other-format electronic maps into GIS format.
Benefits
- May qualify for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, subject to eligibility conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
