About the position
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Geographic Information Systems Technician II vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Geographic Information Systems Technician II.
Responsibilities
- Uses forms and drop down menus to enter data in GIS databases; follows established procedures to select map data and objects to populate database tables and attributes.
- Reviews and interprets data sources and uses standard GIS software functions to enter, edit and update GIS spatial data, including points, lines and polygons, and attribute data into databases or layers, following standard procedures.
- Researches source documents such as track maps, parcel maps, cadastral maps, legal descriptions, permits, as-built drawings and other records to verify the accuracy and completeness of data prior to input; uses standard scripts and queries to search for and correct missing, incomplete or inaccurate spatial and attribute data.
- Following established procedures, enters parameters and generates standard GIS products including maps, shape files, graphics, tables and reports; generates and exports new geodatabase layers for use by internal and external customers; generates custom maps of routine to moderate complexity to meet specific customer requirements; researches and responds to customer requests for information.
- Following established procedures, uses GIS software to geo-reference digital maps to align with real ground locations based on applicable data; uses coordinate geometry to draft parcels, easements, boundaries and other features.
- Performs quality-control checks of own work or work performed by other GIS Technicians to ensure accuracy and completeness of data and adherence with established policies, procedures and other mandates applicable to areas of assignment and appropriate formatting of GIS products to meet customer requirements.
- Operates GIS-specific hardware including large format plotters and scanners.
- May convert spatial data from one coordinate system to another; may convert maps into standard non-GIS formats such as pdf.
- May collect field data using a GPS or other equipment as needed.
- Serves as a technical resource to other staff and may provide lead work direction, guidance and training.
Requirements
- An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field requiring at least 18 semester units of equivalent coursework in geographic information systems AND six months of full time technical experience in the uses and operations of geographic information systems, including the entry, editing and retrieval of geospatial data in GIS databases.
- Successful completion of a recognized GIS certificate program from an accredited college or university requiring at least 18 semester units of coursework may be substituted for the required Associate's degree.
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field requiring equivalent coursework in geographic information systems.
- One year of full time experience, at the level of Los Angeles County GIS Technician I, in the uses and operations of geographic information systems, including the entry, editing and retrieval of geospatial data in GIS databases.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with GIS software and tools.
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes in GIS.
- Ability to provide training and guidance to lower level staff.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities
