Geographic Information Systems Technician III
About The Position
San Bernardino County - Department of Public Works 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Valid California Class C driver's license and automobile insurance must be produced at the time of hire and maintained.
- Ability to travel throughout the County.
- Must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical expert for the GIS team.
- Utilize the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data, and geospatial information products.
- Act as a project lead, monitoring project progress, deadlines, and quality assurance.
- Resolve operational problems.
- Provide technical direction to GIS Technicians I and GIS Technician IIs.
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits
- Summary of Benefits
- Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
