Geographic Information Systems Specialist III
Geographic Information Systems Specialist III
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Job Description
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
The City of San Jos the Capital of Silicon Valley is one of the nations best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live work and do business. Moreover San Jos is the center of cultural government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jos have embraced the following values: Integrity Innovation Excellence Collaboration Respect and Celebration. The Citys Public Works Department isseekingan individual whose values align with the values of the Citys employees.
Position Duties
The Department of Public Works is currentlyseekingto fill a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist I/II position within the Enterprise GIS team. This positionis responsible forcontributing to data management efforts and GIS project support for the Department of Public Works andother interdepartmental partners.
Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist I: $78230.88 $95309.76
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist II: $95571.84 $116450.88
This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent 5 ongoing nonpensionable compensation. Actual salary shall bedeterminedby the final candidates qualifications and experience.
The Enterprise GIS teamoperatesout of the Department of Public Works but works across the city to coordinate GIS efforts lead multidepartmental GIS projects geospatiallyenable City business systems administer Enterprise GIS infrastructure for citywide use and provide GISsupport for various City departments and programs. The GIS Specialist I/II is a data focused position thatis responsible forcreatingmaintaining and ensuring the integrity of enterprise GIS datasetsas well as providing ongoing support forEnterpriseand departmentalGIS projects and applications. The position requires a commitment to building andmaintainingquality GIS data strong cartographic design skills good attention to detail and customer service andproficiencywith ArcGIS software.
Under the direction of a senior team member the GIS Specialist I/II willmaintainGIS datasets andcontribute tomappingefforts application developmentandgeneralgeospatial analysis needs. Key responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Produce analyze and present geographic informationutilizingArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online/Portal and/or related software.
Create andmaintainenterprise GIS datasets using standard spatial editing tools and versioning. Interpret resources such as assessors maps discrepancy reports Councilapproved ordinances and resolutions memorandums and thirdparty data sources to enter graphic and attribute data into GIS whilemaintainingdata integrity.
Perform quality assurance checks on GIS data.
Produce highquality print and web mapsdemonstratinggood designskills and sound cartographic principles.
Use SQL queries to produce reports on data management work.
Use ETL (extract transform and load) Model Builder or scripting tools to design and create GIS processes.
Develop workflows and documentation for various GIS tasks.
Fulfill requests for GIS data analysis maps or reports usingappropriate GIStools and following City protocol.
Provide support for departmental GIS users including workflow automation data conversion map production training analysis support and troubleshooting issues.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered foradditionalopportunities that mayutilizethe applicants from this recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Geographic Information Systems Specialist I:A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems Engineering Computer Science Management Information Systems Mathematics Physical Science Geography Urban Planning or closely related field.
Geographic Information Systems Specialist II:A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems Engineering Computer Science Management Information Systems Mathematics Physical Science Geography UrbanPlanningor closelyrelated field AND one 1 year of increasingly responsible experience in computer programming geographic information systems or transportation planning.
Acceptable Substitution: GIS Specialist II: Possession of a valid GIS or GISP certificate from a certifying body acceptable to the City of San Jos may be substituted for the one 1 year of experience in computer programming geographic information systems or transportation planning.
Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate willpossessthe following competencies asdemonstratedin past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
Job Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices; knowledge of GIS applications programming and relational database model; knowledge of design techniques and tools to produce maps graphics and models; ability to perform computer programming data analysis or software development for GIS applications; Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing;demonstrateseffective use of listening skills and displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.
Computer Skills Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Access and MS Excel.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills Develops effective relationships with coworkers and supervisors by helping othersaccomplishtasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skill.
Analytical Thinking Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical systematic sequential approach.
Customer ServiceDemonstratesthe ability toanticipatecustomers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Flexibility Makes effective decisions and achieves desired resultsin the midst ofmajor changes in responsibilities work processestimeframes performance expectations organizational culture or workenvironment
InitiativeExhibitsresourceful behaviors toward meeting jobobjectives;anticipatesproblems is proactive and avoids difficulties byplanning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
MultiTasking Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Problem Solving Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue;determinesthe significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to beconsideredor your application may bedeemedincomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin the selection process.Additionalphases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
Please upload a resume and cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience related to the GIS Specialist I/II position outlined under Position Duties.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions theselectionor hiring processes please contactMaritza Garcia at.
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all jobspecific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
