Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
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$ 82076 - 110468
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CAREER DESCRIPTION
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) SpecialistSALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being conducted to establish an Open Eligible List to fill current and future GIS Specialist vacancies.This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLYQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment will close on
Thursday September 4 2025 at 11:59pm PST.
OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Worksprovides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas to cities and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the Department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works guiding principles are safety integrity quality teamwork and adaptability.
OC Public Works is a unique County department comprised of ten service areas: OC Development Services; OC Fleet Services; OC Administrative Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance & Central Utilities; OC Environmental Resources; OC Operations & Maintenance; OC Construction; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Survey. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 950 positions.
OC Public Works partners with a diverse array of local state and federal agencies; special districts and authorities; and the private development community including construction planning and design firms to accomplish many of the Countys infrastructure projects.
Please clickherefor more information on the County of Orange.
THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Public Works Administrative Services has an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist. The GIS Specialist within the Geospatial Services Unit will be responsible for maintaining geospatial data within an ESRI Parcel Fabric database containing legal lots and other land survey information. The incumbent will be tasked with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of parcel data to support land management and decision-making processes while collaborating effectively in a team-oriented multi-user environment.
MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate will possess knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies:
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Experience with ArcPro ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS extensions
- Experience producing Survey maps and/or civil construction documents
- Knowledge of coordinate systems projections and geodetic principles relevant to land surveying
- Experience working in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Portal
- Knowledge of Document Management Systems
- Knowledge of web GIS technology
- Knowledge of surveying engineering and/or construction principles
- Knowledge of scripting or programming languages
ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING DATA- Experience performing complex survey/engineering analysis of Geospatial data
- Work with survey data that has been digitally submitted in AutoCAD format
- Ability to provide analysis and recommendations for modifying procedures
- Interpret and incorporate survey documents (tract/parcel maps records of survey deeds) into the Parcel Fabric
WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION- Experience developing and preparing maps and reports of Engineering and GIS data
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing project progress and recommendations to all levels of invested parties
- Maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external parties involved with assigned projects
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Clickhereto learn more about the minimum qualifications for the GIS Specialist classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After the screening qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of job knowledge experts. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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QuestionsFor specific information pertaining to this recruitment contactSarah Correaat or by email atEEO INFORMATION
Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
