GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Geographic Information System Analyst vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

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.

Before the end of 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 System Analyst .

• Formats and generates a variety of GIS products including standard and custom maps and map series, standard map templates, shape files, graphics, tables and reports; performs data searches and retrievals.

• Extracts and organizes data and performs quality control operations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data; researches source documents and/or coordinates with others to resolve missing or conflicting data and other anomalies.

• Establishes map area and develops symbology, including thematic and category symbols; uses cartographic and design principles to include legends, insets and reference information.

• Overlays maps over aerial imagery to produce custom products and verify and correct geospatial data.

• Performs standard spatial analyses such as buffering, spatial overlays and distance calculations using established methods and procedures.

• Maintains and updates geospatial databases; extracts, cleans, adjusts and converts data and information from non-GIS systems into GIS formats; converts addresses into GIS formats using geocoding routines.

• Researches and corrects problems with data using spatial and logical analyses; researches and verifies legal descriptions and boundaries; uses scripts, queries and other tools to obtain and/or correct missing or incorrect spatial and attribute data.

• Converts spatial data from one coordinate system to another, using basic geodetic principles; geo-references digital maps to align with real ground locations, using survey monument, GPS and other data as controls; processes, loads, reviews and updates data in GIS database layers; imports database updates.

• Participates in developing and implementing queries, scripts and instructions of moderate difficulty.

• Assists in the design, development, testing and implementation of GIS applications of routine to moderate difficulty to meet customer needs and enterprise requirements.

• Operates GIS-specific hardware including large format plotters and scanners.

• Collect field data using GPS or other equipment as needed; may assist in training and mentoring newer GIS staff members as needed.

Option 1

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, GIScience, geography or a closely related field that required equivalent coursework in GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS - AND - six months of experience in the uses and operations of GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS.

Option 2

An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, GIScience, geography or a field requiring at least 18 semester units of equivalent coursework in GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS - AND - three (3) years of experience performing technical duties in support of GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS using standard GIS tools to populate and manipulate GIS databases and generate GIS products.

Successful completion of a County recognized GIS certificate program requiring at least 18 semester units of coursework may be substituted for the required education.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method or transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must email them to kortega@dpw.lacounty.gov. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the documents.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

EXAM CONTENT:

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.

Before the end of the initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate the candidates performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
IMPORTANT NOTES:

• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving asyour description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S.MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Joann Lal
Department Contact Phone: (626) 565-5246
Department Contact Email: kortega@dpw.lacounty.gov

Employment Type: Full time

Refer code: 8475542. County Of Los Angeles - The previous day - 2024-03-06 15:23

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