Geographic Information Systems (Gis) Analyst

Salary : $127,822.24 - $155,376.00 Annually
Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-K7G-A
Department: Technology Services and Solutions
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
Closing Date: 3/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01
Description
Under supervision, to provide spatial analysis, reporting, mapping, mapping application and technical support; to maintain and update the database using (GIS) and related software packages, and to prepare and develop data for distribution to County departments, the public, Federal, State, and local agencies, to provide spatial analytics for customers' needs, and create and integrate GIS applications for broader use of GIS.
Please Note: This recruitment is scheduled to include a written examination; the test will be conducted online through a secure third party.
The week of March 18th, 2024, test information will be sent via email to the address attached to your application. Prior to completing the exam, there is a brief system set-up step to be completed.
COVID-19 Risk Tier - Lower Risk
Typical Tasks

• Prepares detailed technical specifications from which programs will be written;
  
• Writes complex scripts and queries to identify database discrepancies, automate corrections, and automate updates;
  
• Compiles, integrates and analyzes data from a variety of sources, including aerial photography, terrain, topographic, hydrologic, and time-sequenced event data, in order to provide a concise visual representation of complex idea;
  
• Reviews existing and incoming data from outside agencies (Federal, State, local) for currency, accuracy, quality, documentation and consistency with central GIS database standards;
  
• Creates geodatabases, instances, tables, layers, and feature classes;
  
• Works with Business Analysts and customers to understand reporting requirements and to determine and analyze business processes;
  
• Codes, documents, and maintain GIS integrated business software and GIS application software;
  
• Codes, edits, installs, and verifies programs for accessing, maintaining, linking and populating databases;
  
• Creates new layers and maintains existing layers for the GIS database, performs quality control on the layers and maintains metadata for the layers in the GIS database;
  
• Develops test plans for new application functionality;
  
• Produces cartographic products for reports, meetings and presentations;
  
• Provides GIS guidance and training to lower level staff;
  
• Performs user training on GIS integrated business solutions and GIS applications and tools;
  
• Diagrams information flow, showing source and distribution of all segments, processing elements and channels;
  
• Performs standard spatial analyses including buffering, spatial overlay, and distance calculations using established methods and tools;
  
• Digitalizes drawings and inputs them to the GIS database, following a standard procedure;
  
• Generates custom maps to meet specific customer requirements; researches and responds to customer requests for information;
  
• Generates production and quality reports as required;
  
• Analyzes and evaluates geo-spatial data and ensures GIS data is accurate and reliable;
  
• Participates in the auditing of data;
  
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
  
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Earth Science, Urban Planning, Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Environmental Science, Geology or related field,
and
Three (3) years of IT work experience with geospatial data collection, analysis, conversion and maintenance comparable to the County's Associate GIS Analyst.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field,
and
Five (5) years of IT work experience with geospatial data collection, analysis, conversion and maintenance. Three (3) years of this experience must be at a level comparable to the County's Associate GIS Analyst.
Possession of a GIS Certificate (requiring at least 27 semester units or 41 quarter units) may substitute for one (1) year of relevant work experience.
Special Requirements

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work.If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
  
• Depending on the position, related certifications may be desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Reporting requirements and business processes;
  
• GIS integrated business software and GIS application software;
  
• Quality control on the layers and metadata for the layers in the GIS database;
  
• Test plans for new application functionality;
  
• Cartographic products for reports, meetings and presentations;
  
• Principles and practices of lead supervision and training.
  
• Standard spatial analyses including buffering, spatial overlay, and distance calculations using established methods and tools;
  
• Diagrams information flow, showing source and distribution of all segments, processing elements and channels;
  
• Geographic data structure, practices and methods;
  
• Geography as applied to the concepts and principles of GIS, map projections, datums and coordinate systems;
  
• Familiar with spatial and attribute data, and relational database management systems;
  
• Geographic information and related computer systems such as ArcGIS software suite and related software;
  
• Topologically structured data for integrating spatially-referenced data from a wide variety of different sources;
  
• Maps and map-related information including those filed with the Assessor's Office and other map archives;
  
• Coordinate systems, map projections, and geographic (datum) transformations;
  
• Principles and practices of technical problem solving;
  
• Principles and practices of Geographic Information Systems, cartography, including graphic design, data management and analysis;
  
• Principles and practices of producing effective project and technical documentation;
  
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local statutes, laws, ordinances and rules as they apply mapping requirements;
  
• Geographic information and related computer systems, ArcGIS software suite and related software;
  
• Relational database management systems and principles;
  
• GIS analysis and modeling techniques;
  
• Principles and techniques of software and systems related to programming and scripting languages.

Ability to:

• Work with Business Analysts and customers to understand reporting requirements and to determine and analyze business processes;
  
• Analyze and evaluate geo-spatial data and ensure GIS data is accurate and reliable;
  
• Code, document, and maintain GIS integrated business software and GIS application software;
  
• Create new layers and maintain existing layers for the GIS database;
  
• Develop test plans for new application functionality;
  
• Produce cartographic products for reports, meetings and presentations;
  
• Provide GIS guidance and training to lower level staff;
  
• Perform user training on GIS integrated business solutions and GIS applications and tools;
  
• Perform standard spatial analyses including buffering, spatial overlay, and distance calculations using established methods and tools;
  
• Diagram information flow, showing source and distribution of all segments, processing elements and channels;
  
• Assess and understand user and customer needs, develop the needed system output, and communicate requirements to system management to request necessary system development;
  
• Import data, write simple queries, and develop reports and forms;
  
• Plan, organize, and assign the work of others;
  
• Train others in the operation and use of GIS related equipment, systems, and software;
  
• Use the ArcGIS software suite (or similar software) to compile data, generate maps and reports, and perform related tasks;
  
• Query spatial data, and resolve system and network problems;
  
• Read and interpret different types of construction plans, property documents (e.g. legal descriptions, easements, etc.) and maps;
  
• Organize projects and manage time effectively applying considerable independent judgment and initiative;
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
  
• Analyze and solve problems logically, and follow detailed instructions;
  
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to various audiences;
  
• Integrate complex disparate spatial and tabular databases;
  
• Perform analytical tabular and spatial queries;
  
• Design, create and print professional level graphic representations of the data as maps;
  
• Gather and document user requirements for projects.

Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
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01
Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?

• Yes
• No

02
What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• None
• High School or GED equivalent
• College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units)
• College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units)
• College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units)
• College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03
In what field is your major or area of study?

• Geographic Information Systems
• Geography/Geology
• Cartography
• Environmental Science
• Urban Planning
• Closely related field
• N/A

04
If you selected "Closely related field" in the previous question, please indicate your major or area of study here. If not applicable, type "N/A".
05
How many years of IT work experience do you have with geospatial data collection, analysis, conversion and maintenance comparable to the County's Associate GIS Analyst?

• No experience
• Less than three years of experience
• Three to less than four years of experience
• Four to less than five years of experience
• Five to less six years of experience
• Six years or more of experience

06
Describe your IT work experience with geospatial data collection, analysis, conversion and maintenance comparable to the County's Associate GIS Analyst. Responses must include dates of employment, job title(s), employer name(s), number of hours worked per week, and duties assigned. If none, type N/A.
07
How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have operating, maintaining and implementing automated mapping and/or Geographic Information Systems?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08
How many years of experience do you have operating, maintaining and implementing automated mapping and/or Geographic Information Systems in a Government setting including Health and Hospitals, Emergency Management, Public Safety, Planning and Development, Public Works, Election System, and Environment & Sustainability etc.?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09
Do you have experience with conducting field work using GPS technology?

• Yes
• No

10
If you responded yes to the question above, ple...