Geographic Information Systems Technician I

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician I

San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician I who will utilize the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data and geospatial information products. The incumbent will assist in developing customer map and/or geospatial data product requirements, use Esri's ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro map production tools to compose and generate a wide variety of geospatial products. Performs quality control on encoded data, reviews output for accuracy and performs quality checks on GIS products.

A vacancy currently exists in the Sheriff's Department. The resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur. For more information, refer to the Geographic Information Systems Technician I job description.

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must meet one (1) of the options below in order to qualify:

• Completion of a GIS certificate program from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of experience using Esri's ArcGIS Desktop applications (ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro) and/or ArcGIS Online to update geospatial datasets.
• Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of completed college coursework in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology which includes at least twelve (12) semester or eighteen (18) quarter units in GIS software and theory or a closely related field.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong professional experience utilizing Esri's GIS platform, especially desktop applications ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro and familiarity with ArcGIS Online.
• Professional experience working for a public agency, or supporting projects for public agencies.

Selection Process: Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note that if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627.

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).