OCERS
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
OCERS, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
SALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's 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 APPLY
Qualified 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 Works provides 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 County's infrastructure projects.
Please click here for 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 Click
here
to 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 Department's 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.
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 GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and ocgov.com. If your email address should change, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Clickhere for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Sarah Correa at
714-667-9667 or by email at
sarah.correa@ocpw.ocgov.com Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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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 APPLY
Qualified 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 Works provides 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 County's infrastructure projects.
Please click here for 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 Click
here
to 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 Department's 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.
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 GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and ocgov.com. If your email address should change, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Clickhere for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Sarah Correa at
714-667-9667 or by email at
sarah.correa@ocpw.ocgov.com Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr