GIS ENGINEER

Position Overview

Under general supervision, assists in the development and maintenance of all facets of a City-wide Geographic Information System (GIS); works closely with various City departments to assist and coordinate in the development of GIS applications that facilitate the operational and customer service needs of the department; acts as a project leader for GIS assignments; performs high level spatial analytical work; develops, writes, tests, and implements GIS software;

performs complex database manipulation; develops and maintains City base map and associated layers; assists in the training of staff and users; and performs other work as assigned.

Principles and techniques of GIS; GIS software; spatial analysis and statistics, programming languages and relational databases; principles of map design; methods for importing and exporting data between GIS and other computer systems; projections and survey coordinate systems. At least two of the following GIS programs:
ArcGIS (Arc Map, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online) or other GIS Application such as Geo Cortex; at least one of the following programming languages:
Visual Basic, VBA, , C#.NET, C++, or a scripting language (such as python or VB script); SQL (Structured Query Language); at least one of the following database programs:
Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Access;
Windows operating system;
AutoCAD, GPS, and tax parcel recording process.

Any combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or related field and
• Two years of recent experience working with a variety of GIS applications, preferably in local (municipal) government or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses, Certificates or Special Requirements:
  Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License. Must be able to pass a police background check.

Candidates will be reviewed, tested, and selected through a multi-step process that considers education, training, and relevant experience.

We offer paid health, dental, and vision plans;
CalPERS benefits; deferred compensation match; paid holiday, sick, and vacation time; educational reimbursement; wellness reimbursement; educational incentives; and more.