GIS Analyst

* This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis*

The City of Oxnard is seeking a skilled GIS Analyst to join our GIS team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and a passion for utilizing Esri software to analyze spatial data, develop mapping applications, and provide valuable insights. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to support various projects and initiatives, ensuring that spatial data is leveraged effectively to meet business objectives.

• Provide exceptional customer service to members of the City workforce.
• Provide specialized, technical support in the installation, administration, maintenance, and operations of GIS technology hardware and software.
• Maintain and support GIS databases and create GIS data.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for customers and GIS staff.
• Work in a group and as an individual to complete tasks and projects.
• Develop and maintain GIS applications, tools, and workflows using ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other relevant Esri technologies.
• Design and create high‑quality maps and visualizations to communicate spatial information effectively to stakeholders and decision‑makers.
• Conduct spatial analysis to support decision‑making processes and solve complex problems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and deliver GIS solutions that meet business needs.
• Provide technical expertise and support to users of GIS applications, troubleshooting issues and optimizing performance as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in GIS and geospatial analysis, and recommend innovative solutions to improve processes and workflows.
• Contribute to the development of GIS standards, policies, and procedures to ensure data quality, consistency, and security.
• Participate in GIS data collection, management, and maintenance activities, including data acquisition, digitization, and QA/QC.

Positions in this class differ from those in the GIS Specialist class in that incumbents in the GIS Analyst class are responsible for independently performing complex GIS data entry and maintenance duties and for conducting quality control checks on the work performed by GIS Specialists and GIS Technicians. Incumbents may provide lead work guidance, direction, and training to other GIS technical staff.

The work requires a professional knowledge of GIS theory and principles, database manipulation, product/output development, and proficiency in spatial analysis.

Incumbents may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. They receive general supervision and are expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure, or risk management considerations.

The normal work week is Monday through Friday 8:00 am‑6:00 pm with every other Friday off. This position may require an on‑call (stand‑by) rotation and you may be required to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload demands. The position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

Note:

The Information Technology Department supports public safety personnel, including the Police Department, on a 24‑hour, 7‑day‑per‑week schedule. Therefore, the candidate may be required to be on call on a rotating basis, subject to callback. As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, which may include a polygraph exam.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience related to GIS implementation.
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