GIS Specialist II

The County of Riverside’s Planning Department has an opportunity for a GIS Technician II who will be assigned to the Administration division in Riverside.

The GIS Technician II performs technical Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tasks, including data input, maintenance, editing, and system analysis, and produces a variety of map reports. The GIS Technician II is also expected to maintain land use–related GIS layers and spatial data, produce both standard and project-specific maps, and provide day-to-day GIS support to planners and staff. Additionally, the GIS Technician II performs quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on land use–related GIS data to ensure accuracy and integrity.

The GIS Technician II also publishes and maintains basic web maps and viewers and provides support for mobile and field GIS workflows, receiving guidance from higher levels within the series as needed.

Competitive candidates will have experience maintaining land use–related GIS layers and spatial data, producing standard and project-specific maps, performing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on GIS data, and publishing and maintaining basic web maps and viewers. Experience supporting mobile and field GIS workflows is highly desirable, and candidates with proficiency in Arc Map, ArcGIS Online, and other GIS software, as well as experience in local government or planning-related work, are encouraged to apply.

The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for several county departments which includes the Planning Department. The Planning Department is responsible for Riverside County's General Plan, a comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide the growth and development of unincorporated areas within the County. This department formulates growth management plans and zoning for the County.

• Prepare and update customized maps, diagrams, exhibits, and reports.
• Edit and analyze spatial data; research and compile data.
• Update GIS data layers.
• Research and compile data from record maps, land grants, and deeds for survey monument histories, boundary locations, subdivisions, right of way, street names, easements, and facility locations.
• Establish geodetic control for mapping which involves the ability to calculate and adjust angles and distances of survey field data using geometrical mathematics and computer engineering programs that utilize coordinate geometry (COGO).
• Develop macros and other applications utilizing GIS software to perform assigned work.
• Operate and maintain various GIS related hardware (e.g., plotters, scanners, digitizers, UNIX, Windows NT, or DOS based workstations).

Education: None required.

Experience: Three years of sub-professional or professional GIS experience. (Completion of GIS, automated mapping, land surveying, geography, cartography, or computer science related coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two years of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Knowledge of: Mathematics, including the principles of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics as applied to sub-professional engineering and GIS related work; automated drafting techniques; survey principles and methods.

Ability to: Apply techniques and practices involved to complete assigned GIS work; perform mathematical computations; tabulate and analyze data and prepare reports; keep clear and accurate notes; do simple drafting; understand and follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others.

Please contact Alexander Jones at 951‑955‑4656 or aljones. Please allow 1–2 business days for a response to general inquiries.