Senior GIS Analyst

About the City

As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history – shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences – continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose – and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

Senior GIS Analyst independently performs a variety of complex professional GIS assignments in developing and maintaining GIS databases and providing analytical support for a variety of City department operations. The incumbent applies GIS theories, principles, software and data to produce custom and standard maps, data displays and other products to meet customer requirements. In addition, the incumbent assists in performing systems administration functions and activities.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled GIS professional with extensive experience working in enterprise GIS environments and managing complex spatial databases. They possess strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, are proficient in GIS software, database management, and systems administration, and can effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences. The candidate is customer‑focused, collaborative, and capable of building strong working relationships across departments while independently managing multiple projects and priorities.

The successful candidate is committed to continuous learning, stays informed on industry trends and emerging technologies, and is motivated by the opportunity to use GIS solutions to improve services and support data‑driven decision‑making throughout the City.

As a Senior GIS Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting citywide operations through the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the City’s Geographic Information System. Your work may include designing and managing enterprise GIS databases, datasets, and data layers; developing interactive web maps, dashboards, custom applications, and spatial analysis tools; and performing advanced GIS analyses to support planning, engineering, public safety, infrastructure, and other operational initiatives.

You will collaborate with departments across the organization to identify business needs and develop GIS‑based solutions, while compiling and integrating data from a variety of sources to support informed decision‑making. The position is also responsible for producing custom maps, reports, and visualizations, administering GIS applications and related technologies, maintaining GIS servers, managing user access and permissions, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing technical assistance and training to City staff.

Additionally, you will stay current on emerging GIS technologies and recommend innovative solutions that enhance the City’s capabilities and services.

Bachelor’s Degree in geographic information systems, computer science, management information systems, or a closely related field; and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing, and administering complex GIS databases, systems and applications or working as the GIS Analyst or the City; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

A valid California driver’s license is required. Must be able to pass a background investigation. Must be able to carry a pager and respond to emergency service.

• Geographic information system concepts, design methods, development tools, and analytical techniques.
• Applicable programming languages and development tools.
• Relational database systems.
• Principles,…