Geographic Information Systems Technician III

San Bernardino County – Department of Public Works is recruiting for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician III position. The incumbent will serve as a technical expert for the GIS team, utilizing the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain maps, data, and geospatial information products.

• Serve as a project lead, monitoring project progress, deadlines, and quality assurance.
• Resolve operational problems and provide technical direction to GIS Technicians I and II.
• Create and maintain a wide variety of geospatial products using Arc Map, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.
• Lead and mentor a team of GIS technicians.
• Support GIS projects for public agencies.

• OPTION 1: Three (3) years of experience compiling and preparing a broad spectrum of geospatial data and visualization products, including at least two (2) years using Esri desktop products (Arc Map or ArcGIS Pro) and ArcGIS Online. (Experience may be concurrent.)
• OPTION 2: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program with at least thirty (30) semester units (45 quarter units) of coursework in GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology.
• OPTION 3: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program and completion of a GIS certificate program from an accredited institution; two (2) years of professional experience using Esri desktop products and ArcGIS Online.

• Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job‑related physical exam, including a drug test.
• Travel throughout the County may be required; a valid California Class C driver’s license and automobile insurance must be produced at the time of hire and maintained.
• San Bernardino County will not consider candidates who require visa sponsorship.

Excellent benefits are provided. For job‑specific benefits, see Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding.

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. Refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy for details.