Geographic Information Systems Technician

The County of San Diego has current openings for Geographic Information Systems Technician

Interviews will take place the week of November 16th, 2026 and job offers will take place the week of November 25th, 2026.

July 2027 - 4.77% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.77% Market Increase)

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) class series is responsible for the creation and analysis of spatial data layers in a large spatial relational database system. This includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance and complex analysis of digital spatial data to support decision-making. The first working level class, GIS Technicians perform the design, operation, and administration functions related to the development and analysis of various GIS data pertaining to the County of San Diego.

GIS Technicians may perform the following duties:

• Enter data and maintain the GIS data structure, data dictionary, and access systems.
• Prepare or update online mapping services, GIS data, and analytical files available on the Internet/Intranet.
• Input tabular, mapping, or imagery data using GIS software programs.
• Prepare externally generated spatial data for input into a GIS.

The current vacancies are in the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC); however, this list may be used for vacancies in other County of San Diego departments.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins November 2026.
  
  Note:
  
  Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening:
  Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

• 1. One year of progressively responsible GIS experience administering and operating GIS applications software to develop GIS data, digital maps, or other digital displays for land use or spatial analysis; OR;
• 2. An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in geography, earth sciences, civil engineering, urban planning, information technology, biology with an emphasis in GIS, computer science, or a closely related field; OR;
• 3. Successful completion of a college-level GIS certificate program.

NOTES: If applicants wish to use the college education requirement (#2) to qualify, then they must submit a copy of an official or unofficial transcript from an accredited U.S college or university, or a copy of a certified foreign studies equivalency at the time of application. If applicants wish to qualify under the GIS Certificate requirement (#3), then they must attach a copy of this certificate at the time of application.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates…