GIS Specialist

Are you ready to take your GIS skills to a new level? Ready to be a part of a service-oriented GIS team in a fast-paced environment, collaborating on project priorities and operational needs? We're on the lookout for a dynamic, knowledgeable, and skilled GIS professional ready to advance their GIS knowledge. In this position, you will help ensure GIS needs are met across City departments while meeting the needs of the public.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with staff, ensure timely project workflows, and help facilitate the development of GIS services citywide.

This position performs technical and analytical work in the design, creation, maintenance and utilization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including meeting with City staff to discuss GIS needs, analyzing and maintaining associated data models, maps, and tabular information, in accordance with the City's established guidelines, and technology standards.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
The final filing date is Monday, June 8, 2026 5:00 PM or after receiving 100 qualified applicants, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit:  and click on JOBS.

• A GIS-Related Certificate from an accredited college, university, or trade school in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Technician, Geo Tech Skills, Enterprise GIS, GIS & Technology, or closely related field AND one year of experience in GIS software, GIS data, and related projects or tasks;
• An Associate’s degree or completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Cartography, Urban Planning, Associate of Science Degree with GIS Technician Certificate, or closely related field;
• A Bachelor’s Degree or completion of 120 semester or 180 quarter units from an accredited college or university with concentration in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis with GIS, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Cartography, Urban Planning, or closely related field;
• At least one of the following certifications: A GIS Technologist or GIS Scientist certificate from ASPRS Imaging & Geospatial Information Technology, A GISP certification from GIS Certification Institute, or an ESRI Technical certification; AND ONE year of experience in GIS software, GIS data, and related projects or tasks.

• A GIS-Related Certificate from an accredited college, university, or trade school in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Technician, Geo Tech Skills, Enterprise GIS, GIS & Technology, or closely related field AND TWO years of experience in GIS software, GIS data, and related projects or tasks;
• An Associate’s degree or completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Cartography, Urban Planning, Associate of Science Degree with GIS Technician Certificate, or closely related field AND ONE year of experience in GIS software, GIS data, and related projects or tasks;
• A Bachelor’s Degree or completion of 120 semester or 180 quarter units from an accredited college or university with concentration in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis with GIS, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Cartography, Urban Planning, or closely related field AND ONE year of experience in GIS software, GIS data, and related projects or tasks;
• At least one of the following certifications: A GIS Technologist or GIS Scientist certificate from ASPRS Imaging & Geospatial Information Technology, A GISP certification from GIS Certification Institute, or an ESRI Technical certification; AND TWO years of experience in GIS software, GIS data, and related projects or tasks.

NOTE:

A Master’s of Science degree in GIS, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Geography, Computer Information Systems, or related field may be substituted for one year of experience.