Geographic Information Systems Technician III

Job Description:

Geographic Information Systems Technician III

Description

The Job

San Bernardino County - Department of Public Works is recruiting for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician III who will serve as a technical expert for the GIS team, utilizing the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data, and geospatial information products. The incumbent will act as a project lead, monitoring project progress, deadlines, and quality assurance; resolving operational problems; and providing technical direction to GIS Technicians I and GIS Technician IIs.

A vacancy currently exists in the Department of Public Works (DPW). The resulting eligible list may be used to fill other county department vacancies as they occur.

For more information, refer to the Geographic Information Systems Technician III job description.

Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.

Travel: 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.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must qualify under ONE (1) of the following options:
OPTION 1:
Three (3) years of experience compiling and preparing a broad spectrum of geospatial data and data visualization products, which includes at least two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Esri’s desktop (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro) products and ArcGIS Online. Experience may be concurrent.

OPTION 2:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited program with at least thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of college coursework in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology.
OPTION 3:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited program and completion of a GIS certificate program from an accredited institution ** - AND- two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Esri desktop products and ArcGIS Online.

Courses and/or certificate(s) MUST be listed in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the application for consideration.

**i.e. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with 30 sem. units of GIS coursework OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and GIS certificate from accredited program.

Desired Qualifications

You might be a great fit for this position if you have:

• Strong professional experience utilizing Esri’s GIS platform, especially desktop applications such as ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro and proficiency with ArcGIS Online.
• Successful history of leading a group of technicians and seeing projects through to completion.
• Professional experience working for a public agency or supporting GIS projects for public agencies.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday July 10, 2026 at 5 PM . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

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

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 7/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$66,788.80 - $91,790.40 Annually