GIS ANALYST I

Job Description:

GIS ANALYST I

Description

Position Description

Final Filing Date: December 6, 2024

Exam #: 24/16G23/11SP

Be part of a team that is committed to promoting innovative technology that transforms government and its ability to service constituents. The County of Monterey Information Technology Department (ITD), a team of diverse and skilled professionals, is at the forefront of delivering essential technology solutions that are vital to meeting the County's evolving and complex business needs.

ITD's mission is to keep the County seamlessly connected, by managing and optimizing the County's critical technology framework while pioneering resilient, secure, reliable and competitive solutions. View ITD services here .

The ITD Applications & Customer Support Division is the catalyst for continued digital transformation and technology innovation. The Division is in search of GIS Analysts experienced in spatial technologies and the administration of geodatabases to join the Enterprise Applications Team. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including supporting the County's ArcGIS Enterprise Portal and ArcGIS Online users.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a team environment, knowledgeable of spatial data management best practices and techniques, and experienced in the use and maintenance of applications, data and technology infrastructure of Esri's ArcGIS Suite and related tools.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Examples of Duties

• Performs exploratory data analysis, visualizes information using existing and new tools (e.g. ArcGIS, R, Excel, etc.), develops scripts and algorithms, creates explanatory and predictive models, and conducts comparative analyses to address specific problems and questions.
• Performs technical research and project development related to GIS and data analysis related problems; evaluates alternatives and recommends effective courses of action.
• Prepares and maintains technical documentation and accurate, organized records.
• Recommends and develops processes and tools to automate data processing, perform analyses, and monitor and analyze model accuracy and outcomes.
• Participates in educational and professional development programs to keep abreast of current developments.
• Develops testing frameworks and tests of database and models quality and performance.
• Develops websites and services to deploy model components and data exploration tools, and to disseminate model documentation and results, including dynamic maps .

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Some Knowledge of :

• Principles and techniques of GIS database design and data models.
  
• Spatial and geographic data sources, cartographic principles, geographic data analysis techniques, and GIS software operations and products.
  
• Map composition, features, and themes.
  
• Third-party GIS software and utilities; installation parameters, and options for typical applications software packages.
  
• The capabilities of available computer hardware and software, including Windows operating systems and methods and techniques used in virtual or physical client-server systems.
  
• Algebra, trigonometry, and analytic and coordinate geometry.
  
• Relational databases, County geographical databases, mosaic datasets, data dictionaries, and metadata.
  
• Python scripting languages.
  
• Security methods for managing confidential data.
  
• Effective customer service techniques.
  

Skill and Ability to :

• Gather, analyze, and evaluate technical information (including performing field surveys) and data sources using best practices and industry standards and policies to achieve cost-effective conclusions and design solutions to meet business needs.
• Plan workflows and develop reports, maps, and other data products.
• Think creatively to develop new methods, procedures or approaches to achieve desired results.
• Write clear and concise GIS systems specifications, bid proposals, training manuals, technical standards, and other documentation.
• Gather, organize, and evaluate complex data, draw logical conclusions, and make effective recommendations for application and database development.
• Understand and interpret documents of complex technical and geographic subject matter, including construction plans and maps.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical users both orally and in writing when making presentations and creating documents such as user guides.
• Work effectively and efficiently under minimal daily supervision and in adverse or emergency situations, exercising initiative within established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships and maintain high levels of customer service.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines, and supervise the development, conversion, and integration of spatial GIS datasets, databases, and metadata.
• Write clear, concise instructions and/or training plans.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Possession of a bachelor's year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Geography or a related field from an accredited four-year university; or four (4) years of technical engineering, drafting, and/or cartographic experience; or two (2) years of experience performing work equivalent to an IT Support Specialist in the County of Monterey.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Work with emergency services during emergencies which may include working outside in inclement weather and exposure to smoke during fires.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the "J" Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU ) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

A pp lication and Selection Procedures
Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty by the final filing date of December 6, 2024, 11:59PM (PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, by contacting:

Information Technology Department
Attn: Suzanne Paluck, Human Resources Analyst

1590 Moffett Street

Salinas, CA 93905
Phone: (831) 759-6984 | Email: palucksm@co untyofmonterey.gov

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered.Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. to request reasonable accommodation, contact Suzanne Paluck, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6984, or palucksm@co untyofmonterey.gov .

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 12/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$6,267.21 - $8,560.59 Monthly