PRINCIPAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST / Emergency Fire Appointment

Job Description:

PRINCIPAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST / Emergency Fire Appointment

Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

We will be begin accepting applications on March 26, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

EXAM NUMBER: C4415A-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill an emergency Principal Geographic Information Systems Analystvacancy related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Principal Geographic Information Systems Analyst.

Essential Job Functions

A Principal Geographic Information Systems Analyst for this vacancy is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:

• Meets with customers to define business and functional requirements to ensure applications and work products meet customer needs; works with departmental customers and central agency staff in the planning, design, development, configuration, testing, implementation and maintenance of large-scale GIS applications and web portals and associated backend processing modules.
• Creates customized tools and menus for new and existing applications; develops logic and writes programs, using applicable development tools and programming languages.
• Designs and develops complex cartographic representations of GIS data to complete complex mapping tasks in support of customer needs.
• Develops map services and performs site configurations for departmental users.
• Designs and develops complex cartographic representations of GIS data to complete complex mapping tasks in support of customer needs; designs and develops cartographic standards for use by lower level staff.
• Participates in the design, development and integration of GIS database architectures, naming conventions and standards; identifies data requirements and multi-agency data sources; develops data models and logical database designs for geospatial and other data.
• Writes complex queries and scripts to automate repetitive but complex tasks; identifies database discrepancies and automates routines to make corrections to improve database quality.
• Creates, edits, imports and manages spatial data to create and maintain enterprise GIS data repositories.
• Creates complex, customized tools and menus for new and existing applications; designs, develops, configures, tests, and implements logic and writes programs for complex applications and programs, using applicable development tools and programming languages.
• Coordinates the exchange of large scale data sets with other agencies and the integration and migration of data from multiple internal and external sources; analyzes data security issues and establishes applicable security systems, protocols and privileges.
• Converts complex addresses into GIS formats making advanced uses of geocoding routines; designs, develops and implements complex geocoding and fuzzy matching data scripts, algorithms and procedures to achieve a high degree of data accuracy.
• Analyzes complex and highly detailed underlying data and systems processes to develop solutions for the integration and interoperability of GIS applications designed for a variety of purposes.
• Performs highly complex analytical projects, including spatial and other analyses; writes reports and prepares complex maps and other GIS products.
• Performs database and systems administration functions; establishes security protocols and privileges; monitors and tunes database performance; establishes and maintains database backup and recovery processes; monitors server performance and utilization; installs or oversees the installation of software patches and updates; performs software license management functions.
• Participates in research and evaluation of new and emerging GIS and data management technologies to evaluate their potential and compatibility with County GIS needs and technology environment; analyzes and evaluates technology solutions to ensure their consistency and integration with County technology standards; participates in developing enterprise GIS policies, standards and procedures.
• Participates in preparing and evaluating requests for proposals, bids, contracts and service agreements for GIS software, equipment and consulting services; may administer and oversee work performed by contractors to ensure County requirements are met within contract terms.
• Develops training materials and conducts training for GIS professionals and users; serves as an expert resource for other professionals.
• Serves as a project leader for complex GIS development and maintenance projects; monitors and reports on progress; meets with internal and external customers to review project status and resolve development/implementation issues, as needed.
• Reviews cartographic products and geographic analyses by lower level staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Supervises a team of GIS Technicians and/or Analysts, as needed.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Option I: Two years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst* performing GIS data analysis, database maintenance and/or GIS application development projects and assignments.

Option II: A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited** college or university with a major in Geographic Information Systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field that required equivalent coursework in Geographic Information Systems - AND - at least five years of experience in the uses and operations of geographic information systems, including at least two years of experience performing GIS data analysis, database management and/or GIS web application development projects and assignments. An advanced degree in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field that required equivalent coursework in geographic information systems may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Experience a t the level of Los Angeles County Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst is defined as: Performs complex and organization-wide Geographic Information System (GIS) duties; imports, integrates, extracts and analyzes data for a variety of decision support purposes; develops trend analysis and forecasting models; designs, develops and maintains data layers and data sets . For a fuller description of work performed, refer to County of Los Angeles Class Specifications for Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst .

**To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within five (5) days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

If you are unable to attach the required documents, please e-mail them to NMondragon@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days of filing. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

EXAM CONTENT:
Before the end of your emergency assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Additional Information

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment is still open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add NMondragon@dpw.lacounty.gov , PWexams@dpw.lacounty.gov , noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com , as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov , to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so please include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dept Contact Name: Neal Mondragon
Dept Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Dept Contact Email: NMondragon@dpw.lacounty.gov
Teletype Number: (626) 282-7829

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Closing Date/Time: 4/4/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$118,233.84 - $159,337.20 Annually