Geographic Information Systems Technician - Martinez, United States - Contra Costa County, CA

Description

Salary : $68, $83,601.24 Annually

Location : Martinez, CA

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: LD7A-2024A

Department: Information Technology

Opening Date: 04/24/2024

Closing Date: 5/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Determined by Position

Bargaining Unit: TB

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters Local 856

If you love to learn, grow, develop, and lead while implementing the latest technology, then Contra Costa County Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has a home for you. DoIT is seeking candidates who possess the desire to join a team that is focused on cultivating relationships through professional interactions, leading cultural change, championing lifelong learning, and delivering worthwhile products to our county departments.

DoIT will allow you an opportunity to thrive in an environment where you get to see new technology challenges each day while interfacing with various organizational leaders at all levels of county leadership. DoIT is committed to preserving an IT atmosphere that is centrally focused on delivering IT services to county members and residents within Contra Costa County.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic about maps and data
• Team-focused and collaborative by nature
• Observant, meticulous, and thorough
• Proactive
• A problem solver that loves a challenge
• Motivated to learn new things

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Editing and validating County-wide address and street centerline data
• Working with other departments on data development
• Cataloguing and organizing AGOL groups/data/maps/apps
• Publishing new/updated data to AGOL and Portal
• Maintaining/developing web maps and web applications with ESRI tools
• Assisting in the development and population of County-wide Open Data platform
• Supporting the County's Emergency Operations Center during active emergencies

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be encouraged to show initiative and share your ideas
• You will have ample opportunity to learn and apply new skills
• You will invest in the community as we develop new avenues for public engagement
• You will have professional development opportunities

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will need to be versatile as we are a small team
• We are currently restructuring our team
• You may need to devise creative solutions as the funding cycle can be lengthy

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Design Sense: Creating work products that are functional, intuitive and aesthetically pleasing
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
• Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's work
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

To read the complete job description, please visit the website:

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university which included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in computer-aided drafting, geographic studies, computer science and related technical subjects or closely related field.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties directly related to the GIS systems maintenance, technical support, troubleshooting, implementation, administration; automated map drafting, or GIS database maintenance and administration.

Substitution for education: Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

License Required:Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out-of-state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Proficient in ArcPro 3.0 or above
• Experience configuring web applications, especially in ArcGIS Online
• Basic knowledge of programming languages, especially Python and ArcPy API
• Workflow automation and scripting skills
• Ability to analyze and explore data and relationships through visualizations
• Able to design aesthetically pleasing and functional User Interfaces

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Training and Experience Questionnaire: Candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire at the time of filing. The responses to the training and experience questions on the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate candidates' relevant education, training and/or experience as it relates to the Geographic Information Systems Technician Classification. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Amanda Monson at For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for this position and to assist the HR staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."

• I understand

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have performing duties directly related to the GIS systems maintenance, technical support, troubleshooting, implementation, administration; automated map drafting, or GIS database maintenance and administration?

• I do not possess any experience as described
• I have less than one (1) year of experience as described
• I have more than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience as described
• I have more than two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience as described
• I have three (3) or more years of experience as described

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Please describe what type of duties you have performed directly related to the GIS systems maintenance, technical support, troubleshooting, implementation, administration; automated map drafting, or GIS database maintenance and administration. If you do not possess this type of experience, please write "N/A"

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Have you completed 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university which included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in computer-aided drafting, geographic studies, computer science and related technical subjects or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in computer-aided drafting, geographic studies, computer science and related technical subjects or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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If you selected "Yes" to the question above that you have completed at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in computer-aided drafting, geographic studies, computer science and related technical subjects or closely related field, please write which field(s) your units are in. If the completed units are in a closely related field, please indicate what field they are in.

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Please select your level of proficiency using ArcPro 3.0 or above:

• I do not have experience using ArcPro 3.0 or above
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

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Please select your level of proficiency using ArcMap:

• I do not have experience using ArcMap
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

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Please select your level of proficiency using Python and/or ArcPy API:

• I do not have experience using Python and/or ArcPy API
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

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How many years of experience do you have with workflow automation and scripting?

• I do not possess this type of experience
• I have less than one (1) year of experience as described
• I have more than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience as described
• I have more than two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience as described
• I have three (3) or more years of experience as described

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How many years of experience do you have developing or configuring web applications for ArcGIS Online or Portal?

• I do not have any experience as described
• I have less than one (1) year of experience as described
• I have more than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience as described
• I have more than two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience as described
• I have more than three (3) years of experience as described

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I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process, or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

• I agree

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