Geographic Information Systems Technician I

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity compliance

Veterans' Preference points

Job summary

<p>San Bernardino County is looking for a GIS Technician I to join their team. This role focuses on utilizing Esri's GIS platform for creating and maintaining various geospatial data products. The ideal applicant will have experience with ArcGIS tools and background in public agencies.</p><p>The position requires an understanding of geospatial datasets and the ability to perform quality control checks. A GIS certificate and/or relevant college coursework are necessary to qualify.</p>

Qualifications

• Completion of a GIS certificate program from an accredited institution.
• One year of experience using Esri's ArcGIS Desktop applications or ArcGIS Online to update geospatial datasets.
• Thirty semester units or forty-five quarter units of completed college coursework in geographic information systems or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Esri GIS platform to create and maintain maps and geospatial information products.
• Assist in developing customer map and geospatial data product requirements.
• Perform quality control on encoded data and review GIS products for accuracy.

Skills

Esri's GIS platform

ArcGIS Desktop applications

GIS certificate program

Professional experience with public agencies

Education

GIS certificate program

College coursework in GIS, geography, or related fields

Tools

ArcMap

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Job Overview

San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician I who will utilize the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data and geospatial information products. The incumbent will assist in developing customer map and/or geospatial data product requirements, use Esri’s ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Pro map production tools to compose and generate a wide variety of geospatial products, and perform quality control on encoded data, reviews output for accuracy, and quality checks on GIS products. A vacancy currently exists in the Sheriff's Department; the resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County and the Fire District as they occur.

Benefits

Excellent benefits include Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding, reviewed for job-specific benefits.

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. For the Sheriff's Department, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Travel

Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provision for such transportation.

Sponsorship

San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must present their legal right to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

• Completion of a GIS certificate program from an accredited institution.
• One year of experience using Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop applications (ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro) and/or ArcGIS Online to update geospatial datasets.
• Thirty semester or forty-five quarter units of completed college coursework in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology which includes at least twelve semester or eighteen quarter units in GIS software and theory or a closely related field.

A list of related coursework must be listed and/or submitted with the application if no degree has been conferred.

• Strong professional experience utilizing Esri’s GIS platform, especially desktop applications ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro and familiarity with ArcGIS Online.
• Professional experience working for a public agency, or supporting projects for public agencies.

Examination Procedure

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.

Application Procedure

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, Friday, May 29, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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.

For technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact the Toll-Free Applicant Support line at [phone]. Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (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 the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference

Eligible veterans, 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, refer to the Veterans’ Preference Policy.

Additional Information

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.