GIS ENGINEER

City of Cathedral City

Cathedral City (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

paid health, dental, and vision plans

CalPERS benefits

deferred compensation match

paid holiday, sick, and vacation time

educational reimbursement

wellness reimbursement

educational incentives

Job summary

The City of Cathedral City is seeking a skilled GIS professional to join on-site. The role focuses on developing and maintaining the City-wide GIS, coordinating with departments, and leading GIS projects. Candidates should have strong spatial analysis skills and experience with ArcGIS and databases.

Responsibilities include writing and testing GIS software, maintaining base maps, and training staff. This is an on-site position with a focus on municipal GIS excellence and customer-service support.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, or related field.
Two years of GIS experience, preferably in municipal government.
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the City-wide Geographic Information System (GIS).
Coordinate with City departments to support GIS applications for operations and customer service.
Act as project leader for GIS assignments; perform high-level spatial analysis.
Develop, write, test, and implement GIS software; perform complex database manipulation.
Maintain City base map and related layers; assist in staff training; other duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Spatial analysis

Programming concepts

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, or related field

2 years GIS experience

California Driver's License

Tools

ArcGIS

GeoCortex

AutoCAD

SQL Server

MS Access

Job description

Description

This position is on-site. Remote opportunity not available at this time.

(The salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on the position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization).

Closing Date

This recruitment will remain open until sufficient qualified applications are received and may close without prior notice.

The Position

Under general supervision, assists in the development and maintenance of all facets of a City-wide Geographic Information System (GIS); works closely with various City departments to assist and coordinate in the development of GIS applications that facilitate the operational and customer service needs of the department; acts as a project leader for GIS assignments; performs high level spatial analytical work; develops, writes, tests, and implements GIS software; performs complex database manipulation; develops and maintains City base map and associated layers; assists in the training of staff and users; and performs other work as assigned.

Knowledge and Application Of

Principles and techniques of GIS; GIS software; spatial analysis and statistics, programming languages and relational databases; principles of map design; methods for importing and exporting data between GIS and other computer systems; projections and survey coordinate systems. At least two of the following GIS programs: ArcGIS (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online) or other GIS Application such as GeoCortex); at least one of the following programming languages: Visual Basic, VBA, VB.NET, C#.NET, C++, or a scripting language (such as python or VB script); SQL (Structured Query Language); at least one of the following database programs: Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Access; Windows operating system; AutoCAD, GPS, and tax parcel recording process.

Training And Experience

Any combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or related field and
Two years of recent experience working with a variety of GIS applications, preferably in local (municipal) government OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses, Certificates or Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License. Must be able to pass a police background check.

Candidate Selection Process

Application Review: A completed City of Cathedral City employment application is required. Resumes may be attached, but are not accepted in lieu of application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Application review will begin immediately and will be screened on basis of relevant education, training and experience.
Examination Phase: Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. Candidates must be successful in each of the test components.
Establishment of Eligibility List: Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list pending further review by the department head and other qualifying procedures. This eligibility list maybe used for future vacancies in other departments.

Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process) to the email address listed on your on-line application.

All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (live scan finger print check), and post-offer medical evaluation with a drug screen.

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