GIS Engineer

City of Cathedral City; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cathedral City is seeking an experienced GIS professional to assist in the development and maintenance of a city-wide GIS. You will lead GIS assignments, work with multiple departments, and implement software to support operations and customer service.

The role involves high-level spatial analysis, database manipulation, and training staff in GIS tools, with a focus on municipal services and accurate base maps. California driver’s license required and background check the norm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, or related field.
• Two years of recent GIS experience, preferably in municipal government.
• Valid California Class C driver's license; able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain City-wide GIS systems and applications.
• Lead GIS assignments and supervise projects.
• Perform high-level spatial analysis and data management.
• Train staff and users on GIS tools.

Skills

GIS

ArcGIS

GeoCortex

Visual Basic

VB.NET

C#.NET

C++

Python

SQL

SQL Server

MS Access

AutoCAD

GPS

Map projections

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS Geocortex

Job description

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.