Supervising Geographic Information Systems Technician

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Supervising Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician to lead a team of GIS technicians, ensuring high-quality geospatial data products and timely project delivery. The role requires directing several projects and applying ESRI GIS expertise to support county-wide initiatives.

The position emphasizes leadership, ArcGIS Online familiarity, and experience with ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro, with opportunities to supervise staff and advance county GIS goals.

Qualifications

• 3 years of geospatial data compilation and visualization experience, including Esri ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro usage.
• 1 year of lead or supervisory experience overseeing staff.
• 30 semester units in GIS or GIS-related coursework or a GIS certificate with credential attachment.
• Degrees/certifications must be from accredited institutions; US equivalency for foreign degrees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of GIS technicians.
• Direct project progress and ensure quality assurance across GIS outputs.
• Lead multiple GIS projects and adapt to changing environments.

Skills

GIS leadership

ArcGIS Pro

ArcMap

Data visualization

Team supervision

Education

GIS coursework

GIS certificate

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Supervising Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician to supervise, coordinate, and direct the operations of a team of technicians utilizing the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data and geospatial information products. The incumbent will provide full-scope supervision to the team, directing project progress and reinforcing quality assurance; resolving personnel problems. In some departments, this position may provide managerial direction to the Lead GIS Technician (III).

A vacancy currently exists in the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk's Office. The resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

Excellent 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.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions 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 meet ONE (1) of the Requirement Options in order to qualify.

Requirement Option 1

• Experience: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience compiling and preparing a broad spectrum of geospatial data and data visualization products, which includes two (2) years utilizing Esri's desktop (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro) products and ArcGIS Online.
• - AND -
• Lead Experience:One (1) year as a project lead or supervisory experience overseeing the work of staff. (Experience may be concurrent.)

Requirement Option 2

• Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed coursework from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, and/or surveying or certificate in GIS from an accredited program. Transcripts and/or Certification MUST be attached to the application in order to qualify.
• - AND -
• Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience compiling and preparing a broad spectrum of geospatial data and data visualization products, which includes experience utilizing Esri's desktop (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro) products and ArcGIS Online.
• - AND -
• Lead Experience:One (1) year as a project lead or supervisory experience overseeing the work of staff. (Experience may be concurrent.)

**Qualifying degrees and coursework must be conferred by institutions accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Degrees earned outside the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation from a recognized credential evaluation service verifying U.S. equivalency.

You might be a great fit for this position if you possess:

• Strong professional experience utilizing Esri's GIS platform, especially desktop applications such as ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro and familiarity with ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS.
• Successful history of leading GIS technicians and seeing projects through to completion.
• Ability to direct multiple projects at once and pivot in changing environments.
• Professional experience working for or with a public agency in support of GIS 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.

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 (Download PDF) 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, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.