Geographic Information Systems Technician III

Job Description:

Geographic Information Systems Technician III

Description

The Job

Land Use Services is recruiting for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician III who will be responsible for leading GIS projects and providing technical expertise in support of Land Use Services. This role involves advanced geospatial analysis, maintaining planning-related GIS datasets, and creating maps and applications to support long-range planning, zoning, environmental review, and public outreach.

The GIS Technician III serves as a key resource within the division, collaborating with planners, engineers, and external agencies to ensure accurate GIS deliverables. The position also provides technical guidance to GIS Technician I and II and may lead projects without full supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Manage and coordinate GIS projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and technical direction.
• Consult with clients to define project scope and compile relevant data.
• Produce high-quality maps, web apps, reports, and dashboards for diverse audiences.
• Review and guide work of GIS Technicians; assist with training and documentation.
• Perform complex cadastral mapping and legal property descriptions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to maintain data accuracy.
• Recommend new GIS tools and methods to improve operations.

A vacancy currently exists in Land Use Services. The resulting eligible list may be used to fill other county department vacancies as they occur.

For more information, refer to the Geographic Information Systems Technician III job description.


EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
For additional information review the Benefits Summary for the Technical & Inspection Unit To view additional details, explore the Teamsters MOU

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. A valid California Class C driver's license and automobile insurance must be produced at the time of hire and maintained.

Sponsorship: Please note 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 be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must qualify under one of the following options:
OPTION 1:
Three (3) years of experience compiling and preparing a broad spectrum of geospatial data and data visualization products, which includes at least two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Esri’s desktop (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro) products and ArcGIS Online. Experience may be concurrent.
OPTION 2:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of college coursework in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology. Transcripts MUST be attached to the application for consideration.
OPTION 3:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and completion of a GIS certificate program from an accredited institution ** - AND- two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Esri desktop products and ArcGIS Online. Transcripts and GIS Certificate MUST be attached to the application for consideration.

**i.e. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with 30 semester/45 quarter units of GIS coursework OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and GIS certificate from accredited program.

Courses and/or certificate(s) MUST be listed in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the application for consideration.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong professional experience utilizing Esri’s GIS platform, especially desktop applications such as ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro and proficiency with ArcGIS Online.
• Successful history of leading a group of technicians and seeing projects through to completion.
• Professional experience working for a public agency or supporting GIS projects for public agencies.

Selection Process

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 the posted deadline. 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. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that 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 DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees 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 recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

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

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 7/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$64,188.80 - $88,233.60 Annually