The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.
The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.
The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist I/II position within the Enterprise GIS team. This position is responsible for providing GIS support to the Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement (PBCE).
Salary range(s) for this classification is /are:
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist I: $ 7 7,466.48 - $ 94,370.64
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist II: $9 4,632.72 - $ 115,293.36
This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.
The Enterprise GIS team operates out of the Department of Public Works but works across the city to coordinate GIS efforts, lead multi-departmental GIS projects, geospatially-enable City business systems, administer Enterprise GIS infrastructure for citywide use , and provide GIS support for various City departments and programs . The GIS Specialist I/II is a data focused position that is responsible for creating, maintaining , and ensuring the integrity of enterprise GIS datasets in support of the Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement (PBCE), as well as providing ongoing support for PBCE GIS projects and applications. The position requires a commitment to building and maintaining quality GIS data, strong cartographic design skills, good attention to detail and customer service , and proficiency with ArcGIS software .
Under the direction of a senior team member, the GIS Specialist I/II will maintain GIS datasets and interface with planners to identify and address mapping and geospatial analysis needs . Key responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Produce, analyze , and present geographic information utilizing ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Portal, and/or related software.
- Create and maintain enterprise GIS datasets using standard spatial editing tools and versioning. Interpret resources such as assessor's maps, discrepancy reports, Council-approved ordinances and resolutions, memorandums, and third-party data sources to enter graphic and attribute data into GIS while maintaining data integrity.
- Perform quality assurance checks on GIS data.
- Produce high-quality print and web maps, demonstrating good design skills and sound cartographic principles.
- Use SQL queries to produce reports on data management work.
- Use ETL (extract, transform, and load), Model Builder, or scripting tools to design and create GIS processes.
- Develop workflows and documentation for various GIS tasks.
- Fulfill requests for GIS data, analysis, maps, or reports using appropriate GIS tools and following City protocol.
- Provide support for departmental GIS users, including workflow automation, data conversion, map production, training, analysis support, and troubleshooting issues.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Education and Experience
Geographic Information Systems Specialist I: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Urban Planning, or closely related field .
Geographic Information Systems Specialist II: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Urban Planning or closely related field AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in?computer programming, geographic information systems or transportation planning.??
Acceptable Substitution: G IS Specialist II : Possession of a valid GIS or GISP certificate from a certifying body acceptable to the City of San José may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience in computer programming, geographic information systems or transportation planning.
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable GIS professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Is proficient with GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online/Portal and capable of preparing maps, reports, spreadsheets, graphical presentations, and performing GIS analysis in the professional setting .
Communication Skills: Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely , effective, positive, and respectful manner. Written reports and correspondence are accurate , complete, current, well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form .
Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely , accurate , respectful, and friendly manner .
Creativity: Responds to problems and situations with innovative solutions. Shows openness to new information and approaches. Genuinely excited and enthusiastic about learning, pushing technical limits and finding new solutions .
Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of the problem or issue; identifies a set of features, parameters, or considerations; collects and analyzes information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at conclusions and recommendations that achieve the desired outcome .
Computer Skills : Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Flexibility : Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes , performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.
Initiative : Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives ; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead ; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
Selection Process:
The selection process will
consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interview s.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Diana Gonzalez at diana.gonzalez@sanjoseca.gov .
