GIS Analyst I/II

Description

COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

SURVEYOR'S OFFICE
The El Dorado County Surveyor’s Office provides professional land surveying support to residents with a strong commitment to integrity and accountability. The office offers information on complex property ownership issues and ensures the timely review of parcel maps, subdivision maps, records of survey, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance, street names and addresses, as well as the abandonment of public easements and irrevocable offers of dedication.

In addition, the Surveyor’s Office manages the County’s Geographic Information System (GIS), including its operation, maintenance, and enhancements. GIS is used to manage project and permitting databases, interpret location-based data, and create maps that deliver responsive service to the public, County departments, and outside agencies.

THE OPPORTUNITY


The Geographic Information Systems Analyst I/II has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the County’s GIS operations. Under general supervision or direction, this role performs professional, technical, and analytical GIS duties, including application design, modification, programming, scripting, spatial database design and management, and user support. The Analyst evaluates and participates in the functions necessary to implement and sustain the creation, maintenance, and use of GIS databases and applications, ensuring accurate and accessible geographic data for a variety of projects.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform a variety of professional-level work, including modeling applications, spatial analysis, site selection, constraint modeling, maps, graphics, and related materials for internal and external clients in a variety of computing environments including desktop, cloud, and mobile.
• Consult with County departments and the Information Technologies Department, regarding GIS needs and requirements, including identifying, designing, and developing GIS applications, strategies, and procedures for the display, access, as well as the integration and access of geospatial data.
• Perform complex GIS database and graphical user interface research, design, analysis, and programming for desktop, web, and mobile applications.
• Develop spatially enabled applications using application templates, widgets, scripting languages, and development kits as appropriate
• Develop new applications and queries to create and update map and facilitate analysis.
• Design and programs web-based applications for use by in-house County staff as well as internet applications for County and public GIS users; create and maintain webpages.
• Install, test, and implement vendor supplied modifications to existing software, function as a liaison with software vendors on user issues.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Bring maps to life and make an impact! The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), typically demonstrated through an accredited program or equivalent experience, and a passion for leveraging GIS to solve spatial challenges.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of tools and technologies, including mobile mapping systems, cloud-hosted applications, and ESRI platforms such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise. You’ll also gain experience developing web applications using JavaScript, Python, HTML5, and working with spatial databases like Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.

If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your GIS skills while contributing to important surveying and land-use projects, we want to hear from you!

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Geographic Information Systems Analyst I:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in geographic information systems, computer science, management information systems, GIS, geography, or a closely related field;

AND

One (1) year of responsible experience using GIS software.

Geographic Information Systems Analyst II:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in geographic information systems, computer science, management information systems, GIS, geography, or a closely related field;
AND

Two (2) years of professional GIS experience performing systems analysis, design and maintenance, spatial database analysis and design, or application development and programming in an automated mapping environment at a level equivalent to the County's class of Geographic Information Systems Analyst I.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Geographic Information Systems Analyst I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kim Rose in Human Resources at Kim.Rose@edvgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for GIS Analyst I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.

If you are interested in the position of GIS Analyst I/II within any County department, please submit your application.

We currently have the following vacancy :

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Surveyor's Office, located in Placerville, CA.

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

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Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

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• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
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• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• County sponsored Wellness program
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  
• Personal and bereavement leave
  

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 1/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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