Extra Help Geographic Information Systems Analyst I

Extra Help Geographic Information Systems Analyst I

Salary

$35.20 Hourly

Location

Visalia, CA

Job Type

Extra Help

Job Number

EH-062712-27

Department

Resource Management Agency

Opening Date

09/26/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
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The Resource Management Agency is seeking an Extra Help GIS Analyst I to support GIS activities for the Public Works and Planning branches. This in an entry level class. The incumbent will be responsible to establish standards and procedures for creating and maintaining map data that can be incorporated throughout the County; integrate graphical map data from various sources into the Tulare County GIS project; and to maintain spatial databases.

Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area.

Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then you if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specification for complete job duties and requirements.

Typical Duties

• Maintain spatial databases.

• Develop digital maps using records of survey, Assessor's parcel maps, deeds, and other hard copy maps or pertinent data sources.

• Integrate electronic map data imported from outside sources with in-house data.

• Identify and tag graphic components of GIS with attributes.

• Maintain metadata and genealogy on graphic data utilized in GIS.

For a full list of duties please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in civil engineering, surveying, drafting, geography, computer science or systems analysis.

Experience:

• One (1) year of responsible experience in surveying, drafting, computer systems support, computer programming, systems analysis and/or data management.

Knowledge of:

• Legal documents and descriptions
• Basic drafting and design practices
• File structures for spatial and attribute data.
• Database and teleprocessing programming techniques.
• Computer equipment and its use.
• Various types of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, AutoCAD, ArcView, ArcInfo.
• Terminology and nomenclature relevant to geographic information systems surveying.
• Mapping.
• Computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) and computer science.

Skill/Ability to:

• Use of personal computers and peripheral devices, such as printers, plotters, and scanners.
• Read and interpret maps of all types including governmental sectional surveys.
• Read and interpret aerial photos.
• Use mapping and drafting symbols correctly.
• Read and understand technical material such as computer manuals.
• Read and understand contract specifications, engineering blueprints, maps and project plans.
• Prepare drawings on a computer work station and operate scanners, plotters and printers.
• Develop end-user applications using appropriate programming languages.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and coordinate work and others.
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, state agencies and outside organizations.
• Adjust to changes in work assignments.
• Work independently and under pressure of meeting deadlines.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California drivers license.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

None Assigned.

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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. The supplemental application form will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. SPECIAL NOTE: All applications and supplemental questionnaires (if applicable) will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and must be fully completed to be considered. Resumes do not replace the information required. Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state refer to resume, lack clear employment information, or do not provide sufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications, will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed. Describe your education, training, and experience using GIS. Include one specific GIS project or assignment that best demonstrates your experience. In your response, identify: • The purpose of the project. • The GIS software or applications you used • The geographic and tabular data you worked with • Whether the data were raster, vector or both • The coordinate system or map projection used and why it was appropriate • Any data preparation, georeferencing, geocoding, or conversion you performed • The final map, dataset, analysis, application, or other product you produced.

02

Describe your experience using desktop and web-based GIS software. Identify the software or applications you have used; such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, or comparable products, and describe your level of experience with each.

03

Using examples from your work, education, or training, describe how you have used GIS tools such as buffer, clip, overlay/intersect, selection, measurement, or similar geoprocessing functions.

04

Describe your knowledge of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and any experience working with PLSS, parcel, survey, right of way, assessor, or other land-related GIS data.

05

Describe your experience creating, maintaining or updating GIS datasets, including how the data were organized, checked for accuracy, documented, and made available to users.

06

Describe a GIS data, mapping, or application problem you encountered and the steps you took to identify and resolve it.

07

Describe your experience using Python, ModelBuilder, Arcade, SQL, web services, APIs, or other automation tools with GIS. Include what you used them to accomplish.

08

Describe your experience in helping a client choose between alternative software solutions to an identified GIS business opportunity.

Required Question

Employer County of Tulare

Address 2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291

Phone (559) 636-4900

Website http://www.tularecounty.ca.gov