Geographic Information Systems Analyst I/II

Geographic Information Systems Analyst I/II

Salary

$73,214.25 - $98,534.94 Annually

Location

Visalia, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-062720

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

10/17/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
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This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position, which are the TCICT and RMA offices. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies within these departments, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Information Communications Technology department in Visalia.

Salary Ranges:

Level I: $6,101 - $7,435 Monthly

Level II: $6,737 - $8,211 Monthly

Typical Duties

DUTY SAMPLE

• 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.

In addition to the above, Level II:

• Analyze county-wide procedures for creating, maintaining and distributing map data.
• Evaluate the availability and quality of map source data, according to the accepted principles of surveying.
• Write import/export, quality control, and edit programs to convert AutoCAD or other format electronic maps into GIS format.

For a full list of duties for Level I, please click here.

For a full list of duties for Level II, 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 Level I/II:

• 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:

Level I:

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

Level II:

• Three (3) years of responsible experience in surveying, drafting, computer systems support, computer programming, systems analysis and/or data management or one year equivalent to a GIS Analyst I. One year of supervisory experience desirable.

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.

In addition to the above, Level II:

• County government structure and procedures.
• Principles of cadastral and geodetic surveying.
• Organization and management analysis methods and procedures.
• LAN, WAN, and Internet concepts.
• Relevant engineering principles, terminology and nomenclature.

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.

In addition to the above, Level II:

• Develop systems and procedures, such as computer applications, to ensure an efficient and effective flow of multi-departmental information and records.
• Apply the principles and techniques of systems analysis, administration and management analysis to the gathering, organizing and interpretation of data.
• Develop recommendations and assist in implementing solutions to problems.
• Work with minimal direct supervision and under pressure of meeting deadlines.
• Convey instructions and procedures, and train staff on computer usage.

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

Bargaining Unit 3

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare Countys benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

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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. Platform Administration. Describe your experience administering ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal). Include your work with user types and licensing, custom roles and privileges, groups, sharing and collaboration settings, content ownership transfers, and credit or capacity management. In your response, briefly explain: o The difference between a hosted feature layer, a hosted feature layer view, and a layer referencing data registered from an enterprise geodatabase, and when you would use each. o The factors you would weigh in deciding whether an organizations needs are better met by ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, or a combination of the two.

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Data Management and Geodatabase Design. Describe your experience designing and maintaining geospatial data in file, enterprise, and hosted environments. Address schema design, domains and subtypes, attribute rules, relationship classes, editor tracking, and versioning tradeoffs (traditional or branch).

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Data Governance and Stewardship. Describe your experience establishing or supporting geospatial data governance. Address authoritative data designation, data stewardship roles, metadata standards, naming conventions, data quality and QA/QC processes, data classification and sensitivity handling, and retention or lifecycle management.

04

Automation and Integration. Describe your experience using Python (ArcPy and/or the ArcGIS API for Python), ModelBuilder, ArcGIS Notebooks, Data Pipelines, or similar tools. Focus on automating administrative tasks, data updates, and quality checks. Also describe any integration you have built between GIS and non-GIS systems, such as SQL databases, permitting, assessor or land records systems, or REST APIs, and how you monitored those processes for failures.

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Accessibility, Security, and Compliance. Describe your experience making web maps, dashboards, and applications accessible under WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA Title II requirements. Include how you would assess an existing portfolio of public-facing content for compliance.

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Departmental Enablement. Describe how you have helped non-GIS departments or users succeed on an ArcGIS platform. Include how you gathered business requirements and translated them into a configured solution using tools such as Field Maps, Survey123, Dashboards, Experience Builder, or Hub.

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Documentation, Standards, and Solution Evaluation. Describe policies, standards, operating procedures, governance documents, functional specifications, or training materials you have written and presented in person or in writing.

Required Question

Employer County of Tulare

Address 2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291

Phone (559) 636-4900

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