Geographic Information Systems Technician I
Salary
$54,246.40 - $74,692.80 Annually
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-03432-01
Department
Multiple County Departments
Opening Date
05/16/2026
Closing Date
5/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician I who will utilize the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data and geospatial information products. The incumbent will assist in developing customer map and/or geospatial data product requirements, use Esri's ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Pro map production tools to compose and generate a wide variety of geospatial products. Performs quality control on encoded data, reviews output for accuracy and performs quality checks on GIS products.
A vacancy currently exists in the Sheriffs Department. The resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County and the Fire District as they occur.
Refer to the Geographic Information Systems Technician I job description for Countywide.
Refer to the Geographic Information Systems Technician I (Fire) job description for the Fire District.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding
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. For the Sheriffs Department, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provision for such transportation.
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 meet one (1) of the options below in order to qualify.
OPTION 1:
Completion of a GIS certificate program from an accredited institution.
OPTION 2:
One (1) year of experience using Esri's ArcGIS Desktop applications (ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro) and/or ArcGIS Online to update geospatial datasets.
OPTION 3: Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of completed college coursework in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology which includes at least twelve (12) semester or eighteen (18) quarter units in GIS software and theory or a closely related field.
A list of related coursework must be listed and/or submitted with the application if no degree has been conferred.
Desired Qualifications
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 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026. 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 Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees 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 recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Technical & Inspection Unit
San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Education/Coursework: A list of coursework is required. Please provide the following information: Course Number & Title School name Units: number of units & type (semester or quarter)
Example: CSCI 1-Computer Science I, CSUSB, 4 qtr units. If you have completed a degree in Computer Science or other closely related field, indicate degree completed (e.g., B.S., M.S., etc.), major field, and school. You do not need to list coursework. If you have attached unofficial transcripts in lieu of listing coursework, please indicate such below. If none, indicate "N/A"
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GIS Certificate: If you possess GIS certification, please list institution, year completed, and number of units and type. Please attach completed GIS certificate to your application. If none, indicate "N/A"
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GIS Experience: Describe your professional experience compiling and editing geospatial data using Esris ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Pro desktop products. Also include experience with any other relevant Esri products. Include the name of your employer(s) and relevant duties; be sure the employer(s) are clearly listed on the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate, "N/A."
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GIS Experience: Describe your experience using Esris ArcGIS Online platform for publishing hosted feature services and preparing web maps and web apps. Include the name of your employer(s) and relevant duties; be sure the employer(s) are clearly listed on the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate, "N/A."
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GIS Experience: Describe your experience using Maverick maps. Include the name of your employer(s) and relevant duties; be sure the employer(s) are clearly listed on the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate, "N/A."
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Sheriffs Department Availability: Positions in the Sheriffs Department require extensive background investigations, which include polygraph testing. Indicate your availability for referral to this department.
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Fire District Availability: Indicate your availability and preference for referral to vacancies in the Fire District. We recommend that you review the compensation plan and MOU applicable to these positions. The MOU is available on the San Bernardino County HR website (www.sbcounty.gov/hr).
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS
We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to download the PDF file. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
Required Question
Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711
Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs