Geographic Information Systems Technician III
Salary
$66,788.80 - $91,790.40 Annually
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-07042-01
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
06/20/2026
Closing Date
7/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
San Bernardino County - Department of Public Works is recruiting for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician III who will serve as a technical expert for the GIS team, utilizing the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data, and geospatial information products. The incumbent will act as a project lead, monitoring project progress, deadlines, and quality assurance; resolving operational problems; and providing technical direction to GIS Technicians I and GIS Technician IIs.
A vacancy currently exists in the Department of Public Works (DPW). The resulting eligible list may be used to fill other county department vacancies as they occur.
For more information, refer to the Geographic Information Systems Technician III job description.
Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU
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.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. A valid California Class C drivers license and automobile insurance must be produced at the time of hire and maintained.
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.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must qualify under ONE (1) of the following options:
OPTION 1:
Three (3) years of experience compiling and preparing a broad spectrum of geospatial data and data visualization products, which includes at least two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Esri's desktop (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro) products and ArcGIS Online. Experience may be concurrent.
OPTION 2:
A Bachelors degree from an accredited program with at least thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of college coursework in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology.
OPTION 3:
A Bachelors degree from an accredited program and completion of a GIS certificate program from an accredited institution -AND- two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Esri desktop products and ArcGIS Online.
Courses and/or certificate(s) MUST be listed in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the application for consideration.
i.e. Bachelors degree in Information Technology with 30 sem. units of GIS coursework OR Bachelors degree in Business Administration and GIS certificate from accredited program.
Desired Qualifications
You might be a great fit for this position if you have:
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday July 10, 2026 at 5 PM. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
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.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted 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.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/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 within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and 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 links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the 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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Qualifying Option: Indicate the option under which you qualify for Geographic Information Systems Technician III.
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Education/Coursework: If you are qualifying under Option 2, list the name of your Bachelors degree, and include either a list of at least thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of college coursework in GIS or geography OR the name of an additional certificate in GIS. Include the following: Name of School, Course Title, Course Number, Number of Units, Type of Units (semester or quarter). i.e. Bachelors degree in Information Technology with 30 sem. units of GIS coursework (list courses as demonstrated above) OR Bachelors degree in Business Administration, plus GIS certificate, UCSD (certificate uploaded as attachment). NOTE: If qualifying under Option 2, candidates MUST respond to this question for consideration. 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 ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro desktop products. Also include experience with any other relevant Esri products. If none, 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. If none, indicate N/A.
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GIS Project Experience: Provide an example of a professional GIS project you have worked on. Describe your level of responsibility, project stakeholders, other project contributors, your contributions to the project, and overall project outcomes. If none, indicate N/A.
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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, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. 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.
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Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs