Geographic Information Systems

Salary: $98,945.60 - $138,881.60 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25350210
Department: Office of Emergency Services
Division: Emergency Services Admin
Opening Date: 12/04/2025
Closing Date: 12/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary
The County of San Diego, Office of Emergency Services is currently accepting applications for the following position:
Geographic Information Systems Coordinator

Future Salary Increases
** June 26, 2026 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)

** June 25, 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)

Geographic Information Systems Coordinator performs the overall administration and operation of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for various county departments.

The Geographic Information Systems Coordinator is a management level class. Under general direction the GIS Coordinator is responsible for implementing and managing the GIS system within a department. GIS is implemented by working in concert with executive management to develop a strategic plan to effectively and efficiently use GIS resources and all its capabilities to assess departmental needs and provide public services. The GIS Coordinator provides supervisory support, technical expertise, and training to staff. They coordinate with local, state, national and international groups involved in GIS data sharing, in order to establish sharing procedures and integrate new data with existing sources and layers of data.

for a complete job description including examples of qualifying education and experience.
Desirable Traits:

Leadership, Team Builder, Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Decision Maker, Strategic Perspective, Leverages Resources (Coaches and Develops), Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Maximizes Team Effectiveness, Supportive of Change.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, training, and/or experience, that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.

1. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in geography, earth sciences, civil engineering, urban planning, information technology, computer science, or a closely related field,
   • OR, a college-level GIS certificate;
2. AND, Two (2) years of experience as a Senior GIS Analyst or equivalent with the County of San Diego administering and operating GIS system software, to develop maps or other digital displays for land use or spatial analysis, one (1) year of which must have been at a lead or supervisory level;
   • OR, Five (5) years of full-time experience administering and operating a GIS system in a large organization, to develop maps or other digital displays used for land use or spatial analysis, one (1) year of which must have been at a lead or supervisory level.

Note: Additional years of experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis; OR, completion of related coursework from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

License

A valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment or the ability to arrange transportation for field travel. Employees in this class may be required to use their own vehicle.

Certification/Registration

None Required.

Blind Applicant Screening:The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Condition of Employment:As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation:
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

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Strategic Plan:The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our ).Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in geography, earth sciences, civil engineering, urban planning, information technology, computer science, or a closely related field, OR, a college-level GIS certificate?
AND: Do you have two (2) years of experience as a Senior GIS Analyst or equivalent with the County of San Diego administering and operating GIS system software, to develop maps or other digital displays for land use or spatial analysis, one (1) year of which must have been at a lead or supervisory level? OR: Do you have five (5) years of full-time experience administering and operating a GIS system in a large organization, to develop maps or other digital displays used for land use or spatial analysis, one (1) year of which must have been at a lead or supervisory level?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, include the following in the space below: Organization, job title, dates of employment, and a brief description of qualifying experience.If you answered "No," type "N/A."
03

In which of the following geographical information systems (GIS) software and administration do you have advanced level experience? (check all that apply):

• ArcGIS Pro Desktop administration and deployments
• ArcGIS Desktop (Legacy support)
• Administration of ArcGIS Enterprise
• Administration of ArcGIS Enterprise GeoDatabase (SDE)
• Administration of Portal for ArcGIS
• Administration of ArcGIS Online
• Administering, writing, and deploying ArcGIS Python Scripting
• ArcGIS Enterprise Publication of Service Oriented Architecture services such as REST ESRI Web Modules
• Enterprise data management policies (drafting them and implementing them)
• I do not have experience in the areas above

04

Regarding the previous question, briefly describe your experience for all the software you checked.(Organization, job title, dates of employment, and a brief description of how you used the software).If you do not have experience in any of the previously mentioned software, type "N/A."
05

How many years' of experience do you have managing and publishing data using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in your work processes?

• At least one (1) year of experience
• Two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience
• I do not have experience

06

Regarding the previous question: Briefly describe the experience you selected. If you do not have experience, type "N/A."
07

Indicate the supervisory responsibilities you have performed on a regular basis from the choices below. Check all that apply.

• Conducting interviews
• Selecting and/or hiring staff
• Training new employees
• Coaching and developing staff
• Assigning and/or establishing work standards for employees
• Monitoring and reviewing completed work
• Completing employee performance evaluations
• Counseling or disciplining employees on performance issues
• I do not have experience in the areas above

08

Regarding the previous question: Briefly describe the supervisory responsibilities you have performed on a regular basis. If you do not have experience, type "N/A."
09

Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Veteran Outreach
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resources Group
• College/University Career Site
• Indeed
• County Social Media
• Multi-media or other related industry publication, resource, or website job advertisement
• Linkedin
• Voice & Viewpoint
• Other Website
• Referral
• Career Fair
• Community Event
• Other

10

Regarding the previous question: If you selected "Other" or "Referral" or "Other Website"-, please explain below:
Required Question

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