Job Details

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.

Click here 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

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 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.

Veteran Resources

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran's Preference Policy

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.

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The County's Valor Employee Resource Group has a mission to drive and support organization and individual growth through a network of colleagues leveraging their collective range of skills, talents, and diverse perspectives while being a resource to veterans and the County of San Diego.

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 Strategic Plan.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.