Geographic Information Systems Analyst Level I/II

JOB
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 4/24/2026, 5/8/2026 (Final)Level 1 - $7,140.96- $9,112.42/monthLevel 2 - $7,925.67- $10,116.32/monthUnder direction, Geographic Information Systems Analysts apply knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to a variety of projects for analytical purposes; designs, compiles, and analyzes data; prepares data, analysis, maps, and mapping applications for various County departments and the general public.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Knowledge ofAutomated drafting and mapping tools and programs including AutoCAD software, ESRI-based GIS software and its applications, and related programming languagesPrinciples and practices of geographic information systems, cartography, and engineering drafting including map projections and scalesRelational database management systems and principlesData maintenance and conversion techniquesComplex GIS analysis techniquesHighly complex information technology issuesPrinciples and techniques of software and systems quality assurance and controlPrinciples and practices of technical problem solvingTeam dynamicsPrinciples, practices and techniques of providing customer servicePrinciples and practices of project management and workflow analysisPrinciples and practices of producing effective project and technical documentationPractices of effective communication of technical issues to user and client communityPertinent local, County, State and Federal statutes, laws, ordinances and rules as they apply to mapping requirementsAbility toPerform complex analytical tabular and spatial queriesIntegrate complex disparate spatial and tabular databasesMaintain GIS standardsPlan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize workEffectively communicate both verbally and in writingOutline and systematically solve complex requestsWork independently and in a team environmentEffectively manage multiple projects and prioritiesIntegrate information technology systemsRecognize problems and develop recommendations and solutionsPromote and maintain a team environmentWork effectively with clients, users and senior managersRead, interpret and apply complex technical publications and documentationDesign and develop processing of tasks and perform spatial analysis

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATIONQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.netEmployment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREApplicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSClick here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.netSacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions