GIS Specialist I/II

Position Duties

The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist I/II position within the Enterprise GIS team. This position is responsible for providing GIS support to the Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement (PBCE). 

Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:  

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist I: $77,466.48 - $94,370.64 

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist II: $94,632.72 - $115,293.36 

The Enterprise GIS team operates out of the Department of Public Works but works across the city to coordinate GIS efforts, lead multi-departmental GIS projects, geospatially-enable City business systems, administer Enterprise GIS infrastructure for citywide use, and provide GIS support for various City departments and programs. The GIS Specialist I/II is a data focused position that is responsible for creating, maintaining, and ensuring the integrity of enterprise GIS datasets in support of the Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement (PBCE), as well as providing ongoing support for PBCE GIS projects and applications. The position requires a commitment to building and maintaining quality GIS data, strong cartographic design skills, good attention to detail and customer service, and proficiency with ArcGIS software.  

Under the direction of a senior team member, the GIS Specialist I/II will maintain GIS datasets and interface with planners to identify and address mapping and geospatial analysis needs. Key responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:  

Produce, analyze, and present geographic information utilizing ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Portal, and/or related software. 

Create and maintain enterprise GIS datasets using standard spatial editing tools and versioning. Interpret resources such as assessor’s maps, discrepancy reports, Council-approved ordinances and resolutions, memorandums, and third-party data sources to enter graphic and attribute data into GIS while maintaining data integrity. 

Perform quality assurance checks on GIS data. 

Produce high-quality print and web maps, demonstrating good design skills and sound cartographic principles. 

Use SQL queries to produce reports on data management work. 

Use ETL (extract, transform, and load), Model Builder, or scripting tools to design and create GIS processes. 

Develop workflows and documentation for various GIS tasks. 

Fulfill requests for GIS data, analysis, maps, or reports using appropriate GIS tools and following City protocol. 

Provide support for departmental GIS users, including workflow automation, data conversion, map production, training, analysis support, and troubleshooting issues.  

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience 

 Geographic Information Systems Specialist I: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Urban Planning, or closely related field.   

Geographic Information Systems Specialist II: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Urban Planning or closely related field AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in computer programming, geographic information systems or transportation planning.

Acceptable Substitution:  GIS Specialist II: Possession of a valid GIS or GISP certificate from a certifying body acceptable to the City of San José may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience in computer programming, geographic information systems or transportation planning. 

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Diana Gonzalez at diana.gonzalez@sanjoseca.gov.