GIS Analyst at County of Shasta – Redding, California

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2025

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: MAY 15, 2025 AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$5,549 - $7,083 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $32.02 - $40.86 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Resource Management consists of Air Quality Management District, Building, Environmental Health, and Planning Divisions.Through its four Divisions and the Community Education Section, the Department of Resource Management (DRM) is able to supply the public with a variety of important services and information. The functions of the DRM support the economic activities of the County, promote the health of its residents, and protect the natural environment in which these functions take place. The integrated nature of the DRM is structured to respond to this challenge through management of personnel and resources to fulfill target programs and service needs on an annual basis.

Each Division has a distinctly different orientation and range of responsibilities, yet this blend of skills and expertise allows the Department of Resource Management wide latitude and flexibility to respond to the needs of the County's residents and its visitors. This commitment to enhance public service delivery is consistent with the overall mission of the Department as described below:

"To manage and enhance the multiple resources of Shasta County through a balanced program of environmental oversight and public health."

The Planning Division serves as the land use information center for the County. The Division functions as a professional staff to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, and the Airport Land Use Commission. The Division is responsible for the maintenance and implementation of the County General Plan, the County Zoning Plan, and implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Planning Division staff is available to review and discuss questions relating to land use matters such as zoning, general plans, land divisions, and use permits, and to direct the public to other County and outside agencies that review Planning Division applications. The Planning Division maintains and/or hosts on-line copies of various County codes, regulations, and related maps which can be used for reference.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general direction, the GIS Analyst will perform a wide range of professional work in the management, design, implementation, maintenance, analysis, and training of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This position works both independently and with other County staff and customers. This position works with a great deal of independence and responsibility in the completion of specialized GIS and software assignments and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The GIS Analyst performs analysis of geographic information system data and application development. This is an advanced journey-level class. The GIS Analyst will work under the general direction of the Planning Division Manager to delineate, design, build, implement, maintain, and perform analysis of geographic information system data and application development. Incumbent oversees the mapping, addressing, and road naming for the Planning Division. The GIS Analyst will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and can explain procedures in writing or verbally to customers, the public at large, and County staff and officials. The GIS Analyst is differentiated from the IT GIS Analyst classification in that the latter supports the County as whole in a centralized IT department while the former performs duties specific to the Planning Division.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a positive, inquisitive, and resourceful individual who enjoys working with a team and is meticulously detail oriented with outstanding customer service, organizational, and project management skills. Must be an internally motivated and self driven individual who is passionate about understanding and interpreting data. Must be highly organized including excellent time and file management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. A solid understanding of GIS principles and a prior working knowledge of GIS applications and software is essential to this position. Prior land use and/or natural resource related GIS project management and/or GIS data management and analysis experience is highly desired but not required.

This position requires the ability to handle a variety of functions related to GIS. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Utilize GIS to delineate, create, edit, maintain, and analyze the Planning Division’s maps and their corresponding database attributes; support a variety of Planning Division projects; prepare signs, posters, exhibits, and other visual aids as needed; administer the addressing and road naming procedures and policies for the Planning Division regarding the County’s buildings and roads; maintain Zoning and General Plan data for the Planning Division’s GIS; prioritize and assist management in developing addressing, road naming, GIS, and other division wide policies and procedures; data gathering, import, export, conversion, transformation, and feature extraction; geospatial data quality control, processing, standardization, and delivery; perform in-depth analysis of spatial data manipulation to create custom overlays and map production for support of critical decision making processes by staff; research, recommend, and maintain standard and unique hardware and software setup and configurations as needed to support staff GIS users; assist the Department of Information Technology in the creation and maintenance of web based mapping services and the development of mobile applications; create and maintain metadata and participate in ongoing development of metadata standards; design and develop complex GIS database models and templates; develop and maintain complex software applications individually or as a team member; coordinate, help, and/or provide training for staff; serve as GIS liaison to divisions within the Department of Resource Management and Planning Division point of contact for the U.S. Census Bureau; and respond to questions regarding addressing and road naming from the public and other outside agencies.

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Software packages such as: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, Spatial Analyst, Microsoft Office, SQL Server, and other GIS related software; planning land use principles and practices pertaining to land use and land development; basic cadastral mapping knowledge including the principles, techniques, methods, and nomenclature of geography, cartography, legal descriptions, map projections, coordinate systems, and coordinate conversions; set-up and configuration of GIS workstations and software; design, implementation, maintenance, and administration of enterprise tabular and spatial relational databases; mapping and plotting presentation exhibits and posters; research, documentation, entry, maintenance, and verification of spatial and attribute data; and analyzing, designing, organizing, scheduling and programming complex systems and developing project plans.

Ability to: Operate, set-up, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain GIS workstations, software, and peripheral equipment such as digitizers, GPS units, printers and plotters; perform research, documentation, maintenance, entry, and verification of spatial and attribute data; produce maps, reports and/or analysis to satisfy routine and special department request; analyze user needs and requirements to design, develop, test and implement GIS applications and web services; design, develop and maintain departmental enterprise spatial and attribute data; import, export, and transfer mapping and attribute data using the County network, Internet, or by other means; develop, coordinate, and deliver various levels of training; use internet-based tools for the delivery of Intranet/Internet mapping and database applications and services; establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, other County departments, other agencies, and the public; ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget; maintain accurate records and files; design and develop application software systems and mobile applications for efficient end user usage; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; mentor others, lead through example and demonstrate dependability, reliability, consistency, flexibility and teamwork; and handle multiple tasks with shifting priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A GIS Certificate and/or the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, or related discipline AND at least three (3) years of full-time professional-level experience in operating, maintaining, and implementing automated mapping, geographic information systems, and/or application development.

Any combination of relevant education and work experience may be substituted as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Depending upon assignment, an incumbent may need to regularly have access to and utilize a suitable personal vehicle in the course of business (mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate). Proof of adequate insurance for the vehicle may be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you possess a valid GIS Certificate? Yes/No If yes, please list your certificate number and the expiration date. If no, please type “N/A”.
2. Do you possess of a bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, or related discipline? Yes/No If yes, please list the type of bachelor’s degree you possess and the issuing institution. If no, please type “N/A”.
3. Do you have at least three (3) years of fulltime, professional-level experience in operating, maintaining, and implementing automated mapping, geographic information systems, and/or application development? Yes/No If yes, please list in detail including dates of employment, employer, and duties performed your relevant work experience. If no, please type “N/A”.
4. Do you have 4 years of any combination of relevant education and work experience that may be substituted as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree on a year- for-year basis? Yes/No If yes, please list in detail including the courses completed, units earned, and accrediting institution and/ or dates of employment, employer, and duties performed of your relevant education and/ or work experience. If no, please type “N/A”.
5. I acknowledge this position requires a valid California driver’s License (CDL). Yes/No
6. I acknowledge that depending upon assignment, an incumbent may need to regularly have access to and utilize a suitable personal vehicle in the course of business (mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate) and that proof of adequate insurance for the vehicle may be required. Yes/No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by the job include close vision and color vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California – General Unit.

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on May 15, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515