IT GIS Specialist III (Lead)
County of MonoStatement on Remote Work Policy – Mono County, California
“Mono County does not allow fully remote positions. All employees are required to perform their job duties in person at their designated work location(s) to ensure adherence to Mono County policies, state labor laws, applicable tax regulations, and operational requirements. Requests for intermittent remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the approval of both departmental management and Human Resources.”
Description
Incumbent will be expected to work on sight. This is not a remote position.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under limited supervision, provide a leadership role in development and maintenance of core GIS functionality and datasets, design, develop, deploy, and maintain web-based GIS services, maps, and tools, provide support to GIS staff and users, provide insight and recommendations regarding 'Best Practice' uses of GIS and associated technologies, guide GIS application support and development, and perform other duties as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the Team Lead and supervisory position which is primarily responsible for the oversight and management of the day-to-day technical operations of GIS and its components. The incumbent in this position shall possess the skill required to work independently and with limited direction to discover, research, respond to, and resolve various issues that may arise with the implementation and maintenance of GIS at an Enterprise/organizational level. This individual will be required to manage large sized projects with limited support and direction from the GIS Coordinator and is expected to possess a strong understanding of the work required to complete these projects. A high-level view and broad understanding of the use cases, implementation opportunities, and technology direction of GIS is required.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED:
GIS Specialist I, II; GIS Analyst I; GIS Technician I, II, III
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Core GIS Operations & Data Management- Oversee and assist with the maintenance and development of the County's GIS data resources and makes recommendations for improved data quality and use.
- Oversee and participate in the administration of GIS servers, including database, file, and web servers.
- Oversee the development of scripts and procedures required for automation and updates.
- Extracts, transforms and loads enterprise data.
- Assists with the development, evaluation, and implementation of Countywide Standards, procedures, policies and documentation.
- Maintains corporate GIS datasets with focus on quality and integrity.
- Supports existing GIS applications and services for departments across the County and Town.
- Administers Esri ArcGIS Online or Portal.
- Manages the Enterprise Geodatabase model including ArcSDE and SQL Server.
- Maintains documentation of County GIS systems and data (metadata).
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Provides support, oversight and project management as needed by other staff in the organization.
- Assists with the development & implementation of GIS tools & applications on the web and other mediums.
- Develop and host training for County and Town of Mammoth Lakes GIS users.
- Provides support to the user community and other GIS staff.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate presentations and reports to varied audiences.
- Maintains a high level of education and knowledge of current and future GIS systems.
- Attends and presents at relevant meetings, trainings, seminars and user conferences.
- Provides mentoring, functional supervision, and leadership to other members of the GIS Division.
- Leads project teams to analyze, design, configure, install and manage complex enterprise applications.
- Provides technical direction to the implementation and transition of technologies that relate to GIS, including version updates, interfaces with other systems, and customization efforts.
- Mentors team members on best practices for GIS data management and application development.
- Assists with strategic planning efforts.
- Develops and supports staff in maintaining documentation standards.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships.
GIS Technology Advancement & Innovation- Identifies new technology that has potential to enhance County productivity.
- Designs, develops and maintains GIS server-based applications.
- Assists in the implementation of highly leveraged GIS for storytelling as outlined in the IT Strategic Plan.
- Explores opportunities to improve public engagement through GIS technology.
- Research and propose innovative GIS solutions for emergency preparedness and response.
- Evaluates emerging GIS technologies and their potential application to county operations.
- Prepares GIS infrastructure and data models to support future integration with AI and advanced analytics.
- Assesses and implements methods to structure geospatial data to be suitable for machine learning applications.
- Modernizes legacy GIS workflows and systems to align with current best practices and technologies.
- Works to break down data silos through integrated systems and centralized authoritative datasets.
- Develop strategies to leverage cloud-based GIS capabilities alongside on-premise infrastructure.
- Creates foundation for location intelligence that can inform data-driven decision making across departments.
Typical Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of:
- ESRI's Desktop and server product line.
- Administration of Esri ArcGIS Online or Portal.
- Server-based Enterprise GIS.
- ArcSDE, SQL Server, and the Enterprise Geodatabase model.
- Python and server-side scripting languages.
- GPS technologies and data collection workflows.
- ESRI development APIs and associated web development protocols.
Working knowledge of:- Administration of Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID permissions and security.
- Understanding of domain network protocols and infrastructure.
- Administration of Windows servers, including web servers, IIS, scheduled tasks, etc.
- Data structures and formats that can support advanced analytics and machine learning.
- Web mapping technologies and interactive dashboard development.
- Mobile data collection tools and field operations.
- Data integration techniques for connecting GIS with other enterprise systems.
- Modern GIS infrastructure models including hybrid cloud/on-premise environments.
- Spatial analysis techniques that can prepare data for AI readiness.
- Methods for optimizing geospatial databases to support complex analytics.
Some knowledge of:- Principles, practices, and methods of training and mentoring.
- Project management methodologies.
- Best practices for accessibility in GIS applications.
- Emerging trends in geospatial technology.
Ability to:- Design, develop and maintain GIS server-based applications.
- Design, develop and maintain corporate GIS datasets.
- Provide support to the user community and other GIS staff.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate presentations and reports to varied audiences.
- Provide mentoring, functional supervision, and leadership to other members of the GIS Division.
- Work alone and in a small team environment, with limited supervision.
- Think creatively for the good of the County and arrive at service-oriented solutions.
- Assist with strategic planning efforts.
- Maintain a high level of education and knowledge of current and future desktop computing systems.
- Effectively represent the County's Information Technology Department.
- Serve as a Disaster Service Worker during certain emergency situations.
- Maintain documentation of County GIS systems and data (metadata).
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Maintain confidentiality where necessary.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with computer related curriculum and five (5) years of GIS experience with at least four (4) years performing tasks akin to a GIS Specialist I/II;
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A minimum of six (6) years of experience working in the GIS field including at least four (4) performing tasks akin to a GIS Specialist I/II.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience with Esri's enterprise implementation best practices
- Knowledge of web GIS application development
- Experience leading GIS projects and teams
- Understanding of data quality management and standards
- Experience developing GIS solutions for public engagement
- Familiarity with geospatial data preparation for AI/ML applications
- Knowledge of GIS modernization approaches and cloud migration strategies
- Experience with location intelligence and spatial analytics
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of 50 pounds with assistance. Ability to operate an automobile. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office; occasionally works outside; exposure to electrical energy and dust; frequent contact with staff and the public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- Satisfactory completion of a Department of Justice background investigation.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- May work other than a normal 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM shift.
- May drive in excess of 100mi/day.