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GIS Technician (As Needed)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$74,868.00 - $92,436.00 Annually
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
Water Operations Analyst
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$93,936.00 - $115,968.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Background Investigation Officer (As-Needed)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$48.53 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$78,366.00 - $96,708.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Urban Forest Coordinator
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$66,081.60 - $81,556.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Crossing Guard (As-Needed)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$22.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Payroll Administrator
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$116,652.00 - $144,012.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
Payroll Specialist
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$75,336.00 - $93,000.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Police Records Technician
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$63,356.80 - $78,208.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
Chief Pool Lifeguard (As-Needed)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$28.25 Hourly
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Safety
Swim Instructor/Pool Lifeguard (As-Needed)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$24.02 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Safety
Custody Officer
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$68,316.00 - $84,336.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Custodial and Janitorial
SCADA Systems Analyst
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$112,608.00 - $139,020.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Senior Plan Check Engineer
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$117,024.00 - $144,468.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
Director of Records and Election Services (City Clerk)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Municipal or County Clerk
- Political or Public Affairs
Combination Building Inspector I/II/III
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$79,512.00 - $121,512.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Building and Safety
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Police Officer Trainee
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$90,900.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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GIS Technician (As Needed)
- Santa Monica, California United States
- City of Santa Monica
- May 16, 2026
- $74,868.00 - $92,436.00 Annually - Full Time
City of Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a beachside city of 8.3 square miles on the westside of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually. The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms. The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community. The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour. The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050. The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system. Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating. Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. Known as “Silicon Beach,” local businesses are at the leading edge of the nation’s creative economy and startup scene. Sana Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente. Connect with the City of Santa Monica by visiting www.santamonica.gov, follow @santamonicacity on Twitter, or sign up for the City's newsletter and emergency alerts at www.smgov.net/newsletter.
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- $74,868.00 - $92,436.00 Annually
- Full Time
- May 16, 2026
Job Description

Job Summary

Performs design, analysis, development, technical, and maintenance work for the City’s enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) and contributes to GIS projects.

SUPERVISION

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no supervis ion over staff.

Representative Duties

C reates and maintains GIS data, layers, maps, interactive maps, services, and 3D assets.

Digitizes customer-supplied information.

Creates, edits, and maintains the City’s collection of enterprise GIS layers.

Emits GIS data via Esri product suite, freeware tools, online mapping tools, and other third-party products across all applicable mediums.

Performs field inventories for the collection of the GIS data.

Trains and assists system users in new and existing applications .

Supports staff Citywide with the implementation of Geospatial technologies .

Ensures the accuracy and completeness of digital GIS maps and data files.

Updates and changes data and maps as necessary. Prepares GIS maps for use by numerous departments in the City .

Develops GIS data policies , standards, and procedures for users.

Participates in professional associations, meetings , and conferences regarding GIS.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Option A:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a b achelor’s degree in i nformation s ystems, c omputer s cience, computer technology, g eography , or a closely related field .

Experience: One year of recent, paid work experience in the field of GIS.

OR

Option B:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a n associate degree in i nformation s ystems, c omputer s cience, computer technology, g eography , or a closely related field .

Experience: Two year s of recent, paid work experience in the field of GIS.

OR

Option C:

Experience: Three year s of recent, paid work experience in the field of GIS.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Successful completion of a GIS/Cartography certification program is desirable.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.

If you would like for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your college level transcripts or diploma to your online application. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than the filing deadline. Failure to do so may result in your application being evaluated without the education being considered.

Selection Process:

All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Testing may consist of a combination of any of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate:

Training and Experience Evaluation -Qualifying

Oral Interview - 100%

If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

Background Investigation:

Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is generally performed in a busy office environment. The position requires frequent visits to off-site locations. May be required to occasionally work weekends and/or irregular hours.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

Closing Date/Time: 5/29/2026 5:30 PM Pacific Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

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City of Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a beachside city of 8.3 square miles on the westside of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually.

The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms.

The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community.

The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour.

The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050.

The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system.

Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating.

Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. Known as “Silicon Beach,” local businesses are at the leading edge of the nation’s creative economy and startup scene.

Sana Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente.

Connect with the City of Santa Monica by visiting www.santamonica.gov, follow @santamonicacity on Twitter, or sign up for the City's newsletter and emergency alerts at www.smgov.net/newsletter.
City of Santa Monica
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- https://www.santamonica.gov
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