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Job Description
Definition
Come join the City Manager's Office team as an IT Analyst (GIS). Check out this video to see what it is like working for the City of Newport Beach!
The City of Newport Beach seeks a motivated individual to join the IT Department as a full-time IT Analyst (GIS). This position’s key duties are to plan and communicate specific work tasks for database creation and management, application development, and ongoing maintenance; review current data and GIS processing techniques and update as needed; maintain the data integrity and accuracy of the City’s spatial information; edit, analyze, and perform QA/QC tasks utilizing GIS software.
About Geographic Information Systems (GIS):
• Designs and maintains the enterprise GIS database, layers and web-based applications;
• Configures and maintains interactive maps, forms and reports; provides map exhibits, geoprocessing andgeospatial analysis;
• Designs and produces cartographic products; prepares maps and exhibits for presentations;
• Provides system support for field data collection processes, which include GPS and drone technology
SCHEDULE:- This position may work a 5/40, 9/80, or 4/10 schedule.
SELECTION COMPONENTS:- Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of May 22, 2025 . In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach a resume to their online application. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.
- Virtual Interview: Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to a virtual interview tentatively scheduled for June 12 , 2025. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
CAREER PATH :- The career path for this position includes: Senior IT Analyst and IT Supervisor.
RETIREMENT:
The City offers an excellent benefits package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay towards the retirement benefit.
Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification f or a more detailed description of essential duties. Please note the current vacancy is in Applications.
Qualifications
Please see the online job specification f or a more detailed description of qualifications. Please note the current vacancy is in Applications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Depending on area of assignment, three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in: application development, design & testing, web-based applications and database integration, computer systems analysis, data analysis and reporting; or hardware and software support, with at least one year of experience in administering Microsoft Server, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Active Directory, Security and LAN/WAN software and hardware; or experience designing, implementing and maintaining GIS databases, surveying principles, cartography and map layer design.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in management information systems, computer science, or a related field.
License or Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. 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, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
- This position may work a 5/40, 9/80, or 4/10 schedule.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Newport Beach
Show moreThe City of Newport Beach is located in the coastal center of Orange County, with Los Angeles County to the north and San Diego County to the south. It has an estimated permanent population of 86,738 but during the summer months, the population grows to more than 100,000 with 20,000 to 100,000 tourists daily.
Newport Beach is known for its fine residential areas, modern shopping facilities, strong business community and quality school system. It surrounds Newport Bay where approximately 4,300 boats of all types are docked within the 21-square-mile harbor area. The bay area and the City’s eight miles of ocean beach offer outstanding fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities.
The City of Newport Beach was incorporated September 1, 1906 and the current City Charter was adopted in 1954. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Its seven City Council Members are elected by district, but are voted on by the population as a whole. They serve four-year terms. The Council consists of the Mayor and six other members and is responsible for policy-making, passing local ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees and hiring the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City, and for appointing heads of departments. -