GIS Information Systems Programmer Analyst

Description

What We Offer
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee with this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, OR 5.0% for completion of a graduate’s degree.
• Flexible Workweek - A compressed work schedule (e.g., 9/80 workweek/hybrid) may be available for some positions.
• Vacation Accrual: Initially 14 days per year; after approximately five (5) years of service increasing to 19 days a year; after approximately 11 years increasing to 20 days per year and then increasing 1 day a year, through 15 years of service; topping out at 26 days per year after approximately 20 years of service with a maximum accumulation of 400 hours.
• Annual Leave Redemption - Ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours in the preceding twelve months.
• Health Plans - You are afforded an annual flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Participation in County’s defined benefit pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.

The Department
The Information Technology Services Department (ITSD) works with every Ventura County department/agency to provide the necessary technology infrastructure and consulting/contracting services to meet ongoing and emerging business needs, including project management, business process improvement, applications support, voice/data infrastructure, data security, threat and vulnerability/risk management, and extended staffing.

Payroll Title: Information Systems Programmer Analyst

The Position
Under direct supervision, develops procedures, writes, tests, implements, and maintains application programs.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification differs from that of Information Systems Analyst in that the latter interacts heavily with the user-department in defining system and program specifications for programming use. It is distinguished from Programmer in that both programming and elementary system analysis functions are performed.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have four (4) or more years of recent experience using ESRI Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software; editing, managing, and analyzing GIS data in geodatabases ; experience with GIS application development and implementation of related technologies, and working collaboratively with external and internal customers.

The Information Systems Programmer Analyst position is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including temporary and Fixed Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Information Technology Services Department. There are currently two (2) Regular, Full-time vacancies.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: Monday, August 11, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs data editing and maintenance activities to support map services, feature services, and applications data requirements.
• Designs logic for individual programs or program systems, defines computer controls and input/output specifications.
• Codes, tests, and refines computer programs.
• Sets up operations procedures, documentation and production schedules.
• Constructs standard base maps and maps for annexation boundaries, rights-of-way, election precincts, and underground utility lines using a GIS system.
• Researches and compiles information from tract maps, records of survey, parcel maps, field notes, as-built drawings, and other legal descriptions to determine centerlines, rights-of-way, boundaries, and other informational databases.
• Assists in spatial analysis and coordinates project development and system maintenance requirements with users, and operations staff.
• Direct involvement in the ongoing maintenance of established computer programs and systems, including first level support of resolution of system problems.
• Maintains proper file systems to ensure integrity of the data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
Considerable current GIS application experience and data management experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Four (4) years working experience with:
  • ESRI ArcGIS system applications;
  • Editing, managing and analyzing GIS data using ArcGIS Pro Software;
• Two (2) years creating and supporting content in:
  • ArcGIS Online or ESRI Enterprise Portal
• Ability to travel to conduct studies or troubleshoot throughout Ventura County;
• Ability to work long hours to resolve technical problems or meet project deadlines;
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and, holidays on an on-call basis;
• Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

DESIRED

• Developing web GIS applications using ESRI ArcGIS Experience Builder, or Software Developer Kit
• Creating solutions and administering users in GIS Enterprise Portal or ArcGIS Online.
• Experience with GIS programming and scripting languages Python, SQL, JSON, SDK for JavaScript;
• Experience interpreting land survey notes and other related records to construct reports and graphic displays;
• Cartographic design skills;
• Experience interpreting spatial data and performing spatial analysis,
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of:

• Basic methods and techniques used in the analysis, development, and implementation of computer application programs.
• Understanding operational system of the user departments.

Thorough knowledge of:

• GIS applications including but not limited to, ESRI ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal and Experience Builder.
• Principles and techniques of file management, data flow/structure, system flow/control, decision tables, data dependencies and application development.

Working abilities to:

• Analyze complex procedures/data and develop logical conclusions.
• Develop plans and achieve objectives.
• Design and interpret diagrams representing computer processes.
• Code, test, and implement application programs.
• Prepare system and program documentation to department standard.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Maintain positive working relationships with customer departments and internal staff members.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

INFORMATION FOR TRANSFER CANDIDATES: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%:
A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE: If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of 70% will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough post offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Crystal Zendejas by email at Crystal.Zendejas@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 654-7608.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ,UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• County of Ventura

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