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Job Description
The Job
San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Trainee who will utilize the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data and geospatial information products. Under close supervision, incumbents will assist in developing customer map and/or geospatial data product requirements, use Esri’s ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro map production tools to compose and generate a wide variety of geospatial products. Performs quality control on encoded data, reviews output for accuracy and performs quality checks on GIS products.
A vacancy currently exists in the Sheriff's Department . The resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
For more information, refer to the Geographic Information Systems Technician Trainee job description.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement
- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect attendance leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
For additional information review the Benefits for the Technical & Inspection Unit To view additional details, explore the Teamsters MOU
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment. For the Sheriff's Department, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Promotion: Trainees must demonstrate successful work performance to qualify for promotion to Geographic Information Systems Technician I ($46,758- $62,753 annually) within twelve (12) months or be terminated.
Sponsorship: San
Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship
at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal
right to work in the United States.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet one (1) of the options below in order to qualify.
OPTION 1: Nine (9) semester or fourteen (14) quarter units of completed college coursework in GIS software and theory, geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology or a closely related field.
OPTION 2:
Six (6) months of experience using GIS software to update geospatial databases. OPTION 3:
Six (6) months of experience serving as a PSE, WEX, or Intern for a San Bernardino County department, performing GIS related duties.
A list of related coursework must be submitted with the application if no degree has been conferred.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure :
Please
complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental
questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be
accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please
note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging
our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review
the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627 .
Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays
caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an
application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special
Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans'
Preference Information (Download PDF) .
For more important details, review
the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Technical & Inspection Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 9/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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