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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst vacancies. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
THE DEPARTMENT
OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs through resource recovery, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of the nation's premier solid waste disposal systems and three composting greenery sites, all serving residents and businesses in the County’s 34 cities and its unincorporated areas. OCWR’s three active landfills reflect environmental engineering at its best.
THE OPPORTUNITY
OCWR’s Renewable Energy, Technology and Engineering Planning (RETEP) unit is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst. The GIS Analyst will support the development and maintenance of an ArcGIS database of infrastructure (Facility Atlas), including data collection, creation of As-Built drawings, and development of user training programs. The position will also provide limited AutoCAD support to produce landfill-related drawings such as cell development and sequencing plans, single line diagrams and P&ID’s.
In addition, the GIS Analyst will assist internal and external customers with the development, management, and analysis of GIS data. Responsibilities include designing, compiling, analyzing and preparing geographic data; evaluating and integrating data from multiple sources into GIS base maps; and presenting the results of geographic analysis to users. Duties also include leading the development of Facility Atlas procedures and supporting mobile data collection initiatives.
Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:- Develop and maintain an ArcGIS database of infrastructure
- Create As-Built drawings
- Assist in the development of GIS related training programs
- Provide AutoCAD support services to the landfills
- Design, compile, analyze, and prepare geographic data
Please note this position requires frequent field work and travel to support GIS Analyst responsibilities.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems or a closely related field, such as Computer Science or Information Systems, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in operation, maintenance, and implementation of automated mapping, design engineering, and/or information systems that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in the job specification.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge- Understand and apply ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Portal/ArcGIS Online
- Principles and practices of GIS and cartography, including graphic design, data management and analysis.
- Administer ArcGIS Server 10.x
- Knowledgeable and proficient in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, VB, C++/C#, among others
- Knowledge of SQL Server and SQL queries/programming
- Knowledge of Auto CAD and other CAD products
- Understand and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning
- Principles and practices of technical problem solving.
- Principles and relationships of 3-demensional geospatial data.
- Principles and practices of producing effective project and technical documentation.
- Design, create and print professional level graphic representation of the data as maps.
Analyzing and Interpreting Data- Perform complex analytical, tabular, and spatial queries
- Integrate GIS with other databases and systems, such as Work Order Management/Computerized Maintenance Management, Customer Relationship Management, Land Management Systems, Computer-Aided Dispatch, among others
- Investigate and analyze GIS data sources to identify, retrieve and potentially integrate data into the County's geographic data sets
- Work with ArcGIS software to conduct analysis to make meaningful business intelligence
- Process and analyze digital imagery using specialized software to create 3-dimensional point clouds, terrain models, contours, and other 3-dimensional surfaces
Written and Verbal Communication- Develop and prepare presentations and reports of geographic, environmental, and demographic information using spatial-statistical-data workflow models to inform management and provide project status updates
- Develop and conduct large group training sessions on technical GIS topics
- Participate in regional and Countywide enterprise GIS workgroups to share information, discuss GIS issues, and collaborate on developing effective solutions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications, physical & mental requirements, and environmental conditions for the GIS Analyst classification.
REQUIRED LICENSE
Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment and while employed in the assignment.
Note: A college-level Geographic Information Systems certificate or associate's degree from an accredited college or technical school in Geographic Information Systems, GIScience, Geography, Geomatics, Cartography or related field requiring at least 20 semester units of coursework may be substituted for one year of experience. A bachelor’s degree in any of the above fields may be substituted for two years of experience. A master’s degree in any of the above fields may substitute for three years of experience.
Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications for minimum and desirable qualifications. After the screening, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the recruitment process.
Application Appraisal | HR Review Rating (Weighted 100%):
HRS will conduct an Application Appraisal to thoroughly screen and evaluate all application materials for job knowledge, competencies, and experience as described above. Only the most qualified applicants will be placed on the eligible list.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Veterans Employment Preference (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere (Download PDF reader)to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact John Duckson at 714-834-4655 or john.duckson@ocwr.ocgov.com .
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 2/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
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