GIS Information Systems Programmer Analyst

GIS - Information Systems Programmer Analyst

SALARY:

$69,327.36 - $97,236.93 Annually, plus Benefits

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:
 

• A general salary increase (GSI) of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
• 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% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Flexible Workweek – A compressed work schedule (e.g., 9/80 workweek) may be available for some positions.
• Vacation Accrual – New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Vacation Leave Redemption - After 14,560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Sick Leave – Full time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
• 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 POSITION:

The Information Systems Programmer Analyst (ISPA), under direct supervision, develops procedures, writes, tests, implements, maintains application programs, and performs varied Geographic Information Systems work utilizing a variety of GIS equipment.
 
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.

PAYROLL TITLE:

Information Systems Programmer Analyst

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.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Considerable current programming and data management experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional years of experience may substitute for education on a year-to-year basis and vice versa.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Four (4) years working experience with ESRI ArcGIS system applications;
• Four (4) years editing, managing and analyzing GIS data;
• Two (2) years creating and supporting content in ArcGIS Online or ESRI Enterprise Portal
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver license;
• Ability to travel within Ventura County to conduct studies or troubleshoot;
• Ability to work long hours to resolve production 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, Software Developer Kit or VertiGIS Studio;
• Creating solutions and administering users in GIS Enterprise Portal or ArcGIS Online.
• Knowledge of GIS programming and scripting languages Python, SQL, JSON;
• Interpreting survey notes and other related records to construct reports and graphic displays;
• Cartographic design skills;
• 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.

HOW TO APPLY:

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.

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.
 

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For further information regarding this recruitment, please, contact Crystal Zendejas by email at Crystal.Zendejas@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-7608.