$38.78-$48.44 Hourly / $6,721.87-$8,396.27 Monthly / $80,662.40-$100,755.20 Yearly
$42.78-$53.42 Hourly / $7,415.20-$9,259.47 Monthly / $88,982.40-$111,113.60 Yearly
Performs professional duties related to planning, customizing, organizing and maintaining the geographic information system (databases and associated hardware and software); generates and analyzes spatial data and provides input/recommendations in order to support a variety of County projects; produces a wide variety of reports and maps, prepares data, analysis, maps, and mapping applications for various County departments and the general public; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Geographic Information System Analyst I
This is the entry-level class in the Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst series. Positions in this class are distinguished from the Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the series.
Geographic Information System Analyst II
This is the journey-level class in the Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst series. Positions in this class are distinguished from Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst I by independently working on larger, more complex assignments and performing the full range of duties.
Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.
The Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst I and Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst II classifications are distinguished from the Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician classification series in that the Geographic Information System Analyst series describes positions with professional/analytical responsibilities where the primary duties include the analysis of spatial data and the planning, design, and/or organization of GIS databases, software, and hardware.
This class series is distinguished from the Information Technology Analyst class series in that incumbents in the Information Technology Analyst class series perform a variety of professional, technical and analytical duties in the operation of enterprise, client/server and desktop computer systems and networks. The duties include work in the areas of user and systems requirements and analysis, applications development and maintenance, computer systems support, network design and maintenance, and data/database analysis/administration, while incumbents in this series perform specific, analytical GIS functions more than 50% of the time.
Geographic Information System Analyst I
Incumbents work initially under immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as the procedures and processes of the assigned areas of responsibilities are learned. Incumbents may exercise technical and functional supervision over technical and/or para-professional staff.
Geographic Information System Analyst II
Incumbents at this level work under direction from an assigned supervisor, receiving occasional supervision while working toward a definite objective that requires use of a wide range of procedures and involves planning and/or determining specific procedures or equipment required in order to meet assigned objectives and solve non-routine problems. Only unusual matters are referred to a supervisor. Incumbents may exercise functional or direct supervision over technical and/or para-professional staff. Incumbents may exercise functional supervision over other professional staff on a project basis.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following. Incumbents assigned to the Geographic Information System Analyst I classification initially perform the following duties in a learning and/or on-the-job training capacity.
Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and not direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Work environments may occasionally involve working around machinery with moving parts or stationery equipment.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst I
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required. Some professional GIS experience is desirable.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in geographic information systems, planning, cartography, geography, civil engineering or a closely related field. Additional relevant technical experience that demonstrates the ability to perform analytical duties may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. Possession of one or more approved geographic information system or other relevant certificates and/or completion of other approved technology-related training may substitute for some or all of the required education.
Required License or Certificate
Geographic Information Systems Analyst II
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two years of professional level experience comparable to Geographic Information System Analyst I with Placer County.
Training: Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in geographic information systems, planning, cartography, geography, civil engineering or a closely related field. Additional relevant technical experience that demonstrates the ability to perform analytical duties may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. Possession of one or more approved geographic information system or other relevant certificates and/or completion of other approved technology-related training may substitute for some or all of the required education.
Required License or Certificate
Geographic Information Systems Analyst I
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Geographic Information Systems Analyst II
In addition to the qualifications for the Geographic Information Systems Analyst I:
Knowledge of:
Ability to: