GIS ENGINEER

Job Title

Under general supervision, assists in the development and maintenance of all facets of a City-wide Geographic Information System (GIS); works closely with various City departments to assist and coordinate in the development of GIS applications that facilitate the operational and customer service needs of the department; acts as a project leader for GIS assignments; performs high level spatial analytical work; develops, writes, tests, and implements GIS software; performs complex database manipulation; develops and maintains City base map and associated layers; assists in the training of staff and users; and performs other work as assigned.

Knowledge and application of principles and techniques of GIS; GIS software; spatial analysis and statistics, programming languages and relational databases; principles of map design; methods for importing and exporting data between GIS and other computer systems; projections and survey coordinate systems. At least two of the following GIS programs: ArcGIS (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online) or other GIS Application such as GeoCortex); at least one of the following programming languages: Visual Basic, VBA, VB.NET, C#.NET, C++, or a scripting language (such as python or VB script); SQL (Structured Query Language); at least one of the following database programs: Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Access; Windows operating system; AutoCAD, GPS, and tax parcel recording process.

Training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or related field and
• Two years of recent experience working with a variety of GIS applications, preferably in local (municipal) government OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses, Certificates or Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License. Must be able to pass a police background check.

Candidate selection process includes application review, examination phase, and establishment of eligibility list. All employment offers are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process.

Why join Cathedral City? We offer paid health, dental, and vision plans; CalPERS benefits; deferred compensation match; paid holiday, sick, and vacation time; educational reimbursement; wellness reimbursement; educational incentives; and much more!