GIS Jobs Clearinghouse: Job Detail

Job Detail

Organization: City of San Jose
Title: Senior Geographic Information Systems Specialist
Location: San Jose, CA USA

Posted: 2023-05-15
Application Deadline: 2023-06-12

Position Description:

About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation’s 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation.

Position and Duties

Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022, to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that an employee is not only "fully vaccinated," but has also obtained any booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccination for which they are eligible, within 15 days of first becoming eligible.

The total salary range for Senior Geographic Information Systems Specialist classification is $45.38 to $55.31 hourly ($94,392.48 - $115,053.12). This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

DOT is currently seeking to fill one vacancy for the Senior Geographic Information Systems Specialist position.

The Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Senior Geographic Information Systems Specialist for the Transportation Safety, Operations and Parking Division. This position performs asset management of the City’s transportation system, including streetlights, traffic signals, and other assets contributing to the safe and effective flow of traffic. This position will supervise one or more Geographic Information Systems Specialist I/II and will report to the Senior Engineer.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, system builder, collaborator, and effective in designing and delivering reports and visuals, and giving recommendations to the benefit of various end-users. Expertise in Arc GIS and database systems will be essential for success in this role.

Key duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains and improves the quality of inventory databases of various transportation systems assets.
• Provides data analytics to support asset management practices and decision making, by identifying service gaps, opportunities for efficiencies, and so on.
• Supports DOT project delivery or other problem-solving needs through data collection, analysis, and mapping by working together with the GIS team
• Provides technical support for integration and operation of DOT infrastructure data systems with City’s enterprise data system.
• Works with vendors to customize software products to meet the Department’s needs
• Supervises and supports the functions of Geographic Information Systems Specialist I/II staff, whose work tasks may include data entry, data management, mapping, and others.

More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specifications for Senior Geographic Information Systems Specialist.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Geology, Urban Planning or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in computer programming, geographic information systems or transportation planning, including one (1) year in special and/or asset database management.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: A GIS or GISP certificate from a certifying body acceptable to the City of San José is highly desirable.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Possession of a valid GIS or GISP certificate from a certifying body acceptable to the City of San José may be substituted for one (1) year of experience in computer programming, geographic information systems or transportation planning.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the most desirable combination of training, skills, and experience, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

JOB EXPERTISE: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable GIS data and systems management professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

CONSTRUCTIVE ENERGIES: A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, reliable, proactive, respectful, confidence, ethical, and a willingness to help others.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

TEAMWORK & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

PROBLEM SOLVING: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

INITIATIVE: Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

SUPERVISION: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the job-specific questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.

1. Please list the Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree(s) (e.g. Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Geology, Urban Planning or closely related field) you possess, including specific area of study, and institution from which it was obtained.

2. Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position:
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Geology, Urban Planning or closely related field AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in computer programming, geographic information systems or transportation planning, including one (1) year in special and/or asset database management.
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Geology, Urban Planning or closely related field AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in computer programming, geographic information systems or transportation planning and possession of a valid GIS or GISP certificate from a certifying body acceptable to the City of San José to be substituted for one (1) year of experience in computer programming, geographic information systems or transportation planning.
• I do not have any of the above.

3. Please describe your experience that supports your meeting the minimum requirements for this position. In your response, please include the following: name of employer, duration of employment, full time or part time, and job duties.

4. Please indicate any certification(s) you possess in GIS or GISP and conferring institution(s).

5. Describe your level of proficiency (Training only, Familiar, Proficient, Expert) and the type of work you do or have done with each of the following applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sequel Database, ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro.

6. Describe your experience supervising others. Include number and level of staff supervised, types of work assigned, and your approach to providing feedback and development opportunities.

7. Describe a special or asset management database you have previously managed. Include the purpose/benefit of the database, asset types, and the scale of the asset system, if applicable. Your response should be consistent with your work history.

8. Describe an experience in which you connected two or more previously unrelated data sets to solve a problem. What were the datasets? How did you go about connecting them, and why? What was the outcome?

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application or failing to answer all the questions will constitute an incomplete application and it will be withheld from further consideration.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system.

DMV AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF DRIVER RECORD INFORMATION: As part of the conditional offer, all candidates will be required to complete and submit the DMV Authorization for Release of Driver Record Information form and will be enrolled in the Employer Pull Notice (EPN) program.

If you have questions about the duties of this position or the selection or hiring processes, please contact Natasha Stockfleth at [email protected].

Additional Information

The Senior Geographic Information System Specialist bargaining unit is CAMP.

To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. The application deadline is Monday June 12th, at 11:59 PM. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. Please note that you will not receive an automatic confirmation email for any subsequent updates to a successfully submitted application.