The County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) is seeking a Geographic Information Systems Analyst to maintain and update geospatial databases, generate custom and standard maps, perform spatial analyses, and convert data into GIS formats to meet customer requirements and support departmental GIS capabilities.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with a major in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field** requiring equivalent coursework*** in geographic information systems - AND – six (6) months of recent**** experience in the uses and operations of geographic information systems.
- An Associate's degree* from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a related field** requiring at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of equivalent coursework*** in geographic information systems, - AND - three (3) years of recent**** experience performing technical duties in support of geographic information systems, using standard GIS tools to populate and manipulate GIS databases and generate GIS products.
- Successful completion of a County-recognized GIS certificate program must be from an accredited college or university* requiring at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of equivalent coursework*** may be substituted for the required education.
- Two (2) years of recent**** experience using standard GIS tools and utilities to enter and correct data in GIS databases and provide other technical support for GIS systems and generate GIS products at the level of County of Los Angeles GIS Technician II*****
- A Master’s degree* or higher from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field** that required equivalent coursework*** in geographic information systems.
- Experience in GIS project planning and execution.
- Experience in geospatial data management and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Maintains and updates geospatial databases; extracts, cleans, adjusts and converts data and information from non-GIS systems into GIS formats; converts addresses into GIS formats using geocoding routines.
- Produce and maintains user system instructions and documentations for all GIS projects; assists in training and mentoring newer GIS staff members.
- Formats and generates a variety of GIS products including standard and custom maps and map series, standard map templates, shape files, graphics, tables and reports; performs data searches and retrievals.
- Overlays maps over aerial imagery to produce custom products and verify and correct geospatial data.
- Establishes map area and develops symbology, including thematic and category symbols; uses cartographic and design principles to include legends, insets and reference information.
- Extracts and organizes data and performs quality control operations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data; researches source documents and/or coordinates with others to resolve missing or conflicting data and other anomalies.
- Researches and corrects problems with data using spatial and logical analyses; researches and verifies legal descriptions and boundaries; uses scripts, queries and other tools to obtain and/or correct missing or incorrect spatial and attribute data.
Other
- Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, September 02, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice
- No Out-Of-Class or Withholds are allowed for this examination.
- A valid California Class “C” Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
- Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
- Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
