Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist

About the Department

THE POSITION

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

GIS Specialists perform under general supervision advanced technical work related to the analysis, use, development and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).  The incumbent will work with key staff in various departments to perform a variety of complex GIS related work; including, GIS technical support, spatial data analysis, developing and maintaining layers, services, maps and applications, and provide mapping expertise to the Police Department.

There is currently one vacancy in the Information Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion.  Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Eligibles assigned to the Police Department for consideration must successfully complete a polygraph test or computer voice stress analyzer test, extensive background investigation, and police department interview before receiving a conditional offer of employment. Eligibles must maintain CJIS compliance throughout employment.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at 

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in GIS(T), geography, engineering, land surveying, computer science or a closely related field. Applicants must attach a copy of their bachelor's degree or college transcripts for verification of required units.

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Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience operating, implementing, and maintaining automated mapping and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

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Five (5) years of experience as a GIS Technician with the City of Fresno.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record. 

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.  The selection process may consist of the following: 

APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the oral examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation. 

ORAL EXAM – 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will administer a job-related oral examination to assess a candidate’s proficiency in the principles and methodologies used in developing GIS mapping applications utilizing Esri products. The examination will evaluate the candidate’s ability to design, implement, and modify GIS-related systems; analyze, interpret, and articulate technical GIS policies and procedures; analyze data; and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Additional topics may be included to measure competencies associated with the candidate’s training, experience, and qualifications for the Geographic Information System Specialist classification. Candidates must achieve a passing score to be placed on the eligible list. 

The Oral Examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of August 31, 2026.

The City reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of successful candidates.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit www.fresno.gov/jobs to apply. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. 

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

Benefits

Unit 3 Non- Supervisory White Collar  The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
BENEFIT	DESCRIPTION
HEALTH INSURANCE	The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT	IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE	Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service
SICK LEAVE	8 hours per month, available after 90 days.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK	40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS	Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY	Provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM	PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)  Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT -City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.  Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at  https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of FresnoAddress 2600 Fresno St., Personnel Services Department

Fresno, California, 93721 Phone559-621-6950
Website https://www.fresno.gov/