The Department
Advancing a Safe, Accessible and Sustainable Built Environment 
The Community Development Department oversees three divisions including Building & Safety, Planning, and Neighborhood Services. The Department consists of a total of 75 employees, with multiple disciplines and backgrounds, make up the Department’s services and specialties.

The Division
The purpose of the Building and Safety Division is to ensure the safety of the public, buildings, and structures through the enforcement of building codes and regulations.

The Position
As the entry level class in the technical series, the Engineering Technician I (GIS) works under immediate supervision, performing variety of routine technical duties in maintaining and supporting City and departmental geographic information systems (GIS) and GIS databases; uses standard GIS tools and generates standard GIS products.
 
 The Engineering Technician I (GIS) performs duties primarily focused on GIS data creation and maintenance to support departmental and City-Wide geographic information systems capabilities. Incumbents utilize standard GIS tools and utilities to enter and correct data in GIS databases, researching a variety of source documents to verify data accuracy and completeness, and to generate standard GIS products including maps. Work assigned involves proficiency in the use of basic to standard GIS software, tools and utilities to carry out assignments ranging from basic to routine and is performed following specific and detailed instructions as to methods, procedures and guidelines.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here.   

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
 
Equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in algebra, geometry and trigonometry; and one to two years of experience in civil engineering or related drafting work, surveying work or customer service/permitting work.
 
Vocational training in drafting or computer-aided design and drafting is desired.

License and/or Certificates
Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Ideal Candidate
In addition to the minimum qualifications, successful candidates will possess the following:

• Experience with ArcGIS desktop or ArcGIS Pro;
• Working knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques of GIS applications; cartographic principles; and design and database management gained from formal training and/or work experience;
• Demonstrated skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail;
• Ability to organize and maintain efficient files and records;
• Be familiar and comfortable in utilizing computers and new technology;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and demanding environment;
• A high degree of initiative and resourcefulness; 
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills; and
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects and constantly shifting priorities.

Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro is highly desirable.  

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. 

First review of the applications will be those received by Tuesday, October 8,  2024. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is a possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
 

Panel Interview: 100% (Tentatively scheduled on Monday, October 14, 2024)

Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about the City of Torrance.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.  For further information, click here. 

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.