The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Geographic Information Systems Analyst I OR Geographic Information Systems Analyst II in the Innovation and Technology Services Department. 

The Position

The candidate selected for this position may be hired as a Level I OR a Level II, based on experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority. 

• The Geographic Information Systems Analyst I is the entry level class in this series, $86,694.40 - $105,393.60 Annually.
• The Geographic Information Systems Analyst II is the journey level class in this series, $95,076.80 - $115,564.80 Annually.

The vacant Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS) I/II position will support a variety of GIS projects. Duties include creating spatial data, performing analysis, developing web applications, configuring mobile applications, and automating repetitive tasks.

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• be an experienced GIS Analyst with a positive attitude and strong teamwork skills;
• possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with management and elected officials;
• have relevant experience working in a public sector or similar environment;
• have excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to interpret functional requirements into technical solutions; and
• be able to manage competing projects and adapt to changing priorities.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a County of Yolo online employment application with verification of education documents attached and complete responses to the required supplemental questions, by the listed closing date. For additional important and detailed information, see the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement.

Use the links below to review the the full class specification for each position level, including the essential functions and required knowledge and abilities.

• Geographic Information Systems Analyst I (614)
• Geographic Information Systems Analyst II (615)

The minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process are listed below. 

Geographic Information Systems Analyst I

• Education:  A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in geographic information systems, cartography, computer science, geography, planning, civil engineering, or closely related field; AND
• Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience equivalent to that of a Geographic Information Systems Specialist II in Yolo County service performing GIS programming and/or database development support work in an automated mapping environment.
  • Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. One year of education consists of 30 semester units or 45 quarter units.
• License: This classification requires incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Geographic Information Systems Analyst II

• Education:  A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in geographic information systems, cartography, computer science, geography, planning, civil engineering, or closely related field; AND
• Experience: Two (2) years of professional level full-time experience equivalent to that of a Geographic Information Systems Analyst I in Yolo County service performing GIS systems analysis, design and maintenance, spatial database analysis and design, or applications development and programming in an automated mapping environment.
  • Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. One year of education consists of 30 semester units or 45 quarter units.
• License: This classification requires incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Verification of education documentation must be submitted / uploaded / attached with the online application. See the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement for a tentative selection process schedule and other important information.

Application Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate within the online application system fields how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the date of your submission. See the Employment Standards section of this job announcement for a list of minimum qualifications. 

Incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application; however, it WILL NOT substitute for the information requested on the application. Ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step is included within the online application system fields. Additionally, verification of education and responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission, as detailed below.

Attachments may be submitted through the following listed methods:

• By uploading / attaching to the online application
• By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.gov
• By fax to (530) 666-8049
• By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. 

1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required. 
2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit, and grade.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities (IAU). You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (https://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions). Please Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.

• Educational Records Evaluation Service
  601 University Ave., Suite 127, Sacramento, CA 95825 • (916) 921-0790 • www.eres.com
• Foreign Education Document Service
  P.O. Box 151739, San Diego, CA 92175 • (619) 265-5810 • www.documentservice.org
• Center for Applied Research, Evaluation & Education, Inc.
  P.O. Box 18358, Anaheim, CA 92817 • (714) 237-9272 • www.iescaree.com
• Global Services Associates, Inc.
  409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 • (310) 828-5709 • www.globaleval.org
• International Education Research Foundation Credentials Evaluation Service
  P.O. Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231 • (310) 258-9451 • www.ierf.org

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. 

Selection Process

The following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screen for Best Qualified, if applicable
• Department Selection Interviews 
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer Pending Pre-Employment Exams 
  • Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice LiveScan
• Confirmed Job Offer

Screening for Best Qualified: If applicable, the applicant’s education, training, experience, and responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.

Contact Information: For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.govor by phone at (530) 666-8055.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. 

Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.