What will I do as a Geographic Information Systems Analyst?

• Composes an array of GIS products encompassing standard and custom maps and map series, standard map templates, shape files, graphics, tables, and reports; conducts data searches and retrievals.

• 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.

• Establishes map area and develops symbology, including thematic and category symbols; uses cartographic and design principles to include legends, insets and reference information.

• Overlays maps over aerial imagery to produce custom products and verify accurate geospatial data.

• Performs standard spatial analyses such as buffering, spatial overlays and distance calculations using established methods and procedures.

• 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.

• 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.

• Converts spatial data from one coordinate system to another, using basic geodetic principles; geo-references digital maps to align with real ground locations, using survey monument, GPS and other data as controls; processes, loads, reviews and updates data in GIS database layers; imports database updates.

• Participates in developing and implementing queries, scripts and instructions of moderate difficulty.

• Assists in the design, development, testing and implementation of GIS applications of routine to moderate difficulty to meet customer needs and enterprise requirements.

• Operates GIS-specific hardware including large format plotters and scanners.

• Collects field data using GPS or other equipment as needed; may assist in training and mentoring newer GIS staff members, as needed.

OPTION I:  A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with a major in Geographic Information Systems, GIScience, Geography or a closely related field** that required equivalent coursework*** in geographic information systems - AND - SIX (6) months of experience in the uses and operations of geographic information systems.

OPTION II:  An Associate's degree* from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, GIScience, Geography or a field requiring at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of equivalent coursework*** in geographic information systems - AND - three (3) years of 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 coursework*** may be substituted for the required education.

OPTION III:  Two (2) years of 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.

OPTION IV:  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.

• For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf.

• Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).

• Official Transcript is a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
  

• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

• Experience in supporting GIS project planning.

• Experience in geospatial data management and analysis.

• Experience generating custom and standard maps.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:This assessment type will evaluate the training, experience, and education you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

ELIGIBILITY & VACANCY INFORMATION: 
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on the Eligible List in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. The Eligible List resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the Eligible List accordingly.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

                                                                                                   APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY: 

If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025