Statement on Remote Work Policy – Mono County, California

“Mono County does not permit fully remote positions. All employees are required to perform their job duties in person at their designated work location(s) to ensure compliance with Mono County policies, state labor laws, applicable tax regulations, and operational requirements. Requests for intermittent remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Department Head, with approval from the County Administrative Officer (CAO).”

The Information Technology Department is responsible for the management, oversight, coordination and planning of core technology, data and communications infrastructure for Mono County and the Town of Mammoth lakes at over 25 facilities/sites. Our staff manages and maintains more than 80 servers on four networks with all complementary technology (including routers, firewalls, switches and data storage devices) in order to deliver high quality computing services. In addition to the primary Town and County networks, we maintain all aspects of the Mono County Sheriff Department and Mammoth Lakes Police Department. Additionally, the IT Department oversees the development and maintenance of the County and Town’s Federated Geographic Information System, including implementation and maintenance of hardware and software, application development, maintenance of nearly one hundred data sets, and end-user support.  

The day-to-day responsibilities of a GIS Specialist at Mono County primarily involve supporting essential county data and functions, which includes addressing functions, data QA/QC, and general user support. Additionally, the team undertakes projects like making simple ArcGIS Online maps or apps for clients in any/all county departments. Occasionally support is provided for larger multi-department initiatives. Examples of recent projects include redistricting, housing suitability modeling, and historic avalanche mapping. The GIS team is also involved in emergency preparedness projects and emergency response operations during incidents like wildfires and winter storms.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for GIS Specialist positions at levels I, II, and III is a highly skilled, motivated, and adaptable professional with in-depth knowledge of GIS technologies, a strong foundation in computer systems and data management, and a proven ability to support and advance the organization's geographic information systems. Experience working within local government is highly desired. The candidate should possess a strong technical background with a thorough understanding of GIS concepts, hands-on experience in editing data and practical experience applying these skills in real-world environments. Additionally, the candidate is expected to demonstrate effective collaboration and a teamwork attitude, as well as progressive expertise and leadership capabilities as they advance through the specialist levels.

• Technical Proficiency: Extensive understanding of the Windows computing environment and applications relevant to GIS and proficiency in data development and editing in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online/Portal.
• Product Expertise: Familiarity with current Esri products (including both desktop software and online applications), ESRI File Geodatabase data models, and GPS technologies.
• Foundational IT Skills: Working knowledge of ESRI Enterprise Geodatabase, server-based GIS, SQL Server, ArcSDE, Python, HTML, and web design basics.
• Teamwork & Service Orientation: Ability to develop and support web-based GIS tools, maintain corporate datasets, and provide user support.
• Professional Attributes: Effective both independently and within teams, creative problem-solver, strategic thinker, skilled presenter, and committed to ongoing education and confidentiality.

• Advanced Technical Skills: Thorough knowledge of ESRI’s Desktop and Server product lines, server-based enterprise GIS, ArcSDE, SQL Server, and GPS technologies and workflows.
• Expanded Knowledge Base: Working familiarity with ArcGIS Online/Portal and web development protocols; basic Windows server administration.
• Leadership & Service: Capable of developing and maintaining GIS applications and datasets, supporting user communities, working independently or in small teams, and assisting with strategic planning and presentations.
• Professional Growth: Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning, effective representation of the IT department, and upholds confidentiality and cooperation.

• Expert-Level GIS Knowledge: Mastery of ESRI’s Desktop/Server products, ArcGIS Online/Portal, server-based enterprise GIS, ArcSDE, SQL Server, GPS technologies, and ESRI development APIs.
• IT Administration: Working experience with Active Directory permissions, domain network protocols, and advanced Windows server administration.
• Training & Mentoring: Basic understanding of principles and methods for training and mentoring team members.
• Leadership & Communication: Ability to design, develop, and maintain complex GIS applications/datasets, deliver clear presentations and reports, provide mentorship, and lead within the GIS division.
• Professionalism: Self-motivated, creative, strategic, and able to operate independently or collaboratively; committed to high standards of education, confidentiality, and cooperative relationships.

Why Mono County?