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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST

Salary

$92,175.36 - $117,649.20 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH4413A

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

10/10/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

EXAMINATION NUMBER:

PH4413A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

We will be accepting online applications starting Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

CHECK OUT OUR OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill the Geographic Information Systems Analyst position within the Department of Public Health. This position performs a variety of professional duties in support of County and departmental geographic information systems (GIS) databases and GIS capabilities; generates custom and standard maps, spatial analyses and other GIS products to meet customer requirements; uses GIS tools and utilities to convert data to GIS formats and performs data quality checking and correction.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Geographic Information Systems Analyst (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066456?keywords=4413&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Essential Job Functions

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.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

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 AngelesGIS Technician II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066569?keywords=geographic&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

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.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*To receive credit for your education and coursework, include a legible copy of your Official Transcript(s) from the accredited institution withinfifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to the U.S. standards. Please submit documentation to [email protected] and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.

+ 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) (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (https://aice-eval.org/members/) . (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.

**Closely Related Fields include, but are not limited to: Civil Engineering Geomatics, Computer Science (with GIS coursework), Surveying or Geomatics Engineering, Geology or Earth Sciences, Cartography, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Geoinformatics or Spatial Information Science, Urban and Regional Planning

***Equivalent coursework includes, but are not limited to:Statistics, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Introduction to GIS, Intermediate/Advanced GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Cartography and Map Design, GIS Programming (e.g., Python for GIS), GPS and Field Data Collection, Geodatabases, Geology, Web Mapping and Geospatial Web Development, Spatial Data Structures & Algorithms , Spatial Data Science, and Urban and Regional Planning.

****At the level: You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience and education must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:

+ Experience in supporting GIS project planning.

+ Experience in geospatial data management and analysis.

+ Experience generating custom and standard maps.

Additional Information

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.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Candidates must meet the requirements to qualify and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be added on the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

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:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely! Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

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

IMPORTANT NOTES:

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: [email protected]

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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 athttp://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

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Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component.

+ I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.

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This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your application and on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.

Please be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information being requested.

Do not COPY AND PASTE all your duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE.

Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response, therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.

You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the application, attachments, and Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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Please indicate which of the following requirements you possess.

If you do not meet the requirements, please indicate "Not Applicable."

+ 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 - at least six 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 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.

+ Option I

+ Option II

+ Option III

+ Option IV

+ Not Applicable

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OPTION I/II/IV - EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a degree* 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?

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your Official Transcript(s) from the accredited institution within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to the U.S. standards. Please submit documentation to [email protected] and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.

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.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my Official Transcript(s) with my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my Official Transcript(s) within fifteen (15) calendar days of my application submission to [email protected].

+ No, I do not possess a degree 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.

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OPTION I - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Other Experience):

Do you have at least six months of experience utilizing and operating geographic information systems?

+ Yes

+ No

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OPTION I - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Other Experience):

If you answered"Yes"in the previous question, please provide the following:

Please describe in detailyour experience in the uses and operations of geographic information systems.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

a)Employer's Name and Address

b)Position/Title held

c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d)Hours Worked per Week

e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

(Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.)

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OPTION II - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Do you have at least 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?

+ Yes

+ No

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OPTION II - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

If you answered"Yes"in the previous question, please provide the following:

Please describe in detailyour experience performing technical duties in support of geographic information systems using standard GIS tools to populate and manipulate GIS databases and generate GIS products.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

a)Employer's Name and Address

b)Position/Title held

c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d)Hours Worked per Week

e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

(Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.)

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OPTION III - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Do you have at least 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?

+ Yes

+ No

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OPTION III - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

If you answered"Yes"in the previous question, please provide the following:

Please describe in detailyour 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.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

a)Employer's Name and Address

b)Position/Title held

c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d)Hours Worked per Week

e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

(Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.)

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DESIRABLE I:

Please describe in detailyour experience in supporting GIS project planning.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

a)Employer's Name and Address

b)Position/Title held

c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d)Hours Worked per Week

e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

(Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.)

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DESIRABLE II:

Please describe in detailyour experience in geospatial data management and analysis.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

a)Employer's Name and Address

b)Position/Title held

c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d)Hours Worked per Week

e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

(Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.)

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DESIRABLE III:

Please describe in detailyour experience in the process of generating custom and standard maps.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

a)Employer's Name and Address

b)Position/Title held

c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d)Hours Worked per Week

e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

(Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.)

Required Question

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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