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PRINCIPAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST - FIRE EMERGENCY

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PRINCIPAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST - FIRE EMERGENCY

Salary

$118,233.84 - $159,337.20 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

34415A-FR

Department

FIRE

Opening Date

01/06/2026

Closing Date

1/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

34415A-FR

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday, January 14, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (PT).

All applications must be receivedbefore5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to be accepted.

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/199375.pdf) , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergencyPrincipal Geographic Information Systems Analyst vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Principal Geographic Information Systems Analyst.

Essential Job Functions

+ Meets with customers to define business and functional requirements to ensure applications and work products meet customer needs; works with departmental customers and central agency staff in the planning, design, development, configuration, testing, implementation and maintenance of large-scale GIS applications and web portals and associated backend processing modules.

+ Creates customized tools and menus for new and existing applications; develops logic and writes programs, using applicable development tools and programming languages.

+ Designs and develops complex cartographic representations of GIS data to complete complex mapping tasks in support of customer needs.

+ Develops map services and performs site configurations for departmental users.

+ Designs and develops complex cartographic representations of GIS data to complete complex mapping tasks in support of customer needs; designs and develops cartographic standards for use by lower level staff.

+ Designs and develops cartographic standards for use by lower level staff.

+ Participates in the design, development and integration of GIS database architectures, naming conventions and standards; identifies data requirements and multi-agency data sources; develops data models and logical database designs for geospatial and other data.

+ Writes complex queries and scripts to automate repetitive but complex tasks; identifies database discrepancies and automates routines to make corrections to improve database quality.

+ Creates, edits, imports and manages spatial data to create and maintain enterprise GIS data repositories.

+ Creates complex, customized tools and menus for new and existing applications; designs, develops, configures, tests, and implements logic and writes programs for complex applications and programs, using applicable development tools and programming languages.

+ Coordinates the exchange of large scale data sets with other agencies and the integration and migration of data from multiple internal and external sources; analyzes data security issues and establishes applicable security systems, protocols and privileges.

+ Converts complex addresses into GIS formats making advanced uses of geocoding routines; designs, develops and implements complex geocoding and fuzzy matching data scripts, algorithms and procedures to achieve a high degree of data accuracy.

+ Analyzes complex and highly detailed underlying data and systems processes to develop solutions for the integration and interoperability of GIS applications designed for a variety of purposes.

+ Performs highly complex analytical projects, including spatial and other analyses; writes reports and prepares complex maps and other GIS products.

+ Performs database and systems administration functions; establishes security protocols and privileges; monitors and tunes database performance; establishes and maintains database backup and recovery processes; monitors server performance and utilization; installs or oversees the installation of software patches and updates; performs software license management functions.

+ Participates in research and evaluation of new and emerging GIS and data management technologies to evaluate their potential and compatibility with County GIS needs and technology environment; analyzes and evaluates technology solutions to ensure their consistency and integration with County technology standards; participates in developing enterprise GIS policies, standards and procedures.

+ Participates in preparing and evaluating requests for proposals, bids, contracts and service agreements for GIS software, equipment and consulting services; may administer and oversee work performed by contractors to ensure County requirements are met within contract terms.

+ Develops training materials and conducts training for GIS professionals and users; serves as an expert resource for other professionals.

+ May serve as a project leader for complex GIS development and maintenance projects; monitors and reports on progress; meets with internal and external customers to review project status and resolve development/implementation issues.

+ Reviews cartographic products and geographic analyses by lower level staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.

+ May supervise a team of GIS Technicians and/or Analysts.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Option I: Two years of experience, at the level of Los Angeles County Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst * performing GIS data analysis, database maintenance and/or GIS application development projects and assignments.

Option II: 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 five years of experience in the uses and operations of geographic information systems, including at least two years of experience performing GIS data analysis, database management and/or GIS web application development projects and assignments. An advanced degree in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field that required equivalent coursework in geographic information systems may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

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.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE :

Out-of-Class experience will not be accepted for this examination.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class 2- 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:

*Experience at the level of Senior GIS Analyst in the County of Los Angeles is defined as performing complex professional duties in support of County and departmental GIS databases and geographic information systems capabilities; imports, integrates, extracts and analyzes data for a variety of decision support purposes; develops trend analysis and forecasting models; designs, develops and maintains data layers and data sets.

** To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within five (5) 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 U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/dhr/PPG%20123.pdf(Download PDF reader)andhttps://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf.

If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents [email protected] five (5) calendar days of filing online. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number on the subject of your email.

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

NOTE: If credit is given for course work, transcripts must indicate completion of required course work. All transcripts/degrees may be reviewed for content and curriculum emphasis.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

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

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA 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 intowww.governmentjobs.com, and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the posting closes as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account onwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty (http://www.governmentjobs.com/carrers/lacounty) , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section

Department Contact Phone:(213) 466-5500

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

Teletype Phone:(800) 735-2929

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

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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Candidate Communication Acknowledgement: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. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] and the [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

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

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Supplemental Questionnaire Acknowledgement:The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ Yes, I have read and understood the above.

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This position works to support the County's response to the fire emergency.

+ Yes, I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

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Please indicate what degrees you posses with a major in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or closely related field (e.g. Civil Engineering, Geomatics) that required equivalent coursework in geographic information systems. Please select all that apply.

+ I possess one or more Bachelor's degree(s) with a major in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field.

+ I possess one or more Master's or higher degree(s) in a major in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field.

+ I do not possess a Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field.

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In order to receive credit for any certificate(s), license(s), or college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the certificate(s), license(s), or either the Official Degree, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution (which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded) with the Registrar's signature and school seal at the time of filing.

If you are unable to attach your documents at the time of filing, you may e-mail them to [email protected] within five (5) calendar days of submitting an online application. Please include your Name, Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the submitted documents.

+ Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

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How much experience do you possess performing GIS data analysis, database maintenance and/or GIS application development projects and assignments at the level of County of Los Angeles Senior Geographic Information Analyst?

+ No experience.

+ Some but less than two (2) years of experience.

+ At least two (2) or more years of experience.

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If you answeredquestion #6, please describe your experienceIN DETAIL withbest exampleby providing the following information: (each experience must be listed separately)

• Employer Name or County Department AND Job Title

• Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) AND End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Hours Worked per Week

• Number of Employees Supervised

• Supervisor Contact Information (Name AND Phone Number)

• Detailed Description of your experience

If you have no experience, indicate “Not Applicable.”

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How much experience do you possess in the uses and operations of geographic information systems?

+ No experience.

+ Some but less than five (5) years of experience.

+ At least five (5) or more years of experience.

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If you answeredquestion #8, please describe your experienceIN DETAIL withbest exampleby providing the following information: (each experience must be listed separately)

• Employer Name or County Department AND Job Title

• Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) AND End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Hours Worked per Week

• Number of Employees Supervised

• Supervisor Contact Information (Name AND Phone Number)

• Detailed Description of your experience

If you have no experience, indicate “Not Applicable.”

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How much experience do you possess performing GIS data analysis, database management and/or GIS web application development projects and assignments?

+ No experience.

+ Some but less than two (2) years of experience.

+ At least two (2) or more years of experience.

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If you answeredquestion #10, please describe your experienceIN DETAIL withbest exampleby providing the following information: (each experience must be listed separately)

• Employer Name or County Department AND Job Title

• Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) AND End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Hours Worked per Week

• Number of Employees Supervised

• Supervisor Contact Information (Name AND Phone Number)

• Detailed Description of your experience

If you have no experience, indicate “Not Applicable.”

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Describe, in detail, a large-scale GIS application you designed and implemented, including your technical approach, challenges, and how you ensured data quality, system performance, and successful deployment?

• Employer Name or County Department AND Job Title

• Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) AND End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Hours Worked per Week

• Number of Employees Supervised

• Supervisor Contact Information (Name AND Phone Number)

• Detailed Description of your experience

If you have no experience, indicate “Not Applicable.”

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Describe, in detail, a GIS-based solution, workflow, or automation you developed that required advanced scripting, integration of multiple data sources, and coordination with stakeholders.

In your response, include your approach to requirements gathering, customer engagement, database administration, quality assurance, and project oversight.

Provide the following information:

• Employer Name or County Department AND Job Title

• Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) AND End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Hours Worked per Week

• Number of Employees Supervised (if applicable)

• Supervisor Contact Information (Name AND Phone Number)

If you have no experience, indicate “Not Applicable.”

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County of Los Angeles

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Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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