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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST/DATA ENGINEERING

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST/DATA ENGINEERING

Salary

$92,175.36 - $117,649.20 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

T4413A

Department

CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Opening Date

01/06/2026

Closing Date

1/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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+ Benefits

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Position/Program Information

We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, January 22, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, January 22, 2026, to be accepted.

Exam number

T4413A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

The Geographic Information Systems Analyst we are searching for:

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) depends on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) DATA ENGINEERING skills for building and maintaining data pipelines between our production databases and various cloud hosted database platforms to provide geospatial and geospatially derived data for analysis and applications.

OUT-OF-CLASS/WITHHOLDS:

No Out-Of-Class or Withholds are allowed for this examination. Required experience or education must clearly indicate on the supplemental questionnaire/application and be met by the last day of filing.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Geographic Information Systems Analyst (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066456?keywords=geog&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

Click here (https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) to see a list of employee benefits.

Essential Job Functions

+ Creates mapping and other visualizations in MS Power Bl from Oracle and other database sources. Uses the Power Bl DAX scripting language to create custom fields with calculated values and designs data visualizations using similar business intelligence and analytics tools like Esri ArcGIS Dashboards, Tableau, D3.js, Python, Plotly, or Rare a plus.

+ Generates ad hoc reports in response to requests from departmental managers. Runs and assists with the creation of complex SQL scripts querying multiple tables to pull data from Oracle databases into spreadsheets containing geospatially derived and other values. Uses Excel Pivot tables and SQL to research existing, published reports to compare data extracts for accuracy.

+ Uses PostGIS' high-performance capabilities to geospatially join very large geospatial data layers for updating tables used to look up street name spellings by ZIP Code or city name.

+ Operates, creates, and debugs Python scripts used for address geocoding workflows that include geocoding, spatially joining of address point locations to numerous jurisdictions, and coordinate conversions.

+ Researches via Google, Bing, OpenStreetMap and other resources to investigate addresses that the Python scripts could not find.

+ Uses ArcGIS Pro and/or open-source tools to maintain geospatial layers used by RAVS and other geospatial applications.

+ Investigates and reconciles RAVS issues at the request of DCFS Hotline staff regarding differences between geospatial data layers and Esri geocoding results.

+ Researches precise boundary locations of DCFS Regional Offices, law enforcement jurisdictions, cities, and counties.

+ Converts coordinates in different projections used by various Dev Ops teams, Power Bl and Tableau users (WGS84, Web Mercator, and State Plane) using ArcGIS or PostGIS or open-source tools. Uses PostGIS to convert coordinate pairs to straight line and/or ellipsoidal distances.

+ Assists with the creation and debugging of Python scripts used by AWS Lambda functions used in our geospatial applications.

+ Maintains and updates geospatial databases on our PostgreSQL server on Amazon Web Services using desktop GIS applications.

+ Works with teams of software developers with basic knowledge of JavaScript and geospatial web APl's, to develop or make improvements to geospatial web applications.

+ Uses Esri's GUI driven tools, like Instant Apps and Esri Experience Builder, to create ad hoc geospatial applications on our departmental server running Portal for ArcGIS.

+ Participates in the research of new and emerging geospatial technologies that can be used in various departmental geospatial applications. Explains various coordinate systems to Dev Ops teams.

Requirements

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:

Option 1

A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with a major in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), GIScience, Geography, or a closely related field** requiring at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the equivalent coursework*** in Geographic Information Systems-AND- either satisfactory completion of a six months GIS internship in data engineering**** or at least six months of data engineering experience**** in the uses and operations of Geographic Information Systems.

Option 2

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 data engineering experience**** performing technical duties in support of Geographic Information Systems using standard GIS and Data Engineering tools***** to populate and manipulate geospatial and cloud databases and generate geospatial products.

Successful completion of a GIS Certificate Program* from an accredited college or university requiring at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of equivalent coursework*** may be substituted for the required education.

Special Requirements Information:

*To receive credit for the required degree/certificate, you must include a legible copy of an official transcripts, or GIS certificate at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the last day of filing. Please submit documents to [email protected] and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.

**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.

****Data Engineering experience is defined as: Developing, maintaining, and creating data pipelines, workflows, and database structures used to collect, transform, store, and distribute geospatial or operational data. This includes performing ETL/ELT processes, optimizing data models, ensuring data quality and integrity, automating data movement between systems, and supporting analytics, business intelligence, GIS applications, and dashboarding environments. Experience may include working with cloud-based data services, scripting languages, geodatabases, APIs, and DevOps practices that support scalable and reliable data operations.

*****Data Engineering tools are definedas: Tools, platforms, and technologies used to extract, transform, load, store, automate, and manage data workflows. These may include:

+ Databases: PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, Oracle, cloud relational databases

+ ETL / Data Integration: FME, ArcGIS Data Interoperability, Python ETL scripts, Apache Airflow, AWS Glue

+ Cloud Data Services: AWS RDS, S3, Lambda, Redshift, Azure SQL, or equivalent

+ Scripting & Automation: Python, SQL, PowerShell, Bash

+ Data Modeling & Processing: Pandas, GeoPandas, Spark (if applicable)

+ Version Control & DevOps: Git/GitHub, CI/CD pipelines used for data workflows

These tools are used to populate, maintain, manipulate, validate, and deliver data for GIS applications, databases, and cloud-based 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.

Additional Information

Examination content:

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment process will be sent:

Our Assessment Process:

This examination will consist of a Structured Interview weighted 100% assessing:

+ Specialized Job Knowledge

+ Professional/Technical Knowledge

+ Data Collection and Analysis

+ Integrity and Honesty

+ Problem Solving/Decisiveness

+ Flexibility/Adaptability

+ Continual Learning/Customer Service

+ Innovation and Creativity

+ Relationship Building/Conscientiousness

+ Planning and Organization

You will need to meet the Specialty Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the Structured Interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancy in the Business Intelligence and Reports Management Section.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

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.

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.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

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

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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 inequalities 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.

Testing Accommodation

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at [email protected]. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Department Contact Name: Yeran Badoyan

Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-5898

Department Contact Email:[email protected]

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: (213)351-5898

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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The information you provide on this Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility. Please be advised that failure to provide the correct information in the supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification of your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring.

+ Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

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All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on your application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. Please add [email protected], [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Applicants 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.

+ Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

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Please indicate which of the following Specialty Requirements you possess. If you do not meet the requirements, please indicate "Not Applicable." Option 1 A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), GIScience, Geography or a closely related field requiring at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the equivalent coursework in Geographic Information systems - AND - either satisfactory completion of a six month GIS internship in data engineering or at least six months of data engineering experience in the uses and operations of Geographic Information Systems. Option 2 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 data engineering experience performing technical duties in support of Geographic Information Systems using standard GIS and Data Engineering tools to populate and manipulate geospatial and cloud databases and generate geospatial products. Successful completion of a GIS Certificate Program from an accredited college or university requiring at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of equivalent coursework may be substituted for the required education.

+ Option I

+ Option II

+ Not applicable

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Do you have a degree* from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, GIScience, Geography or a closely related field** with 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of the 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 from the last day of filing. 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.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my Official Transcripts/certificate with my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my Official Transcripts/certificate within fifteen (15) calendar days from the last day of filing to [email protected]

+ No, I do not possess a degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, GISience, Geography or a closely related field that required equivalent coursework in Geographic Information Systems.

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Option I: Do you have at least six (6) months of Data Engineering experience utilizing and operating Geographic Information Systems?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, please provide the following: Describe in detail your Data Engineering experience in the uses and operations of Geographic Information Systems. If you do not have this experience, type "Not Applicable". NOTE: For each experience, please 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: Do you have at least three (3) years of data engineering experience performing technical duties in support of Geographic Information systems using standard GIS and Data Engineering tools to populate and manipulate geospatial and cloud databases and generate geospatial products?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, please provide the following: Describe in detail your data engineering experience performing technical duties in support of Geographic Information Systems using standard GIS and Data Engineering tools to populate and manipulate geospatial and cloud databases and generate geospatial products. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "Not Applicable". NOTE: For each experience indicate the following information: • Employer's Name and Address • Position/Title held • Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) • Hours Worked per Week • 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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Website

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