GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I

Position/Program Information


EXAM NUMBER

G4419A-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone!

WHEN TO APPLY

We will begin accepting online applications on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, July 31, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 31, 2025, to be accepted.

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About the Assessor's Office
Our vision is to be the premier property assessment agency in the nation. Our mission is to produce an accurate and timely Assessment Roll while delivering outstanding service to the public. We believe in ethics in the work environment! We are dedicated professionals committed to serving our employees and the public.

The Opportunity
County of Los Angeles is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Geographic Information Systems Technician I. To view classification standards for the position, please click HERE .

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Essential Job Functions

Uses forms and drop down menus to enter data in GIS databases; follows established procedures to select map data and objects to populate database tables and attributes.

Reviews and makes routine interpretations of data sources and uses basic GIS software functions to enter, edit and update GIS spatial data, including points, lines and polygons, and attribute data into databases or layers, following standard procedures.

Researches standard source documents such as track maps, parcel maps, cadastral maps, legal descriptions, permits, as-built drawings and other records to verify the accuracy and completeness of data prior to input; uses standard scripts and queries to search for and correct missing, incomplete or inaccurate spatial and attribute data.

Following established and detailed procedures, enters parameters and generates standard GIS products including maps, shape files, graphics, tables and reports to meet specific customer requirements; researches and responds to customer requests for information.

Following established procedures, uses GIS software to geo-reference digital maps to align with real ground locations based on applicable data.

Ensures the accuracy and completeness of data and adherence with established procedures, prior to submitting own work.

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

Converts spatial data from one coordinate system to another; converts maps into standard non-GIS formats such as pdf.

Collect field data using a GPS or other equipment as needed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Option 1
An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field (e.g., Civil Engineering, Geomatics) requiring at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of equivalent coursework in geographic information systems* -AND- six months of full time technical experience in the uses and operations of geographic information systems, including the entry, editing and retrieval of geospatial data in GIS databases.

Successful completion of a recognized GIS certificate program requiring at least 18 semester units /27 quarter units of coursework* may be substituted for the required Associate's degree.

Option 2

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field (e.g., Civil Engineering, Geomatics) requiring equivalent coursework in geographic information systems.*

Option 3

Three years of full time technical experience primarily engaged in the uses and operations of geographic information systems, including the entry, editing and retrieval of geospatial data in GIS databases, in the service of the County of Los Angeles.

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, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days from the last the 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 U.S. standards. Please submit documentation to vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, Applicant ID#, exam name and number. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

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.pd

Withhold Information
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

Endorsement of County Qualifications (For LA County employees ONLY)
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process

Once we verify that you meet the requirements, we will invite you to take an assessment of the proficiencies required for this job. This examination will consist of multiple choice and/or simulation assessments weighted 100%, measuring:

• Deductive Reasoning
• Reading Comprehension
• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Copes with Uncertainty
• Responsibility
• Work to High Quality Standards
• Willingness to Learn
• Maintains Good Working Relationships
• Analyses Information
• Learns Quickly
• Generate New Ideas
• Uses Time Efficiently
• Adapts to Change

Applicants must meet the requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be placed on the list.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Scores cannot be given over the telephone.

Transfer of Test Components:

If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that may be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
  
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .
  

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office as they occur.

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. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov

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 govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses. Any additional documents, IF ANY, must be received at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from last day of filing.

Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov. Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email.

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or submit it as soon as possible to ensure prompt processing. You can email the document to vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov .

Federal law requires that all employed people 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. The Department of Human Resources is 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, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note that you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:

Exam Number: G4419A-R

Department Contact Name: Virna-liza Cudiamat
Department Contact Email: vcudiamat @hr.lacounty.gov
Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-3376

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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