Job Posting: GIS Enterprise Architect

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-503866
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GIS Enterprise Architect
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

$9,507.00 - $12,740.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 2/9/2026

Job Description and Duties

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.

Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Information Technology has an opening for an Information Technology Specialist III in the IT Business Operations Support Branch. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 8th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

The Information Technology Specialist III (ITS III) works independently on the most complex enterprise applications. This position requires the incumbent to be courteous, communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and in writing) with team members and customers, provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. The ITS III will provide IT services from IT domains including Software Engineering, System Engineering, Information Security Engineering, Information Technology Project Management, and Business Technology Management.

The incumbent acts as an expert advisor and leads Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Enterprise Architect and provides expert-level strategic leadership and GIS development functions in support of the agency’s enterprise GIS systems including enhancements. The ITS III is responsible for GIS support and solutions for State and Regional Board programs and will assist in the planning, coordinating and implementation of activities that require the development of GIS solutions for the most complex business, scientific and engineering problems. The ITS III is expected to maintain proficiency in GIS technology, infrastructure, techniques, methodologies, and industry best practices. The ITS III will research and produce enterprise architecture design, standards and processes for enterprise geospatial data and application development consistent with State and Water Board system, network and security standards and best practices.

The incumbent will work cooperatively with stakeholders to create new technical solutions and enhance existing systems to streamline data collection and reporting for GIS solutions. The incumbent works independently and acts in a lead capacity in the planning and coordination of activities that require the development of technology solutions for the most complex business, scientific or engineering problems.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-503866
Position #(s):
880-280-1415-005
Working Title:
GIS Enterprise Architect
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
$9,507.00 - $12,740.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
State Water Resources Control Board

Department Information

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

  • RPA# 25-280-049 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
  • Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility).

 

Must have Information Technology Specialist III list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1752

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members.

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 2/9/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Julia Vega
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Julia Vega
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:


  • Possess extensive knowledge and experience configuring, administering, and maintaining ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Latitude Geographics/VertiGIS Geocortex, desktop (ArcGIS and ArcPro) products, or equivalent technologies.
  • Motivated, team-oriented individuals with excellent technical and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of and experience with configuring, administering, and maintaining GIS solutions, spatial analysis, modeling, data and databases, data verification, programming, and customer service.
  • Have the ability to work with diverse groups, including Water Board staff and management, other government agency partners and stakeholders. Possess extensive knowledge and experience with ArcGIS for Server providing technical support for mapping, featuring, imaging, and geoprocessing services, and ArcGIS for Desktop.
  • Possess extensive knowledge and experience performing complex spatial analysis and modeling that requires advanced knowledge in the design, capture, and development of GIS data sets.
  • Knowledge of and experience with principles of cloud based technical architectures and administration of virtual and cloud based environments.
  • Possess extensive knowledge and experience with creating GIS tools, models and workflows using ModelBuilder, ArcPy, Python, or equivalent.
  • Possess extensive knowledge and experience creating custom internet and intranet GIS applications to provide users with intuitive and interactive web-based tools.
  • Possess extensive knowledge and experience supporting GIS solutions using Arc Spatial Database Engine (ArcSDE) on Oracle and SQL Server.
  • Knowledge and experience collecting system requirements, performing analysis, documenting business requirements, and documenting enterprise system documentation, architecture recommendations, and technical solutions design artifacts.
  • Experience advising, writing, and presenting system documentation, architecture for technical solutions, and policy to co-workers, management, and executive level staff.
  • Experience advising management on planning, development, implementation, and coordination of IT issues. Knowledge of and experience designing and developing complex Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) processes.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx and Health Benefits | CalPERS

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Julie Vega
(916) 327-7007
julie.vega@waterboards.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Aries Valdez
(916) 327-8503
aries.valdez@waterboards.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Shyla Hoffman
(916) 341-5881
shyla.hoffman@waterboards.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using Arial size 12-point font, and normal margins.

Please address the following statements and for each, provide the total work experience (in years), employer name, job title, and any applicable education and training information which satisfy the statements. Please answer the following statement in an essay format and do not refer to documents outside of your Statement of Qualifications.

  1. Describe your work experience providing configuring, administering, and maintaining ESRI ArcGIS Server, ESRI Web (ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Portal), desktop (ArcGIS and ArcPro), Latitude Geographic’s Geocortex Essential, or equivalent technologies.
  2. Describe your leadership experience performing research, analysis, planning, deployment, and technical support for successful and sustainable complex enterprise scale GIS solutions.
  3. Describe your knowledge and experience as it relates to any and all of the desirable qualifications listed above, including length of time.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.


Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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