Job Posting: Senior Geospatial Analyst

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

JC-283198
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Senior Geospatial Analyst
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

$7,700.00 - $10,318.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/19/2022

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all.  We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

The Senior Geospatial Analyst supports the ICS team, which responds to emergencies and disasters within California. Under the general direction of the Data & GIS Division Chief, SOC Planning and Intel Chief, and SOC Planning and Intel Deputy, the incumbent possesses in-depth knowledge in the techniques and methodologies used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance geospatial applications, mapping products, and feature services for all core emergency management functions (Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery).

The Senior Geospatial Analyst collaborates with external agencies on data sharing and integration, distribution, and sourcing of authoritative data services.  The Senior Geospatial Analyst is responsible for researching, assessing, and preparing geospatial services for the Cal OES Common Operational Picture (COP), Concept of Operations for major disasters, and other operational products as necessary.  Advises SOC management and proposes recommendations for data and GIS process improvements.  As an IT Specialist II, the incumbent demonstrates leadership competencies as a technical authority to work independently, initiate communications, resolve issues, and make decisions on geospatial initiatives that align with response and recovery operational goals and objectives. 

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

Working Conditions

Please see attached Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-283198
Position #(s):
163-164-1414-XXX
Working Title:
Senior Geospatial Analyst
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$7,700.00 - $10,318.00 A
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.

 

More information regarding the Office of Policy & Administration/Information Technology/Data & Geospatial Unit may be found here: https://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/administrative-services/careers.

 

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov

Special Requirements

How to apply:
To have your application considered for this job opportunity, please indicate the JC # 283198, RPA # 21-DAG0001 and Position # 163-164-1414-xxx in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678. Please identify how you are eligible (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.).  You must list your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the State Application providing the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months).  You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached resume” in this section). SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter. NOTE:  Failure to comply with filing instructions or incomplete applications received will not be considered.  Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Please note, applications received via fax or e-mail will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt please send certified mail.  Only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. 

**If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your degree and/or transcripts. If selected official transcripts will be required.

A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.

All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.

**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**

** You are encouraged to apply electronically through your CalCareers Account.**

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: 1/19/2022

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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:

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Attn: Human Resources: JT
Human Resources Recruitment
10370 Peter A McCuen Boulevard
Mather, CA 95655

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Human Resources: JT
Human Resources Recruitment
10370 Peter A McCuen Boulevard
Mather, CA 95655
This excludes weekends and holidays.
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    A Statement of Qualifications is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Please see section “Statement of Qualifications” for further information.
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:
  • Knowledge of state, county, or local government emergency operations and services
  • Ability to facilitate meetings and discussions with management and executive leadership
  • Experience integrating GIS data with enterprise business systems
  • Experience with Safe Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), Mulesoft, or similar Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) tools
  • Ability to translate business needs into tangible requirements

Benefits

Cal OES offers FREE PARKING and is conveniently located off of the Highway 50 Corridor and near many local eateries, financial institutions, and Mather Sports Facility Complex.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Jennifer Topuz
(916) 845-8814
jennifer.topuz@caloes.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:
EEO Officer
(916) 845-8527
EEO@CalOES.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

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include an SOQ will disqualify an applicant from consideration.

A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses will disqualify an applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ will disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Would you please review the Duty Statement and the Desirable Qualifications for the Senior Geospatial Analyst?

The SOQ should specifically outline how you meet any or all of the desirable qualifications outlined in the Job Posting and Duty Statement.

The SOQ shall be no more than two pages.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

  • Describe your background, knowledge, and experience with ESRI products and other related applications.  Please provide details of how long you have used each ESRI product and specific examples of how you effectively employed these products for your current and/or previous employers.

     

  • Describe your experience working in collaborative team environments under stressful conditions. What methods did you use to manage competing priorities, and what was the outcome?  

For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog: Basics of Writing a Strong Statement of Qualifications


For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog: Upload SOQ to your Application Package

Exam Information

To obtain list eligibility please click on the link below for the exam bulletin.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/7PB36.PDF

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.