GIS Analyst - Extra Help

**This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.** The **City of Oxnard** is seeking a skilled **temporary/extra help** **GIS Analyst** to join our GIS team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and a passion for utilizing Esri software to analyze spatial data, develop mapping applications, and provide valuable insights. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support various projects and initiatives, ensuring that spatial data is leveraged effectively to meet business objectives. **WHAT YOU'LL DO:** - Provide exceptional customer service to members of the City workforce. - Provide specialized, technical support in the installation, administration, maintenance, and operations of GIS technology hardware and software. Maintain and support GIS databases and create GIS data. - Create and maintain technical documentation for customers and GIS staff. - Work in a group and as an individual to complete tasks and projects. **PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE:** GIS Analyst **DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:** Positions in this class differ from those in the GIS Specialist class in that incumbents in the GIS Analyst class are responsible for independently performing complex GIS data entry and maintenance duties and for conducting quality control checks on the work performed by GIS Specialists and GIS Technicians. Incumbents may provide lead work guidance, direction, and training to other GIS technical staff. The work performed by GIS Analysts requires a professional knowledge of the theory and principles of GIS software and database manipulation, product/output development, and proficiency in spatial analysis. **SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Incumbents may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management. **WORK SCHEDULE:** The normal work week is Monday through Friday 8:00 to 6:00 pm with every other Friday off. This position may required to be on an on-call (stand-by) rotation and you may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs. **The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.** **PLEASE NOTE**: The Information Technology Department supports public safety personnel including the Police Department on a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week schedule, therefore, the candidate may be required to be on call on a rotating basis, subject to callback. As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, which may include a polygraph exam. Additionally, extra-help positions are not expected to last more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the City's benefits plan and policies, this position is not eligible for benefits due to the short duration of employment. In this position, employment with the City of Oxnard is at will, and those selected for temporary placement retain the option, as does the City of Oxnard, to end employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause. *This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.* - Develop and maintain GIS applications, tools, and workflows using ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other relevant Esri technologies. - Design and create high-quality maps and visualizations to communicate spatial information effectively to stakeholders and decision-makers. - Conduct spatial analysis to support decision-making processes and solve complex problems. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define projec…