Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Come join our team of extremely talented, good-hearted, and fun spirited professionals. Whoever said changing the world was easy? It’s not. If you are up for the opportunity, you need to apply for this position. At DTSC, it is our mission to improve our California by protecting our environment from toxic and hazardous waste. We serve because we care!

As an Information Technology Specialist I you will have the opportunity to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of the organization’s geographic information system (GIS) to meet the organization’s mapping and end-user service objectives
• Write comprehensive and structured code using DTSC, State and industry standard programming language and appropriate development tools
• Use the agile methodology to develop, test, debug, implement, and document complex systems and applications
• Oversee data automation and maintenance of the spatial and tabular databases of the GIS
• Involved in logical, detailed database design and the design and maintenance of standards related to data entry and updating
• Support operational deployments of ESRI technology, ArcGIS Enterprise (ArcGIS Portal (AGOL), ArcGIS Indoor) Enterprise Geodatabase (ArcSDE), and ArcGIS Pro/Desktop

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Extensive knowledge of ESRI products (ArcGIS Pro, Online, ArcMap, Enterprise) or equivalent GIS platforms
• Strong understanding of geospatial theory, projections, and spatial analysis techniques
• Experience managing utility geospatial data, asset systems, and infrastructure planning
• Skilled in data modeling, cartographic design, and web map publishing (Experience Builder, StoryMaps, Indoor Viewer)
• Experience with spatial/cloud databases (Snowflake, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Redshift, MS SQL, MySQL)
• Proficient in Python (ArcPy), JavaScript (ArcGIS API), C#, .NET for GIS customization
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, REST APIs, and JSON for web GIS integration
• Experienced in GIS system administration (Portal, Server setup, roles, services)
• Current knowledge and/or experience with trends like real-time GIS, Survey123, drones, and mobile GIS
• Skilled in license tracking, compliance, and coordination with procurement
• Knowledge of Agile SDLC and DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Git) in GIS workflows
• Ability to effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders in fast paced or high-pressure environments
• Committed to continuous learning and innovation in geospatial technologies

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position. The position is headquartered in Downtown Sacramento, CA.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ should be no more than 1 page in length, be clearly written and well-organized, contain no more than (five) grammatical and spelling errors, single spaced, and Arial font 12 with the questions copied above the response.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe a GIS project you led or was a part that your contributed significantly to. What tools and datasets did you use and what was the outcome?

2. How have you automated or optimized GIS workflow in ArcGIS? Provide an example?

3. Have you integrated ArcGIS with other systems (Eg, database, web applications and API’s)? Describe the integration and your role.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 486514  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer. 

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

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 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 -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.

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