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CITY OF FRESNO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) SPECIALIST (Open Until Filled) in Fresno, California
SALARY: $6,781 - $8,184/month FILING DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
THE POSITION GIS Specialists perform under general supervision advanced technical work related to the analysis, use, development and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The incumbents will work with key staff in various departments to perform a variety of complex GIS related work; including, GIS technical support, spatial data analysis, updating data and maps, and providing general mapping expertise.
There is currently one vacancy in the Information Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for three (3) months from the date the eligible list created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.
**BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-14.66 hours per month. SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program. BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free. RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security. DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
THE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in GIS(T), geography, engineering, land surveying, computer science or a closely related field. Applicants must attach a copy of their bachelor's degree or college transcripts for verification of required units.
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