Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Supervisor
Orange County CA - Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
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$103,459.20 - $139,318.40 Annually Location :
Orange County Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
1757SM-0625-080 (O) Department:
OC Public Works Opening Date:
06/24/2025 Closing Date:
7/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION DRONE TEAM SUPERVISOR (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) SUPERVISOR)
SALARY INFORMATION In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Supervisor vacancies within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. DEADLINE TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PST). OC PUBLIC WORKS OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works' guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.
OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas: Administrative Services; Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Fleet Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Operations & Maintenance.
For more information on OC Public Works
click here . For more information on the County of Orange
click here . THE OPPORTUNITY Orange County Public Works is seeking an experienced and innovative
Drone Team Supervisor (Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Supervisor)
to lead its cutting-edge Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) operations This is a unique opportunity to oversee a high-performing team responsible for collecting and delivering geospatial data that supports major infrastructure, environmental, and public safety projects countywide. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, technical expertise in drone technology and data processing, and a commitment to advancing aerial data capabilities through safe, compliant, and efficient operations. By ensuring the highest levels of data integrity, quality assurance, and technical interoperability, the ideal candidate will enable more informed decision-making, streamline project delivery, and directly contribute to the County's ability to effectively serve its residents and stakeholders. The GIS Supervisor also trains, assigns, supervises, and monitors the work of GIS Analysts, Specialists, Technicians, and other related positions. This position is distinguished from the GIS Analyst by having responsibility for the full supervision and oversight of the most complex countywide GIS projects. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a Geographic Information Systems related field such as Computer Science and Information Systems and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience operating, maintaining, and implementing automated mapping or geographic information systems with one (1) of those years being in a lead or supervisory role. For an incumbent to be successful at this position, five (5) years of professional drone experience operating Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles is highly desired.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies: Technical Knowledge Knowledge of UAV/UAS/Drone Photogrammetry, LiDAR and multispectral technology Knowledge of surveying, engineering and/or construction principles Knowledge of GNSS devices Knowledge of story maps and web GIS technology Experience creating web apps, either custom or out of the box Knowledge of scripting or programming languages Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Infraworks, Recap or Revit Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Server, ArcPro, ArcGIS Desktop, and ArcGIS extensions Experience producing Survey maps and/or civil construction documents Experience working in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Portal Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, AutoLisp & .Net Knowledge of BIM/Document Management Systems Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Experience performing complex survey/engineering analysis of Geospatial data Experience processing and analyzing 3-dimensional geospatial data Ability to provide analysis and recommendations for modifying procedures Written and Verbal Communication
Experience developing and preparing maps and reports of Engineering and GIS data Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, project progress and recommendations to all levels of invested parties Maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external parties involved with assigned projects Supervisory/Leadership Skills
Builds good working relationships with internal and external customers to achieve department's objectives Identifies projects and coordinates resources to ensure successful completion of projects and achieve organizational goals and objectives Makes sound decisions under pressure Lead by example by having technical and interpersonal skills to direct the work of seasoned staff and mentor those with less experience Ability to delegate tasks to those employees best-equipped to handle the task, while still ensuring accuracy and timely completion of tasks Effective communication both in directing the work and receiving information from subordinates and management Promote a culture of valuing staff and their contribution
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Please click
here to view the minimum qualifications, physical and mental requirements, and environmental and working conditions for the
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Supervisor
classification. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified applications. After the screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%) Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County may be required for some assignments. Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, Human Resource Services will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference (VEPP) The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here
to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click
here
for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact
Brian Quinlan
at
714-667-9750
or
Brian.Quinlan@ocpw.ocgov.com .
EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidayswe also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. 01
INSTRUCTIONS:
The information you provide will be used to evaluate minimum and desirable qualifications, so please be detailed in your response. Failure to do so may disqualify your application from moving forward in the recruitment. Your responses should highlight all of the areas in which you have experience or education, matching this with the specific competencies listed in the job bulletin. Be specific as to the name of the employer, duties and length of service. All employers referenced on this questionnaire must be listed in your application.
I have read and understand the question
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GIS Supervisor Experience is defined as: Progressively responsible experience operating, maintaining, implementing automated mapping or geographic information systems which would have applied or developed the required knowledge and abilities listed above, one year of which could have been at a lead or supervisory level.Education is defined as: A college-level Geographic Information Systems certificate or Associate's degree from an accredited college or technical school in Geographic Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems Science, Geography, Geomatics, Cartography, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field is requiring at least 20 semester units of coursework may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geographic Information Science, Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cartography, or related field may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. A Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geographic Information Science, Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cartography, or related field may be substituted for three (3) years of experience.
A copy of your unofficial transcripts or degree MUST be attached to the application. Applications without supporting documentation will be considered incomplete. Please select the option below that best describes your qualifications:
At least 5 years of GIS experience, as defined above 4 years or more but less than 5 years of experience, as defined above and a college-level GIS certificate or GIS related Associate's degree as defined above. 3 years or more but less than 4 years of experience, as defined above, and Bachelor's Degree. 2 years or more but less than 3 years of experience, as defined above, and a Master's Degree. None of the Above
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Select the option that best matches your related GIS supervisory experience:
1 year or more of experience at a lead or supervisory level. Less than 1 year of experience at a lead or supervisory level. No experience at a lead or supervisory level.
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Briefly describe your experience leading and/or supervising a project, team, and/or staff even if supervisory tasks were not part of your official job duties.In your response, please include: (a) the name of the employer and length of leadership and/or supervision experience, (b) describe your scope of leadership and/or supervision, number and levels of staff, size of the unit, and program/division. NOTE:
Responses of "See Work Experience" or "See Resume" or copying and pasting work experience is not a qualifying response and will not be evaluated or rated. If you have no experience, write "N/A." 05
Please indicate the software technology in which you have experience and knowledge:
Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, etc.) Building Information Modeling (Revit, BIM 360, Navisworks, etc.) Computer-Aided Drafting (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Sketchup, etc.) None of the above. All of the above
06
Please indicate the number of years you possess of professional experience with Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles.
Five (5) or more years More than four (4) years, but less than five (5) years More than three (3) years, but less than four (4) years More than two (2) years, but less than three (3) Less than two (2) years No Experience
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In response to question #6, please describe your professional level experience with Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles. Include your role, responsibility, date, and duration of the experience.
NOTE:
Responses of "See Work Experience" or "See Resume" or copying and pasting work experience is not a qualifying response and will not be evaluated or rated. If you have no experience, write "N/A." 08
Describe your professional level experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping or application development. Include your role, responsibility, date, and duration of the experience. NOTE:
Responses of "See Work Experience" or "See Resume" or copying and pasting work experience is not a qualifying response and will not be evaluated or rated. If you have no experience, write "N/A." 09
Describe your experience in managing professional and/or technical staff. Include your role, responsibility, date, number of staff supervised, and duration of the experience. NOTE:
Responses of "See Work Experience" or "See Resume" or copying and pasting work experience is not a qualifying response and will not be evaluated or rated. If you have no experience, write "N/A." Required Question