At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible .
There is currently one (1) opening for the
Information Technology GIS Analyst I
located in Los Angeles, CA.
This recruitment may result in an eligibility list.
Job Summary
The
Information Technology GIS Analyst I
is an entry-level position that supports the organization’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and information technology operations. Under established guidelines and close supervision, this position develops practical experience in GIS technology, spatial data management, mapping, technical support, and data analysis.
The Information Technology Analyst I will assist with maintaining accurate and reliable GIS information, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, responding to technical questions, and creating maps, reports, and other visual products that help users understand and utilize geographic information. The position may also contribute to project teams, gaining exposure to GIS applications, data processing workflows, and technology-driven solutions to organizational needs.
What You’ll Do
Provide technology and GIS support by troubleshooting hardware, software, GIS applications, and related technical issues; responds to customer questions and assists users in identifying practical solutions to technology and GIS-related needs.
Contribute to GIS and technology projects by participating as a member of project teams, assisting with assigned tasks, coordinating project activities, and gaining hands-on experience with organizational GIS initiatives and technology solutions.
Maintains and enhances GIS data by entering, updating, organizing, validating , and processing spatial and attribute information to support the accuracy, integrity, and usability of GIS databases and applications.
Assists with GIS data processing and quality control by reviewing information for completeness and accuracy, identifying potential discrepancies, and supporting established procedures for maintaining reliable geographic data.
Performs research and related technical tasks as assigned, helping to gather, organize, interpret, and present geographic and technology-related information in support of departmental operations.
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
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Information Technology GIS Analyst I
Schedule: 44/36.
Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.
Hybrid:
Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
A degree in a related field is defined as
: GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or other related Information Technology degree.
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Benefits:
Competitive compensation
Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
Tuition reimbursement
Training and advancement opportunities
Excellent working environment
Public transportation reimbursements
Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
On-site fitness center
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link:
Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)
About Mwd
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
Metropolitan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please reach out to the Human Resources Office at (213) 217-7738 or email
[email protected] .
In accordance with applicable laws, we provide religious accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances that conflict with work requirements. If you require a religious accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please reach out to the EEO Office at (213) 217-5858 or
[email protected] . Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Application Filing Period:
Closes at 11:59 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Eligibility List:
An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established .
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for the initial vacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings.
The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.
Qualifying Experience:
Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship:
Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).