Geographic Information Systems Technician Trainee

Job Description:

Geographic Information Systems Technician Trainee

Description

The Job

San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Trainee who will utilize the Esri GIS platform to create and maintain a wide variety of maps, data and geospatial information products. Under close supervision, incumbents will assist in developing customer map and/or geospatial data product requirements, use Esri’s ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro map production tools to compose and generate a wide variety of geospatial products. Performs quality control on encoded data, reviews output for accuracy and performs quality checks on GIS products.

A vacancy currently exists in the department of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk . The resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County and the Fire District as they occur.

For more information, refer to the Geographic Information Systems Technician Trainee job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment. For the Sheriff's Department, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Promotion: Trainees must demonstrate successful work performance to qualify for promotion to Geographic Information Systems Technician I ($54,246- $74,692 annually) within twelve (12) months or be terminated.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who required Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one (1) of the options below in order to qualify.

OPTION 1: Nine (9) semester or fourteen (14) quarter units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university in GIS software and theory, geographic information systems, GIScience, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, or information technology or a closely related field.
OPTION 2:
Six (6) months of experience using GIS software to update geospatial databases. OPTION 3:
Six (6) months of experience serving as a PSE, WEX, or Intern for a San Bernardino County department, performing GIS related duties.

A list of related coursework must be submitted with the application if no degree has been conferred.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 7/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$48,630.40 - $65,291.20 Annually