ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I (GIS- GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS) bei City of Torrance, CA
City of Torrance, CA · Torrance, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Torrance
About the Department
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The Department
Advancing a Safe, Accessible and Sustainable Built Environment
The Community Development Department oversees four divisions including Engineering Services, Building & Safety, Planning, and Neighborhood Services. The Community Development Department delivers a wide variety of programs and services to help create and maintain more safe, sustainable, and livable neighborhoods.
The Division
The Engineering Services Division is responsible for upholding the standards of the City's public infrastructure and right-of-way (ROW). The division reviews and permits development and utility projects, oversees street design and subdivision mapping, inspects development-related construction in the ROW, and ensures compliance with municipal codes and standards. The division also manages the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) which provides accurate and accessible data on public infrastructure to support the planning and design process for construction in the ROW.
The Position
As the entry level class in the technical series, the Engineering Technician I (GIS) works under immediate supervision, performing variety of routine technical duties in maintaining and supporting City and departmental geographic information systems (GIS) and GIS databases; uses standard GIS tools and generates standard GIS products.
The Engineering Technician I (GIS) performs duties primarily focused on GIS data creation and maintenance to support departmental and City-Wide geographic information systems capabilities. Incumbents utilize standard GIS tools and utilities to enter and correct data in GIS databases, researching a variety of source documents to verify data accuracy and completeness, and to generate standard GIS products including maps. Work assigned involves proficiency in the use of basic to standard GIS software, tools and utilities to carry out assignments ranging from basic to routine and is performed following specific and detailed instructions as to methods, procedures and guidelines.
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Position Duties
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in algebra, geometry and trigonometry; and one to two years of experience in civil engineering or related drafting work, surveying work or customer service/permitting work.
Vocational training in drafting or computer-aided design and drafting is desired.
License and/or Certificates
Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Ideal Candidate
In addition to the minimum qualifications, successful candidates will possess the following:
- Experience with ArcGIS desktop or ArcGIS Pro;
- Working knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques of GIS applications, cartographic principles, and design and database management gained from formal training and/or work experience;
- Demonstrated skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail;
- Ability to organize and maintain efficient files and records;
- Strong working knowledge of computer systems and digital technologies;
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and demanding environment;
- A high degree of initiative and resourcefulness;
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills; and
- Ability to effectively handle multiple projects and constantly shifting priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. First review of the applications will be those received by Tuesday, September 23, 2025. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is a possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
Panel Interview: 100% (Tentatively scheduled on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.)
Other Qualifications
Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about the City of Torrance.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date. For further information, click here.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
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