forward to anyone that might be interested in a rare full-time opportunity
here in sunny Southern California!
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER I, II, III: $5,191 - $8,010/month*
LOCATION:
Sanitation Districts Joint Administration Office, 1955 Workman
Mill Road, Whittier, California
*Note: This opportunity is for a full-time, monthly status job. Initial
placement will be based on the selected candidate?s qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform professional level project planning work;
to coordinate complex projects with other agencies and/or Districts?
staff; and to develop solutions to a broad range of planning-related
issues.
JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will fulfill requests for Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) analyses and exhibits from various sections
throughout the Districts; create, edit and maintain GIS layers and other
digital information including maps, databases and meta-data; assist in
developing and implementing GIS policies and procedures necessary for the
input, security, maintenance, and reporting of geographical data; perform
GIS analyses in support of engineering and environmental-related tasks;
provide GIS training to staff; research and evaluate pertinent software
and hardware; analyze users' GIS data needs and assist in implementing GIS
technology to meet those needs; prepare presentations; represent the
Districts at GIS user group meetings and conferences; and perform related
duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A valid California Class C driver license -AND-
Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in
geography, engineering, environmental planning, environmental science or
computer science with an emphasis on GIS or similar major with substantive
coursework related to the position; -AND- for ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER I, no
specific amount of experience required. For ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER II, two
years experience performing duties equivalent to an Environmental Planner
I -OR- A master's degree in a related major from an accredited and
recognized college or university. For ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER III, two
years of experience performing duties equivalent to an Environmental
Planner II.
Desirable Qualifications: BA/BS in geography, engineering, or computer
science; knowledge of GIS software and relational databases; proficiency
with ESRI GIS products like ArcGIS Server and ArcMap, object-oriented
programming languages such as .NET, and scripting languages.
EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: The competitive selection process for
the ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER I level may cover a knowledge of: Principles
and methods used in relational databases, GIS, and computer aided drafting
systems. The ability to: Use GIS to solve environmental planning
problems; demonstrate competency in ArcGIS 9.x; perform increasingly more
difficult GIS assignments; and make mathematical calculations. The
competitive selection process for the ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER II AND III
levels may also cover a knowledge of: Principles, methods, nomenclature,
practices and equipment used in GIS work; GIS spatial, network, and 3D
analyses techniques; database design principles; object-oriented
programming using.NET; planning; cartography; and scripting. The ability
to: Perform mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry,
trigonometry, and statistics; assist in developing workflow routines; use
available resources to meet project deadlines; review input for
conformance to standards; and perform complex GIS related analytical
assignments.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants with the most desirable qualifications will
be invited to take a written test. Candidates must receive a qualifying
score on the written test to participate in the interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please complete an LACSD Employment Application at
www.lacsd.org. You may attach your résumé to your online application as
well, but not in lieu of a completed application.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage
qualified minorities, women and disabled persons to apply.
SELECTION #DM-019-12E