PRINCIPAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST - FIRE EMERGENCY

Full Job Description

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday, January 14, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to be accepted.

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Principal Geographic Information Systems Analyst vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Principal Geographic Information Systems Analyst.

Requirements

• Meets with customers to define business and functional requirements to ensure applications and work products meet customer needs; works with departmental customers and central agency staff in the planning, design, development, configuration, testing, implementation and maintenance of large-scale GIS applications and web portals and associated backend processing modules.

• Creates customized tools and menus for new and existing applications; develops logic and writes programs, using applicable development tools and programming languages.

• Designs and develops complex cartographic representations of GIS data to complete complex mapping tasks in support of customer needs.

• Develops map services and performs site configurations for departmental users.

• Designs and develops complex cartographic representations of GIS data to complete complex mapping tasks in support of customer needs; designs and develops cartographic standards for use by lower level staff.

• Designs and develops cartographic standards for use by lower level staff.

• Participates in the design, development and integration of GIS database architectures, naming conventions and standards; identifies data requirements and multi-agency data sources; develops data models and logical database designs for geospatial and other data.

• Writes complex queries and scripts to automate repetitive but complex tasks; identifies database discrepancies and automates routines to make corrections to improve database quality.

• Creates, edits, imports and manages spatial data to create and maintain enterprise GIS data repositories.

• Creates complex, customized tools and menus for new and existing applications; designs, develops, configures, tests, and implements logic and writes programs for complex applications and programs, using applicable development tools and programming languages.

• Coordinates the exchange of large scale data sets with other agencies and the integration and migration of data from multiple internal and external sources; analyzes data security issues and establishes applicable security systems, protocols and privileges.

• Converts complex addresses into GIS formats making advanced uses of geocoding routines; designs, develops and implements complex geocoding and fuzzy matching data scripts, algorithms and procedures to achieve a high degree of data accuracy.

• Analyzes complex and highly detailed underlying data and systems processes to develop solutions for the integration and interoperability of GIS applications designed for a variety of purposes.

• Performs highly complex analytical projects, including spatial and other analyses; writes reports and prepares complex maps and other GIS products.

• Performs database and systems administration functions; establishes security protocols and privileges; monitors and tunes database performance; establishes and maintains database backup and recovery processes; monitors server performance and utilization; installs or oversees the installation of software patches and updates; performs software license management functions.

• Participates in research and evaluation of new and emerging GIS and data management technologies to evaluate their potential and compatibility with County GIS needs and technology environment; analyzes and evaluates technology solutions to ensure their consistency and integration with County technology standards; participates in developing enterprise GIS policies, standards and procedures.

• Participates in preparing and evaluating requests for proposals, bids, contracts and service agreements for GIS software, equipment and consulting services; may administer and oversee work performed by contractors to ensure County requirements are met within contract terms.

• Develops training materials and conducts training for GIS professionals and users; serves as an expert resource for other professionals.

• May serve as a project leader for complex GIS development and maintenance projects; monitors and reports on progress; meets with internal and external customers to review project status and resolve development/implementation issues.

• Reviews cartographic products and geographic analyses by lower level staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• May supervise a team of GIS Technicians and/or Analysts.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE:

Out-of-Class experience will not be accepted for this examination.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Experience at the level of Senior GIS Analyst in the County of Los Angeles is defined as performing complex professional duties in support of County and departmental GIS databases and geographic information systems capabilities; imports, integrates, extracts and analyzes data for a variety of decision support purposes; develops trend analysis and forecasting models; designs, develops and maintains data layers and data sets.

** To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within five (5) calendar days of filing your application.

The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/dhr/PPG%20123.pdf (Download PDF reader) and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf.

If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days of filing online. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number on the subject of your email.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

NOTE: If credit is given for course work, transcripts must indicate completion of required course work. All transcripts/degrees may be reviewed for content and curriculum emphasis.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis.

If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application.

This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.

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Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the posting closes as you may be required to verify your email address.

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This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section

Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500

Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929