Geographic Information Systems Specialist I/II (Airport)

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top 10 cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Airport Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

Fueled by a culture of innovation, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area's easiest and most dependable Airport due to its medium size, simple layout, temperate climate and location.  SJC is located just minutes from downtown San José–the Bay Area’s largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley.  SJC is a self-supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San José.  In 2023, SJC welcomed more than 12 million passengers and was rated the Best Midsize Airport in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal.  SJC currently offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations.  The Airport’s two fixed-base operators, as well as several corporate aviation tenants, serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represents more than a quarter of aircraft operations at SJC. In 2024, SJC celebrated 75 years of connecting the Bay Area with the world.   For more information and to connect with SJC on social media, visit www.flysanjosé.com.  

San José Mineta International Airport is proud to offer an exciting and unique opportunity in the position of Geographic Information Systems Specialist I/II for a team member who brings positive energy and is motivated to shape the future of the Airport.  The Airport team is passionate about all our airport has to offer to the Silicon Valley and is seeking a professional who will share this passion.  This great work environment makes this an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated and results-oriented individual who would like to join our Airport team to work hard toward our strategic vision.

Under the direction of the Senior Geographic Information Systems Specialist (Sr. GISS), the position of Geographic Information Systems Specialist I/II (GISS I/II) performs an integral role as a member of the Planning & Development Division of the Airport Department. This position is a data-focused position that will be responsible for creating, managing, and ensuring the integrity of enterprise GIS datasets as well as providing ongoing support for Enterprise and Airport departmental GIS projects and applications. This position requires candidate with commitment to building and maintaining quality GIS data, strong cartographic design skills, good attention to detail and customer service.

The GISS I/II will perform work of moderate difficulty at the journey level in the utilization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as they relate to Airport and Master Plan Projects.  The GIS Program at the Airport is comprised of three distinct primary functions and often inter-twine with each other.  These functions are CAD, GIS, and the Plan Repository.  The GISS I/II position will serve as the back-up person for the Senior Geographic Systems Specialist and as such will be required to perform in all three areas. 

Essential duties of a GISS I/II include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Produce, analyze, and present geographic information utilizing ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Portal, and/or related software.

• Create and maintain enterprise GIS datasets using standard spatial editing tools and versioning. Interpret resources such as assessor’s maps, discrepancy reports, Council-approved ordinances and resolutions, memorandums, and third-party data sources to enter graphic and attribute data into GIS while maintaining data integrity.

• Perform quality assurance checks on GIS data.

• Produce high-quality print and web maps, demonstrating good design skills and sound cartographic principles.

• Use SQL queries to produce reports on data management work.

• Use ETL (extract, transform, and load), Model Builder, or scripting tools to design and create GIS processes.

• Develop workflows and documentation for various GIS tasks.

• Fulfill requests for GIS data, analysis, maps, or reports using appropriate GIS tools and following City protocol.

• Provide support for departmental GIS users, including workflow automation, data conversion, map production, training, analysis support, and troubleshooting issues.

• Conduct various train sessions for follow coworkers in the use of GIS tools and technologies as needed.

The final candidate’s qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary, employees in this classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay, which is included in the range below.
  
Geographic Information Systems Specialist I salary range: $80,960.88 - $98,651.28 

Geographic Information Systems Specialist II salary range: $98,913.36 -$120,534.96
 
Competencies:
 The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices; knowledge of GIS applications, programming, and relational database model; knowledge of design techniques and tools to produce maps, graphics, and models; ability to perform computer programming, data analysis, or software development for GIS applications; Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skill.

Analytical Thinking – Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Flexibility – Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment

Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

Multi-Tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Geographic Information Systems Specialist I

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Urban Planning or closely related field.  A GIS or GISP certificate from a certifying body acceptable to the City of San José is highly desirable.

Geographic Information Systems Specialist II

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Urban Planning or closely related field AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in computer programming, geographic information systems or transportation planning.  A GIS or GISP certificate from a certifying body acceptable to the City of San José is highly desirable.

Acceptable Substitution

Geographic Information Systems Specialist II - Possession of a valid GIS or GISP certificate from a certifying body acceptable to the City of San José may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience in computer programming, geographic information systems or transportation planning.

Required Licensing (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.)

California Driver's License.

Employment Eligibility 

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete and pass a fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check prior to being considered for a position in this class at the Airport. This Airport position requires a background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check. The candidate must be fingerprinted and qualify under all applicable TSA and Airport regulations.
 

Selection Process 
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Monday, December 1, 2025. 
  
 If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Kit Kwan at KKwan@sjc.org.

Salary : $80,961 - $120,535