Lead GIS Enterprise Administrator (Information Technology Specialist II)

Job Description and Duties Under general direction of an IT Manager I, the incumbent serves as a Lead/Senior GIS Enterprise Administrator ensuring smooth and efficient operation of GIS-Middleware systems within the Database and Middleware Management Section of the Infrastructure Management Division. MAJOR FUNCTIONS:The incumbent provides leadership in designing and architecting Enterprise GIS solutions that meet the organization's requirements, involving analyzing business needs, evaluating technology options, and designing scalable and high-performance GIS/ middleware architectures. The Incumbent also provides leadership in all aspects of Enterprise GIS like System administration, GIS database design and administration, expert in ESRI products set up, installation, configuration and maintenance. The incumbent shall display expertise, leadership and comprehensive knowledge of GIS Administration practices and lead a team that is responsible for the successful operation of this GIS Infrastructure which consists of ESRI and ArcGIS Servers. Incumbent will be leading responsiblity for administering deployments of ESRI technology, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Portal, Enterprise Geodatabase (ArcSDE), ArcGIS Pro/Desktop, and provides expertise in solving service-related issues that may involve hardware and software problems. The incumbent will have thorough knowledge of overlying technologies which includes but not limited to; ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Portal, GIS web services, Enterprise Geodatabase (ArcSDE), and ArcGIS Pro/Desktop. The incumbent will plan, organize, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of the organization’s geographic information system (GIS) to meet the organization’s mapping and end-user service objectives. This includes but is not limited to implement continuous integration, deployment pipelines, automate manual effort, implementing security measures, access controls, encryption, database support and secure communication protocols ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The incumbent performs highly complex activities of the System Development Life-cycle which includes systems: analysis, design, build, test, maintenance and operations. Additionally, the incumbent provides lead support for all phases of end user device life cycle management including procurement, deployment, installation, configuration, maintenance, and operations, and surplus. The incumbent provides training to staff in the configuration and use of GIS and middleware technologies. The incumbent collaborates with peers and management to update and recommend standards, processes and procedures, and technology practices. The incumbent tracks, monitors, and audits IT assets to maintain accountability using standard asset management tools and techniques in compliance with the State Administrative Manual and other applicable policies and regulations. The incumbent also performs functions including, but are not limited to, researching, writing, reporting, presenting, etc. DOMAINS:System EngineeringClient Services PARF 65-26-0035/JC-537709 Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. 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Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. • Describe your experience designing, implementing, administering, and supporting large-scale enterprise GIS/IT infrastructure environments. Include details such as system architecture, technologies/platforms used, size and complexity of the environment, number of users supported, cloud/on-premises infrastructure, high availability/disaster recovery strategies, and your specific role and responsibilities • Provide an example of a major infrastructure, modernization, automation, or process improvement initiative you led or significantly contributed to that improved system reliability, scalability, security, or operational efficiency. Describe the business problem, your approach, technologies implemented, challenges encountered, and measurable outcomes achieved. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies including Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, cloud platforms, databases, automation, security, backup/recovery, and middleware systems. • Proven leadership, project coordination, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead complex GIS infrastructure initiatives and support cross-functional teams. • Experience administering and supporting ESRI Enterprise technologies including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, and Enterprise Geodatabases (ArcSDE).