GIS Analyst I (20697182)

Job Description:

GIS Analyst I (20697182)

Description

The City of Menlo Park is recruiting for the exciting and challenging position of GIS Analyst I. As a member of the Administrative Services team, the incumbent will plan, develop and implement activities related to the support, deployment, operation and usage of the City’s geographic information system (GIS). This position will coordinate projects related to management of interfaces, applications setup, business process review and customization and provide complex and responsible technical and analytical support to the Information Technology Manager in areas of expertise.

Examples of essential job functions:

• Consults with other City departments regarding GIS needs and requirements, including identifying, designing and developing GIS applications, strategies, and procedures for integrating the GIS program.
• Conducts spatial analysis using GIS tools to identify patterns, trends, and relationships in geographic data.
• Performs geostatistical analysis, including interpolation, clustering, and spatial regression.
• Develops and implements applications to extract, transform, and report data used for business process analysis and decision-making.
• Ensures spatial data accuracy and integrity through quality control and documentation practices.
• Monitors changes in technology and applications, recommends improvements and upgrades and implements changes after approval.
• Performs research activities to identify, acquire, and integrate data from other agencies and organizations into the City’s data library; maintains and updates the City’s information catalogue; creates and maintains government-compliant metadata; and recommends on procedures to share appropriate data.

Requires knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of administering and coordinating a comprehensive information system/program.
• Modern procedures, principles, and commands related to GIS database design, analysis, and programming.
• Principles and practices of geographic information systems, cartography, including graphic design, data management and analysis.
• Geographic information and related computer systems including Esri and other related software.
• Topologically structured data for integrating spatially-referenced data from a wide variety of sources.
• Coordination of systems, map projections, and geographic datum transformations.
• Theories and techniques of GIS applications and web mapping technology.

As part of the Administrative Services Department, we believe that it is our people and the power of teamwork that enable us to succeed. We believe that how we get our work done is as important as getting the job done. Our values guide how we behave as a team each day, acting with:

• Humility - Sharing credit and defining success collectively rather than individually, jumping in to help where we are needed, and putting the needs of the team ahead of our own self-interest.
• Emotional Intelligence - Understanding the impact that our words and actions have on one another, knowing when to listen and when to share our perspective, and striving to include everyone by respecting, listening to, helping, and appreciating one another.
• Passion - Showing initiative and enthusiasm in our work, delivering outstanding, data-based results, and having a can-do, find-a-way attitude.
• Integrity - Doing what we say we are going to do, communicating clearly and openly, and holding ourselves accountable for the work we do in our respective roles.

A job description, including additional examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

Job PDF:

https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/GIS%20Analyst%20I-II.pdf

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled GIS analyst with a strong background in spatial data analysis, mapping, and geospatial technologies. They demonstrate proficiency in managing and interpreting complex datasets, producing accurate maps, and delivering actionable insights to support organizational goals. This individual will operate within the city’s IT department, ensuring that GIS solutions align with enterprise systems and standards. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

GIS Analyst I

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in geographic information systems, computer science, business administration or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience working with Geographic Information Systems.
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification is desirable.

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of:

• Health Insurance: City contribution up to $3,039 per month towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement
• Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
• Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
• Vacation: 88 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service
• Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave accrued each year
• Holidays: 11 official holidays; 34 hours of floating holiday time per year; 8 “Day of Reflection” hours per year in recognition of holidays of individual and community importance
• Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans.
• Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage
• Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage
• Educational leave and tuition reimbursement
• A City-paid BayPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park. This program offers employees unlimited travel for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card, including CalTrain.
• A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week.
• Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost

For additional benefit information, visit
www.menlopark.gov
and review the City of Menlo Park and SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

Special Instructions

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered.

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. If 25 or fewer applications are received, the eligibility list will be established based on application review. If more than 26 applications are received, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an Oral Board Panel examination. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

Tentative Oral Board Panel Examination date: Week of February 16, 2026

An Eligibility List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligibility List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process.

The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 or
jobs@menlopark.gov
prior to the closing date for accommodation requests.

Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction history questionnaire, DOJ fingerprinting, and an Occuscreen background check.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

Closing Date/Time: 2/9/2026 at 11:59pm

Salary:

$99,594.00-$121,057.00 Annually