Senior Systems Engineer-GIS & Data Analytics

MARIN COUNTY, CA

San Rafael, California United States

Posted: Nov 22, 2025

Salary: $116,610.00 - $141,082.50 Annually USD Annually

Salary Top:141082

Full Time

Engineering

GIS and Surveying

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

About the Information Service and Technology (IST) Department : Marin County IST connects the people of Marin with their government by providing innovative products and services tailored to the needs of our departments and communities accessible anytime, anywhere. We provide centralized IT services to County departments across four key areas: Business Solutions Delivery, Enterprise Platforms & Services, Information Security & Compliance, and IT Governance & Operations.

In addition to a full benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension/Retirement, deferred compensation, and flexible spending accounts, we offer our employees:

Hybrid (telework/onsite) work schedules
Options for Alternative Work Schedules (such as 4-5/9’s)
A culture of public service collaboration and work/life balance
Training and career development opportunities
County benefits such as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Department of Information Services and Technology is recruiting for one (1) full-time vacancy for a Senior Systems Engineer - GIS & Data Analytics. This position plays a key role in advancing the County’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and data analytics platforms, ensuring both spatial and non-spatial data are leveraged for informed decision-making. The Senior Systems Engineer will design, implement, and maintain enterprise GIS systems and develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and analytical models that enhance data accessibility and insight across County departments.

Working under minimum supervision of the Team Lead, the Senior Systems Engineer will perform the following:

Identify, collect, and analyze user requirements for GIS applications and analytical dashboards
Develop and customize scripts to automate workflow
Design, develop, analyze, support, and deploy new Enterprise GIS applications, and administer and maintain existing GIS applications
Manage and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure
Provide emergency GIS support and perform scheduled maintenance to GIS Servers and related systems, including nights or weekends during critical events such as wildfires
Perform spatial analysis and create specialized informational products from GIS and related software
Design and develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and create visual or graphic representations of complex information across County departments
Integrate GIS data with enterprise datasets for analytics, reporting, and predictive modeling
Apply data analysis, visualization, and predictive analytics techniques to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights
Build and maintain data pipelines and system connections to ensure reliable and automated reporting
Collaborate with County departments to define business intelligence needs and translate them into effective analytical solutions
Provide support to the County departments and MarinMap

As part of the dynamic Innovative Digital Solutions division, this individual will work with other IST personnel, as well as Subject Matter Experts from other County departments and jurisdictions connected to MarinMap, to collect requirements and design and develop GIS and analytics solutions.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge and the experience necessary to implement and support GIS and data analytics solutions and products, including:

ArcGIS 10.8 or higher, including ArcGIS Enterprise and desktop extensions
Python scripting
ArcGIS Experience Builder
Understanding of Web Application Architecture
REST API knowledge
MVC Web Application development
Digital accessibility in GIS and digital solutions
Power BI development, including data modeling, DAX, and Power Query
Design and maintenance of interactive dashboards and analytical reports
Integration of data from multiple sources (including GIS, SQL databases, and APIs)
Application of data analysis, visualization, and predictive analytics techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Application analysis, design, programming, testing, and debugging.
Computer hardware platforms, operating systems, and middleware systems.
Database design and data access.
Records management and documentation principles and standards.
Middleware products and deployment of multi-tier components
Information Security Principles.
Office automation products.
Principles of customer support and service.
Principles and practices of technical problem solving.
Relational database theory and design.
Testing standards and procedures.
Principles and practices of project management, work planning, and status reporting.
Business processes, operating practices, and the organizational structure of a public-sector
Principles and techniques of application and systems analysis and design.

Ability to:

Analyze and resolve problems in applications, and software and hardware integration.
Apply technology to provide business solutions.
Work effectively with clients, peers, and support teams to ensure that tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Evaluate and select hardware and software and work effectively with vendors to integrate solutions.
Analyze and resolve complex problems, including applications, and hardware and software integrations.
Work effectively with clients, peers, and support teams to define business requirements, provide support for software, hardware, and applications, and ensure that tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Design systems that meet defined requirements, and document system designs for development, implementation, testing and client use.
Research potential solutions and make recommendations for implementation; and apply technology to provide business solutions.
Develop solutions and recommend technology to provide target business outcomes.

The Minimum Qualifications for this position are:
Any six-year combination of professional experience, certification, and/or relevant coursework that demonstrates the necessary knowledge and abilities. Examples include:

Twelve (12) semester units of coursework from an accredited program and in a discipline relevant to the assignment is equivalent to a full year of related professional experience.
A completed certification program relevant to the assignment and knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.
A training program with evidence of completion providing the knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.
An internship and/or apprenticeship providing the required knowledge and abilities of the role.
Relevant professional experience demonstrating knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.

For more information, please see the class specification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Anthony Wesley at anthony.wesley@marincounty.gov .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: In-person interviews are scheduled to take place the week of December 15-19 in San Rafael, CA.
Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

County of Marin

(415) 473-6104

The County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.

This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.

OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:

To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.

When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.

We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.

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