Job Description

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This is a position-based test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Learn more about the Citys hiring process here:

Application Opening: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Application Deadline: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Compensation: $129,506 - $162,942 annually

Recruitment ID: PBT-1053-154985

San Francisco International Airport (SFO), an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), has approximately 1,700 CCSF employees and strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer.

SFOs mission is delivering an airport experience where people and our planet come first and our core values are Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity. Learn more about careers at SFO.

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As a team member of SFO, you will embrace SFOs core values and SFOs Racial Equity Action Plan .

Under general supervision, the Senior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst will report to the Geospatial Systems Principal under the Infrastructure Information Management (IIM) Section and will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the Enterprise GIS system architecture while providing spatial analysis, mapping, and application development. This role will be vital in advancing the airports GIS capabilities, supporting critical operations, and driving innovation with a collaborative, high-performing, awarding-winning GIS team. Additionally, the analyst will collaborate with stakeholders to address business needs and will supervise two (2) or more GIS Assistant Analysts and interns.

You are excited about this opportunity because you will:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of the Enterprise GIS system architecture.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain GIS ESRI-based applications to enhance functionality and usability for internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and maintain automated ETL processes to streamline data integration and improve operational efficiency.
• Integrate real-time geographic streaming data into decision engines and applications.
• Maintain enterprise GIS data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to quality control standards through QA/QC operations and automation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify GIS business needs and deliver customized solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.
• Deliver GIS analytics and solutions to support major airport initiatives.
• Conduct field surveys to collect and validate data on airport infrastructures, ensuring comprehensive and accurate records.
• Co-create integrated solutions and processes with BIM Integration Team members under IIM.
• Assign tasks to GIS team members, including GIS Assistant Analysts and interns to ensure teams goals are met efficiently and effectively.
• Provide GIS support to airport teams, participate in departmental meetings, and foster collaboration to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other functions outlined in the 1053 IS Business Analyst - Senior

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

An associate degree in business administration, public administration, information systems, economics, finance, computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university OR its equivalent in terms of total course credits/units [i.e., at least sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter credits/units with a minimum of twenty (20) semester or thirty (30) quarter credits/units in one of the fields above or a closely-related field].

AND

Experience:

Three (3) years in the information systems field, including system analysis, business process design, development and implementation of business application solutions or IT project management.

Substitution:

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two [2] years). One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units / forty-five (45) quarter units with a minimum of 10 semester / 15 quarter units in one of the fields above or a closely related field.

Completion of the 1010 Information Systems Trainee Program may be substituted for the required degree.

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Note: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred to for hiring:

• 5 or moreyears of experience in developing, deploying, and maintaining custom GIS ESRI-based applications, with a focus on automation and enhanced user functionality.
• Proficiency in leading enterprise GIS architecture design and implementation, including integration with complex business systems.
• Experiencecollaboratingwith cross-functional teams, including engineers, planners, environmental scientists, and IT specialists, to ensure GIS solutions align with project goals and organizational objectives.
• Experience engagingwith stakeholders to identify GIS business solutions, translate needs into actionable plans, and foster strong cross-functional relationships.
• Experience creatingand maintaining automated ETL processes through the use of FME, managinglarge datasets, and ensuringdata quality through robust QA/QC operations.
• 3 or moreyears of experience supervising and mentoring junior level GIS staff, assigning tasks, and ensuring successful completion of projects.
• Familiarity with GIS applications in an airport, transportation, or large infrastructure or campus settings.
• Expertise in monitoring and optimizing GIS server performance, including content management and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, SQL, and JavaScript, particularly for GIS application development and automation.
• 2 or moreyears of experience in the integration of BIM and GIS solutions, processes and standards.
• Practical experience conducting field surveys for asset management, including use of GPS and mobile GIS tools.

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency,can be found at .

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Note: Falsifying ones education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Selection Procedures

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Weight: 100%)
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. All candidates responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are subject to verification. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the responses in order to be reviewed in the rating process.

A passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the eligible list. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Note: Only those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be notified of the exact date, time and/or place for the examinations. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

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