Associate Planner (GIS Analyst) or Planning Manager (Cartographer)

Job Information

Job Category

Rural Planning, Urban Design

Company Name

City of Ukiah

Position Level

Other

Job Description

The City of Ukiah welcomes applications for our newly established Associate Planner (GIS Analyst) and Planning Manager (Cartographer) classifications! Under general supervision of the Director of Community Development and Chief Planning Manager, these classifications perform professional current and long-range planning duties in addition to performing GIS analysis and data management duties. This position is allocated to the Community Development Department but works with a variety of City Departments, regional stakeholders, and agencies. Incumbents perform work of a technical nature, utilizing skills that require a thorough understanding of technical geographic information systems procedures and processes, as well as current and long-range planning. The Associate Planner (GIS Analyst) is an advanced journey-level class responsible for performing a broad range of GIS and mapping-related activities and professional planning responsibilities. The duties performed require considerable discretion and latitude of judgment, and as such, incumbents may exercise lead direction to Departmental and other City staff on GIS and mapping-related activities, special projects, and planning projects. The Planning Manager (Cartographer) is an advanced journey-level class responsible for performing a broad range of GIS and mapping-related activities and professional planning responsibilities. The duties performed require considerable discretion and latitude of judgment, and as such, incumbents may exercise lead direction to Departmental and other City staff on GIS and mapping-related activities, special projects, and planning projects. To view a complete job description and to apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofukiah!

Required Skills / Experience / Education

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain required qualification would be: GIS Analyst - At least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in cartography, planning, environmental science, geography, GIS, or a related field. Cartographer - At least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in cartography, planning, environmental science, geography, GIS, or a related field, and two (2) years of professional government or private sector experience in GIS, with at least one (1) year at the analyst level. A master’s degree in one of these fields or a related field and/or GISP certification from the GIS Certification Institute is desirable and may be substituted for one year of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Will security clearance be required?

No

Salary Range

$72,865.56 - $115,513.80

Other Benefits

Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance ...and more!

Job Start Date

04/01/2025

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Travel

None

Primary Language Required

English

Industry

City Government - Community Development Department

Job Location

Location Address

300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, California
95482

Contact Information

Hiring Contact Name

Tim Mitchell

Email

[email protected]

Phone Number

(707) 463-6272

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofukiah