The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
The ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in geographic information systems (GIS), spatial data management, and municipal applications of geospatial technology. They are highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This candidate is eager to learn from experienced professionals, receptive to feedback, and excited to support the coordination, development, and maintenance of citywide GIS initiatives.
They possess strong analytical, research, and communication skills, with an interest in spatial data visualization, cartography, and database development. Familiarity with GIS software (such as ArcGIS or QGIS), data management practices, or basic programming. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about contributing to projects that maintain and enhance the City’s base maps, geospatial data layers, and associated databases.
This candidate is dependable, proactive, and eager to gain hands-on experience with real-world GIS operations. Responsibilities may include assisting with data collection and validation, supporting the maintenance of GIS datasets, helping develop maps and visualizations, and contributing to documentation, standards, or procedures. They may also support staff across departments by responding to GIS-related requests and helping ensure consistent data practices.
They are a team player who enjoys problem-solving and brings a positive attitude to their work—whether assisting with project coordination, supporting training efforts, conducting research and analysis, or helping evaluate tools and workflows that improve GIS system performance. This individual is excited to contribute to meaningful projects while gaining exposure to how GIS is implemented, managed, and utilized across a municipal organization.