GIS Associate Systems Administrator
Salary
$102,772.80 - $125,028.80 Annually
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
20260609
Department
Information Technology
Opening Date
06/17/2026
Closing Date
7/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
About Carlsbad
Known for its financial stability, the city maintains an AAA credit rating and has a general fund reserve balance exceeding $136 million. The City of Carlsbad has long set the standard for high-quality local government services. At 115,000 residents, the city is home to corporate headquarters in the technology, life sciences and action sports industries, coupled with a thriving tourism market, well-planned neighborhoods and nearly 40 percent open space. The City of Carlsbad is a full-service coastal city with its own police and fire departments as well as a municipal water district.
The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life.
The Position
The GIS Associate Systems Administrator assists the GIS Administrator with implementing and maintaining geospatial databases, workflow automation, enterprise upgrades, and web applications which compromise the Enterprise GIS. Duties would include assisting with geodatabase replication, deploying internal and external web applications, and managing test and stage environments and scripting. The GIS Associate Administrator will also provide support for ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal as well as assist with maintaining the GIS technology roadmap. The GIS Associate Systems Administrator supports the GIS team in interfacing with Information Technology for all matters related to GIS software, networking, and server administration.
About Our Team
Our GIS team is a high-performing group with years of experience in delivering innovative GIS solutions. We are committed to leveraging the latest technology to build cutting-edge, award-winning GIS and data applications that enhance city operations and public services. Our team thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and continuously pushing the boundaries of what GIS can achieve
If you have a passion for GIS, a drive to innovate, and want to be part of a dynamic and experienced team, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities
May perform other duties within this job series. For a full list of duties, please click here: GIS Job Family
Under direction of department management, supports the GIS Administrator in the design, development, and implementation of the GIS to meet various needs and functions of various city departments.
Performs ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal monitoring, system maintenance and performance tuning.
Assist with the maintenance of the enterprise geodatabases and uses relational database technologies to prepare and deliver GIS products and applications.
Utilizes scripting to automate workflows and increase efficiencies.
Designs and deploys web applications.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the enterprise GIS.
Maintains and continually upgrades knowledge of GIS and associated technologies.
Participates in local professional group meetings and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of GIS, web applications, and system scaling and tuning.
Qualifications
In addition to the list below, Knowledge and abilities of a GIS Analyst are required. For a full list of Knowledge and Abilities required, please click here: GIS Job Family
Experience & Education
Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in geography, planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, natural resources, or computer science including coursework in GIS.
At least five years of experience in enterprise GIS activities including at least three years of experience in geodatabase replication, deploying and managing GIS services and supporting web applications.
A detailed list of our benefits can be found here: Carlsbad Benefits
Additional CalPERS information can be found here: CalPERS
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Do you have a bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university, or GIS specific certifications?
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How many years of experience in enterprise GIS activities do you have?
03
Provide examples of any experience working with ArcGIS in an enterprise or local government environment. Include the scale of the system (users, departments, or platforms) and the types of enterprise GIS responsibilities you supported (e.g., administration, web services, integrations, workflows, or applications).
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Describe your experience administering and maintaining an enterprise GIS environment, including ArcGIS Enterprise components such as Portal, federated servers, and web services.
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Describe your experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems such as permitting, asset management, or work order systems. Include any use of APIs, webhooks, scripting, or other automation tools.
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Describe your experience working with the ArcGIS Utility Network, including supporting users, troubleshooting issues, or coordinating data publishing and support.
Required Question
Employer Carlsbad, City of (CA)