GIS Supervisor

Join the City of Corona and Help Shape the Future of Our Community!

Are you a dynamic GIS professional with a passion for innovation, leadership, and making a real impact? The City of Corona is seeking a talented GIS Supervisor to lead a forward-thinking team in supporting critical citywide operations through cutting-edge geospatial technology. This is your opportunity to play a key role in driving data-driven decision-making, enhancing public services, and shaping the future of one of Southern California's most vibrant and growing communities.

As the GIS Supervisor, you'll oversee and manage the City's GIS infrastructure, while collaborating with departments across the city to deliver high-quality solutions. This role offers opportunities to lead cutting-edge GIS initiatives and grow within the City's dynamic Information Technology department. If you're ready to lead with purpose, empower your team, and bring your expertise to a city that values innovation and excellence-we want to hear from you!

Knowledge & Education

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in geographic information systems, computer science, information systems, geography, urban planning, environmental science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Enterprise GIS architecture, administration, and database management.
• Knowledge of Geospatial analysis, spatial data modeling, and data visualization techniques.
• Knowledge of GIS software, including Esri ArcGIS suite.
• Knowledge of principles of GIS project management, system integration, and application development.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and methods of training, teamwork, goal setting, problem solving and laws governing employee relations.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lead and manage GIS personnel, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Ability to manage complex GIS projects, ensuring timely completion and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Ability to prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Ability to coordinate GIS efforts across multiple departments, promoting interoperability and data sharing.
• Ability to effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional and regulatory organizations, the media, the public, and in meetings with individuals.

Experience and Licenses

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible GIS experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in GIS administration enterprise GIS implementation, and project management is highly desirable.
• Esri GIS Professional Certification (GISP) or Esri Technical Certifications (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, etc.) are desirable.
• Experience with cloud-based GIS platforms or AI-driven spatial analytics is a plus.

Characteristics

• Innovator- someone that can introduce new methods and ideas to our department.
• Tech Savvy- passion for technology.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude.
• A collaborative contributor who possesses intrinsic motivation, unwavering commitment, ambitious drive, an insatiable curiosity, adaptability, and reliability.

This position is FLSA Exempt, not eligible for overtime compensation.

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Application Process
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for first review of application is Monday, August 4, 2025, at 10:00AM. Candidates that successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to a virtual HireVue interview. Candidates who pass the virtual HireVue interview will be invited to the in-person oral interviews tentatively scheduled for August 21, 2025. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).

Community

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

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