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As the lead agency for the City’s environmental programs and initiatives, LA Sanitation (LASAN) protects public health and the environment through the administration and management of three program areas: Clean Water (wastewater), Solid Resources (solid waste management) and Watershed Protection (stormwater).
These infrastructure programs collect, treat, recycle, and dispose the solid and liquid waste generated by the nation’s second largest city of more than four million residents. Through these essential public service programs, LA Sanitation delivers a triple bottom line of economic, environmental, and social benefits that sustain the quality of life in Los Angeles.
About the Role
Geographic Information Systems Specialist is the entry-level to the professional GIS class series.
Working independently or as a team member, GIS Specialists use computer mapping, graphics,
database and applications to enable City departments to meet their operational and public service
requirements efficiently and effectively. Assignment requirements are clearly identified and can be
satisfied by following established methods, practices and precedents. As experience is gained,
assignments increase in complexity.
Staff assigned to these positions must show understanding of web mapping practices as well as
understanding of data structures and data processing as related to the development and use of
enterprise level GIS systems. The purpose of these positions is to assist in producing a work
product from various data sources that will be used to drive decision making within the
organization.
Details on job responsibilities and skills can be found here
How to Apply
Candidates interested in applying for this position must email a City Application. You can
download an application online at: http://per.lacity.org/Application.pdf. The application must be
scanned and emailed by the application deadline date and time to:
EMAIL: san.jobapplications@lacity.org
The subject line should read: Emergency Appointment – GIS Specialist, ATTN: Evelyn
All application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on 07/29/2026
Published on July 21st, 2026Last updated on July 21st, 2026