(1075) Geographic Information Systems Division

The mission of the countywide GIS Program is to support the activities of its members and the citizens of San Benito County by providing and maintaining accurate, current, and complete geospatial data. This support will be provided by leveraging the knowledge in this information by using a set of procedures and techniques collectively referred to as a Geographic Information System. Using the Geographic Information System (GIS), the staff will enable managers and citizens to make decisions impacting the future of the Cities, Districts, and County of San Benito in an informed and logical manner. The division has moved under the County Assessor's office from the County Administration Office per the Board of Supervisor Resolution.

• Served as a member of the County Redistricting Committee, Board of Supervisor Boundaries were redistricted and approved.
• Created and implemented responsibility zones and beats for the County Sheriff’s Department. The data and interactive map are updated when changes are needed.
• Collaborated with Public Health to create an internal interactive map of COVID-19 positive case locations. The data and map are updated routinely.
• Worked with Public Health to reconfigure the COVID-19 dashboard.
• Collaborated with several agencies in Monterey County to collect aerial ortho imagery of the area.
• Collaborated with the Elections Department to update map galleries and other public voting information.
• Served as 2020 Web Maintenance Chair for the Central Coast Joint Data Committee (CCJDC).
• Served as a member of the County Hazard Mitigation Committee and added input to creating the Hazard Mitigation Document.

• GIS Outreach (keep county staff, other agencies, and the community informed and educated on the evolving GIS technologies);
• Become proficient in new ESRI Software. ESRI will be (In a few years) transitioning to a significantly different GIS Software;
• Installation and configuration of ESRI Portal, allowing data to be edited through the web on online devices out in the field;
• Staffing needs;
• Upgrade SQL and Web server operating system; and
• Purchase additional Credits and Users to ArcGIS Online as more departments and agencies utilize the software.

• Continued calculated growth of the GIS
• Continue to coordinate with the Assessor’s Department to house parcel maintenance within their office.
• Continued participation in U.S. Census programs to produce an accurate population and demographic count for the next Census and create accurate data for redistricting and upcoming elections.
• ArcGIS will replace ArcGIS Pro in upcoming years – continued training on the new software will be required for a smooth transition for all users.
• Install the ESRI Portal software for more efficient use of data between agencies and GIS mobile apps.
• Continue to collaborate with the Central Coast Joint Data Committee on aerial imagery collection and other data projects beneficial to the county.
• Strategic Plan revision, prioritize goals and measure progress using specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives.
• Continue developing, maintaining, and upgrading the WebGIS and ArcGIS Online tools. Create new online workflows.
• Develop and introduce new GIS spatial mobile apps to departments, especially for efficient field data collection.
• Remain proactive and keep on top of the evolving GIS landscape.
• Review the possibility of eventually obtaining a drone for mapping purposes and disaster response.
• Continue to expand ArcGIS Online as more users and departments use the software.