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# GIS Assistant II

- **Company:** Chico State Enterprises
- **Location:** Chico, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $38,480.0 - $42,557.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Relational Databases, GPS EXchange Format, Metadata, Esri GIS (Software), Satellite Navigation
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.csuchico.edu/cse/hr/jobs.shtml

## About the Role

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Enrollment in or completion of a certificate or degree program in GIS. Requires a minimum of six months of experience working in a GIS position or related fieldwork on GIS projects.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

 * Experience with ESRI products and other enabling technologies;
 * Good understanding of relational databases;
 * Familiarity with GPS technology and equipment;
 * Good organizational skills;
 * Ability to prioritize tasks;
 * Ability to adjust to change in a fast paced, constantly changing environment (i.e., work environment and technology);
 * Ability to work within deadlines;
 * Ability to function cooperatively and productively as a member of a unit;
 * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with GIS staff;
 * Ability to follow directions and demonstrate a willingness to learn;
 * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
 * Ability to be a self-learner, solve problems, and work independently with minimal supervision.

## Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Working closely with the GIS analyst and under the general supervision of the project manager, the incumbent works on various geospatial projects. Examples of duties include supporting GIS development; data input and maintenance for the Center; assisting with a multitude of GIS projects; assisting with collecting and processing GPS data; assisting project managers with scanning, data entry, data analysis, and metadata development and updates; and assisting with basic cartographic output.


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