Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician

As a GIS Technician, you’ll assist with the creation, maintenance, analysis, and quality control of geographic and spatial information. Responsibilities may include:

• Create, edit, update, and maintain GIS layers, maps, geodatabases, and spatial datasets
• Produce maps and other GIS products to support City departments and projects
• Collect, interpret, and integrate spatial data from multiple sources
• Perform data conversion, editing, digitizing, and quality-control checks
• Work with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, survey notes, legal descriptions, and record maps
• Work with land-based information including parcels, rights-of-way, easements, and municipal boundaries
• Assist with GPS and field data collection activities
• Help ensure GIS information is accurate, organized, and up to date
• Communicate and coordinate with City staff, outside agencies, and members of the public as needed

We are seeking a detail-oriented Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician to support a local government Information Technology team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a GIS professional looking to expand their hands-on experience working with Esri technology, spatial data, mapping, geodatabases, and municipal information. You’ll work with real-world geographic data and help create and maintain mapping resources used to support City operations and services.

Previous experience working for a government agency, municipality, or school district is preferred but not required. Candidates with strong GIS education and relevant technical experience are encouraged to apply., Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Geography
• Computer Science
• Or a closely related field

A GIS certificate or relevant GIS coursework may substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

Experience

At least one year of technical experience working with:

• GIS software
• Spatial data
• Mapping applications
• GIS data editing and maintenance

Experience within a government agency, municipality, public agency, or school district is a plus, but not required.

Technical Skills

Ideal candidates will have knowledge or experience with:

• Esri ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online
• GIS principles, practices, terminology, and cartography
• Spatial data analysis
• Geodatabase design
• Relational database concepts
• SQL
• GIS data conversion, editing, and digitizing
• Data quality control
• GPS concepts and field data collection
• Parcels, easements, rights-of-way, and municipal boundaries
• Mapping-related mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

Python or other GIS scripting/automation experience is a plus!

Ideal Candidate

You may be a great fit if you are someone who:

• Enjoys working with maps, data, and technology
• Has strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Can manage GIS assignments independently
• Is comfortable researching and interpreting technical information
• Communicates professionally with internal teams and outside agencies
• Takes initiative and enjoys solving data or mapping-related problems

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the chance to gain valuable public-sector GIS experience while working with modern Esri tools and real-world municipal data. At $34.00 per hour, it can be an excellent opportunity for an early-career GIS professional, recent GIS graduate with relevant experience, or an experienced technician looking to add government-sector work to their background., * Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• GIS: 1 year (Required)
• Spatial Data: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Perris, CA 92571 (Required)

AtWork is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay: $33.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance