GIS Technician (37736)

Agua Caliente Casinos; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Agua Caliente Casinos is seeking a GIS Specialist to create cartographic products for print and online distribution, edit and QA/QC geospatial data, and perform spatial analyses. You will collect data from diverse sources, maintain GIS databases, and support tribal government staff with maps and data requests.

The role requires a Geography/GIS degree with ESRI software experience; GPS fieldwork is preferred, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography or related field with GIS coursework.
• At least two years of practical experience using ESRI software; a GIS certificate can substitute for one year.
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS Pro 3.0+ and ArcGIS Online/Portal.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Hands-on GPS field collection experience desired.
• Excellent problem solving, time management and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality cartographic products for print and online distribution.
• Create, edit, and QA/QC geospatial data including metadata documentation.
• Perform spatial analysis on GIS data.
• Create statistical summaries and reports.
• Collect data from multiple sources for GIS databases.
• Data verification and GPS fieldwork when needed.
• Provide maps to Tribal government staff and meet expectations.
• Manage recurring data and map requests.
• Assist with IT, database and GIS system maintenance.
• Stay informed on GIS innovations and hardware/software trends.
• Deliver excellent guest service to internal clients.

Skills

GPS fieldwork

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Windows OS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography or related field

GIS certificate substitution for 1 year

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Portal

Job description

Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.

WHO ARE WE:

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

Job Description Summary

The primary responsibilities of this position will include creating high-quality cartographic products; creating, collecting, and editing geospatial data; performing spatial data analysis; creating statistical summaries and reports; and maintaining metadata documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Produce high-quality cartographic products for paper and online distribution.
• Create, edit, and QA/QC geospatial data including metadata documentation.
• Perform spatial analysis on GIS data.
• Create statistical summaries, reports, and other GIS products.
• Collect data and information from a variety of sources for the development and maintenance of the GIS databases.
• Data verification and field work which may entail the use of GPS technology.
• Provide data or maps to meet expectations of Tribal government staff.
• Manage reoccurring and as-needed data and map requests.
• Assist with the maintenance of IT, database, and GIS systems.
• Maintain a personal knowledge of GIS innovations and related hardware/software matters.
• Provides excellent guest service to both guest and internal clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION

Department files

Confidential and sensitive information

KEYS

GIS Office Keys

Department Keys

SIGNATORY ABILITY

None

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, or related field, with major course work in Geographic Information Systems is required, or;
• At least two (2) years of practical work experience using ESRI software is required. A GIS certificate from an accredited university or community college can substitute for one year of work experience in GIS;
• Proficient in the use of ESRI suite of products: ArcGIS Pro 3.0 or later, ArcGIS Online and/or Portal for ArcGIS.
• Working knowledge of PC applications: Windows and Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Hands-on experience with GPS technology and field collection techniques is desired.
• Excellent problem solving, time management and verbal/written communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and work with tight deadlines.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to type, reach, talk and hear and an ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Typically, the individual will be housed in an office environment, but may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.