GIS Technician (37736)

Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa seeks a GIS Analyst to create high‑quality geospatial data and cartographic products. You will edit and QA data, perform spatial analyses, and maintain documentation for GIS databases, working with GPS field collection and metadata standards.

The role requires a Geography/GIS degree and 2+ years of ESRI experience; ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online/Portal are essential, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography or related field required; major coursework in GIS preferred.
• At least two (2) years of practical GIS work using ESRI software required; certificate can substitute for one year.
• Hands-on experience with GPS field collection is desired.
• Proficient in ESRI suite: ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online/Portal; working knowledge of Windows and Office apps.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and QA/QC geospatial data and metadata.
• Produce cartographic and GIS products for reports and distribution.
• Perform spatial analysis and develop statistical summaries and reports.
• Collect data from multiple sources and support GIS database maintenance.
• Assist IT, GIS systems, and provide data/maps to Tribal government staff.
• Maintain knowledge of GIS innovations and related hardware/software.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Verbal/written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography/related field

GIS certificate substitution option

2+ years GIS experience with ESRI

Tools

ArcGIS Pro 3.0+

ArcGIS Online/Portal

GPS field data collection

Microsoft Office (Windows)

Job description

DescriptionCome 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 SUMMARYThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESNoneACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATIONDepartment filesConfidential and sensitive informationKEYSGIS Office KeysDepartment KeysSIGNATORY ABILITYNoneQualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor’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 DEMANDSTo 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.