GIS Technician I — Hybrid/Onsite with Growth

Lynx Technologies, Inc.; Capitola (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,000 annual medical stipend

Vacation accrual: 40/80/120 hours

Professional development courses

Flexible schedule and potential part‑t

Job summary

Lynx Technologies, Inc. in Capitola, CA, seeks a GIS Technician I to support municipal geospatial projects and collaborate with experienced GIS professionals.

This entry-level, full-time hybrid/on-site role focuses on data integration, map design, and spatial analysis. The position offers growth into a GIS Technician II role, a starting salary of $62,400 per year, and benefits including professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute year-for-year.
• At least one year in GIS with ArcGIS Pro 3.x performing spatial analyses.
• Relational databases, data conversion, and basic surveying concepts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in client-facing contexts.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and document workflows.

Responsibilities

• Data Integration — Assemble, collect, update, and quality-check geographic data in client systems.
• Web Content — Update and maintain web maps and web services; prepare new maps/apps for client sites in AGOL and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Map Design & Production — Create clear map layouts and visuals for client use.
• Research & Compilation — Cross-reference local, county, regional, and state mapping resources.
• Technical Support — Digitize documents, perform data entry, and support web app development.
• Spatial Analysis — Conduct basic analyses to support client GIS goals.

Skills

Data integration

Web content

Map design

Research & compilation

Technical support

Spatial analysis

Education

Associate degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro 3.x

ArcGIS Online/Portal

Python

JavaScript

ArcGIS Dashboards/Story Maps

QGIS

Job description

Lynx Technologies, Inc. in Capitola, CA, seeks a GIS Technician I to support municipal geospatial projects and collaborate with experienced GIS professionals.

This entry-level, full-time hybrid/on-site role focuses on data integration, map design, and spatial analysis. The position offers growth into a GIS Technician II role, a starting salary of $62,400 per year, and benefits including professional development opportunities.