GIS Technician I/II

Helix Water District; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums paid by employer

Merit increases annually

CalPERS membership

457 matching plan

Educational reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Helix Water District is hiring a GIS Technician I/II to maintain and enhance the district's GIS database and mapping applications. You will work with data spanning a large water distribution network and interact with field crews and operations staff to deliver clear GIS insights.

The role requires an associate degree in geography or related field, at least two years of GIS experience (preferably in utilities), a valid Class C license, and strong collaborative, detail‑oriented skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in geography or closely related field.
• Minimum of two years GIS experience, preferably in a public utility.
• Valid Class C driver's license.
• Strong technical curiosity, attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the district's GIS database and mapping applications.
• Review engineering drawings, reports, legal maps and datasets to update spatial and tabular data.
• Collaborate with construction crews and operations staff in office and field.
• Explain GIS and GPS concepts clearly to end-users and provide customer-friendly support.
• Develop effective maps, reports and GIS solutions.

Skills

Geography

GIS experience

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in geography or related field

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: Applications received after Sunday, October 18, 2026, will only be considered if the position is not filled.

HELIX WATER DISTRICT is excited to welcome a GIS Technician I/II to our team! We are a forward-thinking, community-focused organization supported by talented people who care about making a difference in the community. At Helix, we believe in collaboration, open communication and celebrating each employee's unique strengths.

WHY CHOOSE HELIX?

We offer development opportunities, comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture that encourages ongoing learning and growth. If you are looking for a place where your technical skills and ideas truly matter, we'd love to meet you!

GIS Technician I: $36.76 - $46.92/hourly

GIS Technician II: $40.52 - $51.73/hourly

Benefits include:

• 100% employee premiums paid for all health benefits.
• Annual Merit Increases. Full-time employees are eligible for 5% merit increases on an annual basis until they reach the top of their pay range.
• CalPERS membership.
• Deferred Compensation - up to $3,500 matching on 457 plans.
• Educational Reimbursement - up to $4,000 annually.
• 12 paid holidays per year including 2 floating holidays.

The GIS Technician I is the entry-level class and is flexibly staffed with the full journey-level GIS Technician II class. Typically, proficiency to move from the GIS Technician I to GIS Technician II is met within an 18- to 36-month period, depending upon an individual’s prior experience and after additional skills and abilities obtained to perform the duties of a GIS technician II are consistently and competently demonstrated.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As a GIS Technician I/II, you will help maintain and enhance the district's GIS database and mapping applications. You will directly maintain both spatial and tabular data related to the water transmission and distribution system which spans roughly 700 linear miles! To do this, you'll review engineering drawings, reports, legal maps and a variety of datasets. Your attention to detail and quality control practices must be exceptional.

You will work closely with construction crews and operations staff in the office and occasionally in the field. You will need to communicate GIS and GPS concepts in clear, down-to-earth ways for users who may not be as familiar. Your customer service should be so exceptional and approachable that staff naturally feel comfortable coming to you for help. Your creativity will be needed when building effective maps, reports and solutions.

The operation center's GIS Technician I/II wears many hats and directly supports the largest GIS user base at the district. You can read the entire GIS Technician I/II job description here: Class Specifications | GIS Technician I/II | Class Spec Details.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking someone who brings:

• An associate degree in geography or a closely related field
• A minimum of two years of GIS experience, preferable in a public utility setting
• A valid Class C driver's license
• Strong technical curiosity, attention to detail and a collaborative mindset