GIS Technician I/II

San Diego County Water Authority; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational reimbursement

CalPERS retirement system

Deferred compensation

Annual merit increases

Paid holidays

Job summary

Helix Water District is seeking a GIS Technician I/II to maintain and enhance the district’s GIS database and mapping applications. You will review engineering drawings and datasets to ensure spatial and tabular data accuracy across roughly 700 miles of water transmission and distribution infrastructure.

You will collaborate with construction crews and operations staff, translating GIS and GPS concepts for non-technical users.

Qualifications

• Maintains GIS database and mapping applications to support district operations.
• Reviews engineering drawings and datasets to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control practices are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain spatial and tabular data for the water transmission and distribution system.
• Review drawings, reports, and datasets related to GIS projects.
• Create effective maps, reports and GIS solutions for staff use.

Skills

GIS

Data management

Mapping

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

GIS software

Job description

HELIX WATER DISTRICT is excited to welcome a GIS Technician I/IIto 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.

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.