GIS Technician I/II

Kings-County; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings County is seeking a GIS Technician (I/II) to create, maintain, and improve the County’s GIS. You’ll work with digital maps, spatial databases, surveying records, and data from various sources to support departments across the County.

This role suits someone who enjoys analytical problem-solving and has experience with GIS software. The position offers growth, collaboration, and the chance to help shape the County’s digital mapping infrastructure while meeting requirements such as a

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in planning, engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Two years of GIS software experience for Technician II; or one year for Technician I.

Responsibilities

• Maintains spatial database systems and analyzes malfunctions.
• Develops digital maps from survey records and parcel maps.
• Converts AutoCAD and other maps into GIS formats.
• Provides technical assistance to system users.

Skills

GIS software

Analytical problem-solving

Spatial databases

Survey records handling

Education

Associate degree in planning, engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

If you’re detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and excited about turning data into meaningful maps, Kings County is looking for you! As a GIS Technician (I/II), you’ll help create, maintain, and improve the County’s geographic information systems. You’ll work with digital maps, spatial databases, surveying records, and a variety of data sources to support departments across the County. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analytical problem-solving, working with GIS software, and contributing to projects that have real community impact. Whether you’re just starting your GIS career or bringing advanced skills to the table, this position offers growth, collaboration, and the chance to help shape the County’s digital mapping infrastructure.

SALARY

GIS Technician I: $54,100.80- $65,998.40 Annually

GIS Technician II: $67,795.20 - $76,648.00 Annually

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Maintains spatial database systems; analyzes system malfunctions and implements solutions.
• Develops digital thematic maps using records of survey, Assessor's parcel maps, deeds, and other hard copy or digital maps or pertinent data sources.
• Integrates electronic map data imported from outside sources with in-house data.
• Researches, organizes, and interprets title and other recorded documents and related information to modify maps and reconcile differences between maps, deeds, and surveys; ascertains proper property ownership based on available recorded information.
• Identifies property location, area and ownership described in legal documents using all accepted forms of property descriptions.
• Prepares custom reports, diagrams, signs, and other graphics at the request of County departments or customers upon request.
• Maintains metadata and genealogy on graphic data utilized in GIS; maintains records of survey and parcel map indexes, map books, and files of Assessor's maps and related records.
• Provides technical assistance to system users or other staff in the development and implementation of new or automated operations.
• Reviews procedures for creating, maintaining and distributing map data and makes recommendations for modification when necessary.
• Evaluate the availability and quality of map source data.
• Write import/export, quality control, and edit programs to convert AutoCAD or other format electronic maps into GIS format.
• Develops, modifies, and maintains automated systems and geo-referenced databases from a variety of sources; creates and updates custom programs and scripts for department needs.
• Maintains and operates equipment such as plotter, digitizer, and scanners.
• Provides training to experienced staff and volunteers as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

• Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. (Substitution: Additional relevant work experience in GIS automated mapping, civil engineering, land surveying, geography, cartography, or computer science may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Experience

• GIS Technician I – None required.
• GIS Technician II – Two (2) years of experience working with GIS software and associated computer hardware, preferably including project design, coordination, and operation; OR one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the classification of GIS Technician I.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check.

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list. Note: The top 40 written test scoring applicants with passing scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination interview process.

Veteran's Preference

You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Final Date to Apply: October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Human Resources Interview: Tentatively set forNovember 16, 2026

Department Interview: TBD