GIS Technician- Public Works

ADP, Inc.; Cibolo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cibolo seeks a GIS Technician to collect, create, update, and QA/QC water and wastewater GIS data using ESRI tools and mobile data collection. The role supports end users, maintains GIS datasets, and ensures data accuracy for city operations.

Requirements include a GIS-related bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience with ArcGIS and GPS, plus proficiency in MS Office 365. A Texas driver's license is required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, or related field.
• 1 year of experience with ESRI ArcGIS software and survey-grade GPS technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and ArcGIS Online.
• Familiarity with CAD (DWG/DFX) preferred, not required.
• Basic programming/scripting knowledge (Python/Arcade) preferred, not required.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain authoritative GIS datasets and hosted layers for Public Works operations.
• Interpret and transfer data from source documents and as-built drawings.
• Locate and compile data from diverse sources; perform QA/QC on GIS data.
• Collect field data using GPS and integrate with current datasets.
• Assist staff in GIS-related tasks and intradepartmental projects.
• Draft exhibits and run geographic analyses for utility operations.
• Create and maintain GIS documentation and metadata.

Skills

GIS technology

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

GPS data collection

QA/QC

MS Office

Data management

Coordinate systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Trimble

CAD files (DWG/DFX)

Job description

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Full Time Cibolo, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1144

Salary Range: $21.43 To $32.14 Hourly

THIS POSITION'S START DATE IS BUDGETED FOR AN OCTOBER 2026 OR LATER START DATE.

The City of Cibolo is seeking a highly motivated GIS Technician. The GIS Technician will collect, create, update, and perform QA/QC on new and existing Water/Wastewater GIS data using ESRI, MS Office 365, Trimble, and Android/Apple-based products. This position also maintains a current repository of data from various external sources, provides GIS support to end users, and produces high-quality outputs for both internal and external users. Through a commitment to the City's core values of Professional Development, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Integrity, this position supports accurate and reliable data management, promotes collaboration across departments, and contributes to the efficient delivery of essential City services. This position is under the general supervision of the Director of Information Services with work directed by the GIS Manager,

Essential Functions

• Maintain a variety of authoritative datasets and hosted GIS layers critical to the daily operations of the city's Public Works department, including water and drainage utilities, sewer infrastructure, street networks, local parks, public buildings, and other utility services and features.
• Interpret and transfer data from source documents, including digital and/or printed record drawings, as-built plans, profiles, and legal descriptions.
• Locate and compile data from a variety of sources.
• Perform quality control on incoming and existing GIS data; researches and corrects data issues.
• Collect and/or oversee the collection of field data using GPS, including fieldwork, post-processing, and integration with current datasets.
• As directed, may support city staff in the use of GIS-related and integrated programs to accomplish and support intra-departmental and inter-departmental projects and programs.
• As directed, may draft special project exhibits and/or run specialized geographic analyses for utility operations.
• As directed, may create and maintain documentation for GIS geodatabase, shapefiles, applications, and procedures while following data preparation standards and procedures to ensure data standardization and integrity.
• Follow data preparation standards and procedures to ensure data standardization and integrity.
• Manipulates geographic data from shapefiles, geodatabases, KML, CSV, and other file types, prepares reports, responds to inquiries, and distributes data to internal and external entities as needed.
• Manage data and applications in ArcGIS Online and similar cloud-based applications.
• Transform data that may be in different coordinate systems and formats.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the mission statement of the City of Cibolo Information Services Department
• Knowledge of GIS technology, basic cartographic design, projections, GNSS data collection, spatial data types and methods of storage, and general MS Office software.
• Knowledge of input and drafting of existing spatial data from both paper and electronic drawings submitted by surveyors and engineers.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Online products, including but not limited to Hub, Workforce, Dashboards, Experience Builder, Field Maps, Survey123, and basic web map creation and maintenance.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro software with a working knowledge of COGO, basic spatial feature editing and attribution, geodatabase design, layouts, symbol manipulation, and understanding of essential geoprocessing tools and uses.
• Ability to read and interpret plats and construction drawings from surveyors and engineers.
• Skills in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in reading and interpreting plats and construction plans.
• Willingness and ability to be in the field for hours at a time, in hot or cold temperatures, sometimes in mud, or in thick vegetation.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience, including ESRI ArcGIS software and survey-grade GPS technology.
• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 365 products, ArcGIS Online, and ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
• Familiarity with CAD files (DWG/DFXF) preferred, not required.
• Basic knowledge of programming and scripting languages used in the GIS field, such as Python and Arcade, preferred, not required.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.

Compensation

Salary range is $44,566.39- $66,849.58 (DOE) plus an outstanding fringe benefits package which includes 100% fully paid employee health, vision, dental, and life insurance, generous retirement package, 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday that are awarded at the beginning of each fiscal year, 2 weeks of vacation, and so much more!

This job requisition closes on Friday, October 16, 2026.