Find GIS JobsGIS Technician (Temp, P-T)
County of San Benito
- Location
- Hollister, CA
- Salary
- $31 to $41/hr
- Employer type
- Government
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Apply by
- Oct 15, 2026
About the job
Description THIS IS A PART-TIME, TEMPORARY POSITION DEFINITION Under direct or general supervision, prepares, revises, and maintains a variety of geospatial data, maps and mapping related records, documents, and reports used with the County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Incumbent utilizes GIS to create, revise, manipulate, and maintain geospatial data in a local desktop environment as well as on an enterprise level; produces visual aids and graphics for presentation; uses GIS to perform spatial analysis as required; and to do related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The GIS Technician is the entry-level position and performs a variety of routine support work related to the development and maintenance of the County’s GIS. This position is a flexibility staffed classification and incumbents may advance to GIS Analyst after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiencies that meet the qualifications of the higher class, and at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff. As incumbents gather experience with the systems and job assignments, it is expected that they will work with greater independence, broaden the scope of their responsibilities, and perform tasks that are more difficult. REPORTS TO GIS Coordinator or GIS Manager SUPERVISISON RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General Supervision of this position is provided by a supervisor or manager. A GIS Technician may receive lead direction from a GIS Analyst. There is no supervision exercised over others. Example of Duties EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Duties may include but are not limited to the following): Provides technical services relating to the development and operation of the department’s Geographic Information System (GIS), including scanning and digitizing documents and updating/editing layers. Assemble, collect, encode, update, and integrate geographic data into the County’s GIS, perform edit checks on encoded data, and review computer output for accuracy. Research and compile data from various sources, including maps filed with the County Recorder, Assessor parcel maps, topographic maps, and date initiated and/or maintained by other agencies. Prepares the layout and design of a variety of maps and graphics for presentation. Assists department staff in creating and designing effective presentation materials. Enters and retrieves data from computer information systems; determines which geographic data are necessary to create county maps and related documents; produces maps and related documents using property information. Performs a variety of analytical studies related to the development and implementation of the GIS. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects up to 25 lbs; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment to include computer, telephone, calculator, copier, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office environment, continuous contact with other staff, agencies, and the public. Minimum Qualifications Training, Experience and Education TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS – TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: 1. One (1) year technical professional experience involving GIS data compilation, cartography, data management and manipulation, spatial analysis or industry-standard GIS software and practices. Experience using additional tools such as graphics software is highly desirable. 1. Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in GIS, Computer Science, Cartography, Geography, Engineering, or a closely related GIS field. (Additional job-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis). Note: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in any of the fields described above may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; OR additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirements on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. All County employees can and will be called upon to act as Disaster Workers when needed. In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation. Knowledge Of/Ability To MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS Knowledge of: - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) practices and standards. - GIS hardware, plotter, GIS ESRI Software, and applications as utilized by the County. - Legal Descriptions, records of surveys, subdivision, and assessor maps. - Principles and practices related to digitizing, data conversion, data management & cartography. - Commonly used spreadsheet, word processing, scanning, presentation, and database software. - Spatial and geographic data resources and geographic data analysis and modeling techniques. - Relational database technology and practices. - Surveying principles, geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to - Prepare maps and graphics using commonly accepted practices of cartography, including those unique to the County. - Maintain department map-related records. - Understand and conceptualize spatial data. - Prepare clear and concise work documentation, updated procedures and technical reports. - Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with other agencies and the public. - Follow oral, written, and diagrammatic instructions. - Establish and maintain effective working relationship with county staff and the public. - Perform arithmetic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations. SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits: Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly. Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly. Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit. - < 4 years of service = 10 days per year - 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year - 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year - 15 + years of service = 20 days per year Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply. Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate. Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only. Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D. Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance. Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees. Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply. Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit. All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS. New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security. Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances. Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000). Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members Social Security (non-safety) Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service Sick Leave 15 Days Annually Floating Holiday 457 Deferred Compensation Credit Union Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Group Life Insurance Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D Tuition Reimbursement 01
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