Find GIS JobsGIS Technician I/II
Helix Water District
- Location
- California
- Salary
- $39 to $54/hr
- Employer type
- Government
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
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About the job
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 To be considered for the GIS Technician I/II, please select the APPLY button to complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an online application. For a complete list of job responsibilities, please visit our careers page.
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