GIS Technician (Temp, P-T)

San Benito County

  • Hollister, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • $30.63–$41.06 Per Hour

Highlights

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. 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHollister, CA
Salary$30.63–$41.06 Per Hour

Description

GIS Technician (Temp, P-T)

Salary

$30.63 - $41.06 Hourly

Location

481 Fourth Street - Hollister, CA. 95023, CA

Job Type

Temp, P-T

Job Number

02264

Department

Assessor

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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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:

  • 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.
  • 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 Drivers 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

Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Answers such as "see resume" or "see above" will remove you from consideration. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Please indicate your highest level of education.

  • Did not complete high school or equivalent
  • High School, GED, or equivalent
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree or higher

03

How much professional or technical experience do you have performing GIS-related work, such as GIS data compilation, cartography, data management/manipulation, spatial analysis, or using industry-standard GIS software?

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 or more years

04

Please describe your experience in GIS data compilation, cartography, data management, spatial analysis, or GIS software. Include the length of your experience and the software/tools you have used.

Required Question

Employer County of San Benito

Address 481 Fourth Street

Hollister, California, 95023

Phone 831-636-4000

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sanbenito/default.cfm

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