GIS Technician II (Onsite)

Wonderful Orchards•Shafter, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful Orchards is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented GIS Technician to join their team in Shafter, CA. This role is ideal for individuals with 1-2 years of experience in geospatial careers, looking to support large-scale agricultural operations. The position offers mentorship and training, allowing candidates to develop their GIS skills in an agricultural setting. The role involves collecting, managing, and mapping spatial data for orchards, with functions including database maintenance, map creation for internal teams, spatial analysis, field data collection and quality control, and assisting with user-friendly dashboards and visualizations. The position requires the ability to move freely between tasks based on workload and season, and may involve other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress or equivalent work experience) in Geography, Environmental Science, Agriculture, GIS, or a related field.
1-2 years of experience in a technical geospatial role.
Familiarity with ArcGIS Desktop and other ESRI tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite.
Interest in working with GPS units and mobile data collection tools.
Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn data management best practices.
Candidates should be comfortable walking in orchards or uneven terrain and working outdoors during various weather conditions.
Valid CA Driver license.

Nice To Haves

Part 107 license

Responsibilities

Maintenance of spatial databases and creation of data for crop usage, acreage, plantings, and ranch infrastructure.
Support the creation of maps for internal teams, including field trials, project maps, and operational planning.
Conduct spatial analysis using ArcGIS and help interpret results related to crop production and land use.
Support the collection and quality control of field data using GPS equipment and mobile applications.
Coordinate with farming and operations teams to gather data and provide map-based insights.
Help create user-friendly dashboards and visualizations to present GIS data.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the GIS and Operations teams.