GIS Technician (37736)

Agua Caliente Casinos • Palm Springs, CA

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About The Position

The GIS Technician creates high-quality cartographic products, creates and maintains geospatial data, performs spatial analysis, prepares statistical summaries and reports, and maintains metadata documentation. The role collects and verifies information from varied sources, including through field work that may use GPS technology, and provides maps and data to Tribal government staff. The position also manages recurring and as-needed requests and assists with maintaining IT, database, and GIS systems. The technician works in an office environment and may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography or a related field, with major coursework in Geographic Information Systems; alternatively, at least two years of practical work experience using ESRI software is required.
• Proficiency with ESRI products: ArcGIS Pro 3.0 or later, ArcGIS Online, and/or Portal for ArcGIS.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work as a team member and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands to type and reach, talk and hear, and lift at least 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A GIS certificate from an accredited university or community college may substitute for one year of GIS work experience.
• Hands-on experience with GPS technology and field collection techniques is desired.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality cartographic products for paper and online distribution.
• Create, edit, and QA/QC geospatial data, including metadata documentation.
• Perform spatial analysis on GIS data.
• Create statistical summaries, reports, and other GIS products.
• Collect data and information from a variety of sources to develop and maintain GIS databases.
• Verify data and conduct field work, which may entail using GPS technology.
• Provide data or maps to meet the expectations of Tribal government staff.
• Manage recurring and as-needed data and map requests.
• Assist with maintaining IT, database, and GIS systems.
• Maintain knowledge of GIS innovations and related hardware and software matters.
• Provide excellent guest service to guests and internal clients.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• More than three weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees
• Food and beverage discounts at three casinos
• Fuel discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time