What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Specialist I position at Desert Water Agency?
Title: GIS Specialist I
Range: 46
Salary: $8,271 – $10,089 monthly
JOB DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs entry-level Geographic Information System (GIS) duties to support the Agency’s water, sewer, and recycled water operations. Assists with GIS data editing, mapping, and application support. Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION: Reports to the Operations and Engineering Manager.
Examples Of Duties
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Work is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional fieldwork. Office environment includes standard equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones. Fieldwork may involve exposure to varying weather conditions including extreme heat in the summer. Summer temperatures can exceed over 110° degrees Fahrenheit.
Standard work hours are either traditional agency hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) or a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
Range: 46
Salary: $8,271 – $10,089 monthly
JOB DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs entry-level Geographic Information System (GIS) duties to support the Agency’s water, sewer, and recycled water operations. Assists with GIS data editing, mapping, and application support. Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION: Reports to the Operations and Engineering Manager.
Examples Of Duties
- Collects, edits, and maintains GIS datasets related to water distribution, sewer conveyance, recycled water, and agency facilities.
- Performs quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on GIS data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with agency standards.
- Creates maps, reports, and simple dashboards to support operations.
- Employs Esri applications including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online & Field Maps.
- Assists with field data collection and workflows.
- Maintains GIS standards of documentation and metadata.
- Provides basic GIS support to agency sta2.
- Collaborate with engineers and inspectors to clarify design details when transferring information into GIS.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates proficiency in GIS will be considered.
- College-level coursework in geography, GIS, computer science, or related field desirable.
- Esri Academy Course work in GIS Basics and Fundamentals is desirable.
- 0–2 years GIS experience through work, internships, or coursework using Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, or related apps).
- Experience in a water, wastewater, or other utility environment is desirable but not required.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, with an acceptable driving record.
- GIS principles, cartography, and data management.
- Esri software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, mobile apps).
- Basic understanding of water, sewer, or utility infrastructure (desirable).
- Work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects.
- Perform accurate data entry and mapping.
- Learn new GIS tools and workflows quickly.
- Communicate clearly with staff at all levels.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional fieldwork. Office environment includes standard equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones. Fieldwork may involve exposure to varying weather conditions including extreme heat in the summer. Summer temperatures can exceed over 110° degrees Fahrenheit.
Standard work hours are either traditional agency hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) or a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
Salary : $8,271 - $10,089