GIS Assistant III

STATUS: Full-Time / Benefited / Hourly / Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $21.48 - $23.54 per hour

DEPARTMENT: North State Planning and Development Collective (NSPDC)

LOCATION: Chico, CA – This position is eligible for partial telecommuting.

RECRUITMENT

RESIDENCY
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Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Working closely with the GIS Analyst and under the general supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent works on various geospatial projects. Examples of duties include support of GIS data development, maintenance, and metadata creation for the Center. Work with vector and raster data; assist with data analysis and quality control; create print/PDF maps, web-based maps, and data visualizations.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Requires a minimum of two years’ experience working in a GIS position. Completion of a certificate or degree program in GIS; additional years of experience may offset a degree. Required knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software (Desktop and Pro).
• Experience with ArcGIS Online platform, including Web App Builder, Dashboards, and Story Maps.
• Experience with GIS workflow automation (Python scripting, Model Builder) is a plus.
• Experience with Tableau or other data visualization platforms is a plus.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to adjust to change in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment (e.g., work environment, technology).
• Ability to work within deadlines.
• Ability to function cooperatively and productively as a member of a unit.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with GIS staff and clients.
• Ability to follow directions and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• The incumbent must be a self-learner who can solve problems with minimal supervision.

BENEFITS: Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, submit the following documents by January 28, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.

• Resume

BY EMAIL: csejobs

Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at  or csejobs prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date.

The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.