Senior GIS Technician
The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Senior GIS Technician in the Community Development & Services Agency. This position provides lead direction and technical assistance to assigned staff and/or project management; performs a variety of technical office and field work duties that require specialized knowledge related to the creation and maintenance of maps, tables, graphs, and other geographic source data with the use of enterprise GIS, permitting, and asset management systems; provides technical support and queried data to department staff, other County departments, outside agencies, consultants, contractors, developers, and the public; and performs related work as assigned.
Ideal Candidate:
We're looking for a dynamic GIS professional who pairs technical expertise with strong leadership and a team-first attitude. The ideal candidate excels in guiding projects and staff, performing advanced office GIS work, and leveraging enterprise systems with confidence. They’re a go-to resource for high-quality maps, data, and analysis—supporting internal teams, external partners, and the public alike. With sharp communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, and an eye for detail, they thrive in collaborative environments and tackle challenges head-on.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM: Associate’s Degree from an accredited college in an appropriate engineering, geography, geographic information systems discipline or related field and three years of technical GIS experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, additional years of experience as described above in a public works environment. Valid certification through CASQA as a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD).
