Civil Engineering Tech

About the Position The Civil Engineering Technician Aide (GIS Emphasis) provides technical and GIS support to the Public Works Department with a primary focus on geospatial data development, maintenance, and quality control for a countywide asset management initiative. This part‑time position supports the preparation, standardization, and integration of spatial data used in infrastructure planning, operations, and asset management systems. The incumbent performs GIS data editing, digitization, mapping, database maintenance, and data quality assurance activities to support engineering, operations, and asset management programs. The position is fully in‑office to facilitate collaboration with engineering, GIS, and Public Works staff. Key Responsibilities Prepare, edit, maintain, and organize GIS datasets supporting countywide infrastructure and asset management initiatives. Digitize infrastructure assets, engineering records, utility information, and as‑built documentation into GIS databases with a high degree of accuracy. Perform GIS data cleanup, schema alignment, attribute validation, and spatial corrections to ensure compliance with established GIS and asset management standards. Create and update maps, exhibits, figures, and other cartographic products using GIS software. Assist with maintaining enterprise geodatabases, feature classes, and associated spatial and tabular datasets. Support GIS data migration and integration efforts related to asset management system implementation; conduct GIS QA/QC activities, including verification of spatial accuracy, attribute consistency, topology, and metadata documentation. Provide general technical support related to GIS data management and engineering records. Required Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of GIS principles, spatial data management, geodatabases, cartographic standards, and basic drafting principles. Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro to perform data editing, digitization, mapping, database maintenance, and QA/QC activities; experience in GIS QA/QC and data standardization. Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and general computer applications. Ability to organize and manage large spatial and tabular datasets while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail; ability to follow established GIS standards, workflows, and data management procedures. Ability to interpret maps and infrastructure records for GIS data entry and updates. Ideal Candidate Ideal candidates will have a solid background in GIS fundamentals, typically found in graduates from an accredited program with an emphasis in GIS. They will possess strong communication skills, be organized, able to track multiple projects simultaneously, and have experience with enterprise spatial databases, ModelBuilder or GIS‑related scripting languages, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Experience working with infrastructure, utilities, public works, or asset management datasets is desirable. A desire to continue learning and openness to mentorship are also valued. Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Coursework in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, computer‑aided drafting/design, geography, GIS, or related technical subjects is desirable. One (1) year of experience using GIS software and working with spatial data is required; equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying. Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non‑discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or other non‑merit factors. The County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please inform us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples include changes to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Contact View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance or email View email address on click.appcast.io for more information. Veterans' Preference Points Veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces may be eligible for preference points. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also receive preference points. Contact the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr