Geographic Information Systems Technician Entry

Minimum Pay Rate: $36.65 

Maximum Pay Rate: $44.68 

Apply by Date: 04/14/2026 

Posting Type: Open 

 

This posting intends to fill one (1) regular full-time position and establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill permanent or limited-term vacancies for the next 24 months. We are posting this position at both the Entry and Journey levels. To be considered for the Journey level, please apply to requisition #2821. 

Purpose

Under direct supervision, maintains the GIS databases used by Grid Strategy and Operations. Work involves the review and entry of design and as-built data, to ensure that circuit continuity, equipment identifiers and attributes and spatial information is correct and updated in GIS.

Nature and Scope

This classification is comprised of three levels: Level E is the entry-level where incumbents are provided formal training and/or certification for progression to the journey-level of the classification. The incumbent is promoted/progressed to the journey level J upon successful completion of all training and/or certification requirements for the classification. Incumbents hired at the entry-level are required to successfully progress to the journey-level within 18 to 60 months, depending on the length of the training and/or certification program. If an employee is unsuccessful with progressing to the journey-level they will return to last class held or separate from SMUD.Promotion to the senior level is not through a job progression and will happen through SMUD's standard civil service hiring process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Learns to verify and update GIS databases and maps with design and as-built information.
• Assists in creating maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment.
• Gathers, analyzes, and integrates spatial data from staff.
• Learns to utilize geographic data from a variety of sources including census data, field observations, aerial photographs and existing maps.
• Participates in basic quality assurance processes to insure that GIS is correct.
• Moves, copies, deletes and adds files, drawings, and maps to create reports in hard copy or digital format.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience to sufficiently provide the necessary knowledge and skills.

Required Licenses/Certificates

Must possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record not more than two moving violations in the last two years.

Knowledge Of

Indexing and tracking systems for drawings, labor, software and equipment manuals, and documents; layouts and positional relationships for representing electrical distribution and transmission systems; terminology and expressions used in drafting and mapping of transmission and distribution facilities; standardized drafting/engineering drawing techniques, principles, symbols, and abbreviations; mapping electric utility distribution system facilities; rules and policies governing or impacting office or systems work assignments; plotters, scanners; relational database systems; and, proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling.

Skills To

Map electric utility distribution system facilities; maintain neat and accurate field notes, sketches and records; interpret and apply policies, procedures, standards and requirements related to area of responsibility; use relevant work management, word processing, spreadsheet , drawing, and related software and data bases; use scanning devices/digital cameras to create and modify GIS data; communicate effectively in writing, including writing reports in a clear and concise manner; establish and maintain effective office procedures and record keeping and filing systems; plan, organize, coordinate and prioritize assigned tasks to successfully meet deadlines; work cooperatively with diverse personalities in a team-oriented environment; read and comprehend technical information; document technical information in writing; communicate effectively with the public and with SMUD employees; provide effective customer service; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with SMUD employees and the public; complete assignments in a timely manner; use a variety of business office equipment; read diagrams and blueprints; communicate effectively and clearly in English in person and by telephone with other SMUD staff; and, perform routine technical and administrative work.

Desirable Qualifications

•    Knowledge of electric utility distribution systems in mapping, GIS, or design.
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