GIS Analyst

HELIX WATER DISTRICT is a progressive public water agency and an industry leader, providing high-quality water through an efficient, reliable system. Behind that system is a talented team of people who care deeply about public service, technical excellence, and doing work that actually makes a difference! We are looking for an experienced GIS Analyst who feels the same way.

The GIS Analyst role is for someone who loves the craft of GIS, enjoys solving real-world problems, and wants their work to have a direct impact on residents, businesses and the environment by connecting people, systems and trusted data. Great public service runs on current, reliable information – and GIS is at the center of it!

Our organization thrives on a culture built around collaboration, respect and genuine care for every individual’s growth. We believe that when people are supported, and inspired, they can achieve their best work. Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering comprehensive health coverage, professional development programs and wellness initiatives designed to help our team flourish both personally and professionally. Choosing Helix means joining a community that celebrates your contributions, invests in your future and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary:  $112,944 – $144164/annually
• 100% employee premiums paid for all health benefits
• Annual Merit Increases. Full-time employees are eligible for 5% merit increases on an annual basis until they reach the top of their pay range
• CalPERS membership
• Deferred Compensation. Up to $3,500 matching on 457 plan
• 24 annual days of accrued leave (Increases to 29 after 5 years of service, max 37 annual days of accrued leave)
• 12 paid holidays per year including 2 floating holidays
• Education Reimbursement up to $4,000 annually for qualifying coursework after one year of employment

As our GIS Analyst, you’ll help keep the District’s GIS accurate, relevant, and genuinely useful by working at the intersection of people, technology, and public service. This role is about more than managing data—it’s about building relationships, understanding how teams do their work, and turning that understanding into GIS tools and information they can rely on.

You’ll collaborate with staff across the organization to translate real needs into thoughtful GIS solutions, maintaining high-quality enterprise data and developing applications, automations, and workflows that make information easier to access, update, and trust. You’ll help ensure the integrity of GIS data and systems, integrate GIS with other enterprise platforms, and support both internal users and the public through clear documentation, training, and technical guidance.

To see the full job description for the GIS Analyst role, visit our Careers page at www.hwd.com/careers.