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Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, culture starts with each of us. Our workplace is shaped by mindsets that guide how we show up for one another: believing the best in people, collaboration, empathy, listening, and thoughtful decision-making. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location: Facilities Management Department (FMD) Administration Building, located on San Diego International Airport campus’s north end and sits adjacent to the rental car facility, providing one-of-a-kind views of our runway, along with several outdoor terraces and courtyards for employees to engage with nature.
• Hybrid Schedule: This role follows a hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work. On-site days are required, based on department needs, to support collaboration and business operations. Remote work flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department.
• Salary: The hiring salary range for the Senior GIS Engineering Technician is $93,260 to $107,249 annually. The full pay range for the Senior GIS Engineering Technician is $71,738 to $114,781.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Enjoy a workplace that makes well‑being part of the daily routine! Tap into multiple on‑site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor workspaces, score fitness discounts for every level and goal, give back with volunteer‑time rewards, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work.
• Application Deadline: August 11, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the Job:

Join a collaborative team where Geographic Information System is a core technology supporting engineering, facilities, planning, asset management, and business operations. The Facilities Management department is seeking an experienced Senior GIS Engineering Technician to bring their technical skills and collaborative mindset to a team that values innovation. Your work will directly impact infrastructure projects, operational decision-making, and the quality of data relied upon throughout the organization.

The selected candidate will solve technical challenges, maintain and administer enterprise GIS infrastructure utilizing ESRI technologies to support projects through innovative mapping and data management. They will effectively manage and integrate a variety of geospatial data including vector, raster, CAD, BIM, survey, GPS, and engineering datasets to support organizational operations and decision-making.

What You’ll Do:

• Enterprise GIS Administration & Technology: Serve as the technical lead for enterprise GIS operations, administering ESRI technologies including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Portal, server-side GIS applications, and enterprise geodatabases. Maintain the organization's authoritative geospatial data library, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, security, and accessibility of enterprise GIS data. Support the integration of GIS with enterprise business systems, including Business Intelligence (BI) platforms, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and other applications that rely on geospatial information. Troubleshoot GIS system issues, recommend technology improvements, and implement best practices to enhance system performance and data management.

• Geospatial Data Management & Analysis: Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain geospatial data from field investigations and multiple organizational departments, including Facilities Management Division (FMD), Airport Development & Construction (ADC), and other stakeholders. Manage and integrate GIS, CAD, and BIM datasets to ensure current, accurate, and consistent engineering and operational records. Perform advanced spatial analysis, quality assurance, and data validation to support engineering, planning, asset management, and operational decision-making.

• Mapping & Technical Documentation: Produce maps, lease plat exhibits, engineering graphics, technical drawings, and reports to support planning, design, construction, leasing, and operational projects. Prepare comprehensive technical documentation and ensure all mapping products adhere to established organizational standards and industry best practices.

• Project Coordination & Technical Leadership: Collaborate with multiple stakeholders who support organizational objectives. Coordinate and or lead the work of technical staff and retained consultants on GIS-related projects, providing technical guidance and ensuring quality deliverables.

• Work-Related Driving*: Drive and operate Authority vehicles to multiple work sites around the SAN campus.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

• Leadership & Influencing Skills: Engages and motivates individuals and teams to deliver results by defining work objectives, setting expectations, and recognizing achievements; ensures high productivity and commitment of team members by maintaining effective communication and relationships.
• Change Management: Identifies and implements available tools, techniques, and behaviors necessary to support change efforts that require the adoption and realization of change to achieve business outcomes and initiatives; adapts to evolving situations and effectively addresses resistances and concerns.
• Project Management: Accurately assesses project scope, budget, and timeline by determining required process steps and resources needed to achieve defined outcomes and objectives; monitors and verifies task completion and resolves coordination issues to assure efficient, timely completion.
• Relationship & Interpersonal Skills: Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; demonstrated awareness of others’ needs, listens for issues or conflicts and coaches’ others to relevant and meaningful solutions. Communicates clearly, interprets, establishes and clarifies ideas and expectations and engages others. Effectively collaborates with stakeholders.
• Knowledge Application: General understanding of architectural and civil engineering drafting, and geospatial principles and practices, proficiency to analyze geoprocessing tools, cartography, field data, data integration, troubleshooting equipment, digital files, map design, applying engineering concepts in project planning and execution.
• Leveraging Technology: Expertise in preferred technologies utilized for drafting, spatial data analysis, visualization, data collection, publishing and managing web-based services; proficiency in geodatabase editing, management, and spatial data manipulation.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of conducting technical research and analyzing complex engineering drawings to develop effective solutions and innovative and analytical approach to solving technical problems.
• Quality Control: Knowledgeable in quality control processes, ensuring work by colleagues and contractors meets standards and compliance requirements.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Associate’s degree in GIS systems computer science or a closely related discipline.
• Six years of GIS systems management experience involving the use of ESRI software including ArcGIS Pro and Portal for ArcGIS.
• Four years of BIM experience involving the use of Autodesk Revit software.
• Or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements :

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems (GIS), Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or a closely related field
• GISP (GIS Professional) Certification
• ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional
• ArcGIS Pro Professional
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

*Driving is an Essential Function

This role requires regular driving as a critical part of performing work-related duties, specifically involving the operation of Airport Authority vehicles. A valid California driver’s license is required, along with strict adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations. Applicants must maintain an acceptable driving record to operate Authority vehicles. Compliance with Airport Authority vehicle use policies, including safety protocols and reporting requirements, is mandatory. Applicants must acknowledge that driving Airport Authority vehicles is an essential function of this role.

**Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. At San Diego International Airport, we value your unique experience and your willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don’t—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it’s not the right fit, we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We may have the perfect spot for you to land.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

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