Do you love turning data into insights that actually matter? Join SAWPA and use your GIS skills to support regional water planning, sustainability, and collaboration across Southern California.
In this role, you’ll work with spatial data, maps, and analyses that inform real-world decisions, supporting watershed planning, infrastructure projects, and innovative water programs. You’ll collaborate with technical experts, planners, and leaders who value smart data and big-picture thinking.
Position Details
- Salary: $112,910.27 - $137,380.76/Annually
- Job Type: Full Time/Non-Exempt
- Location: 11615 Sterling Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503 (Hybrid)
- Department: Information Services
Minimum Qualifications
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or a closely related field.
- Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in GIS, water resources, or a related discipline.
- A combination of applicable experience and non-degree certification may be substituted for the required education.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- GIS Professional (GISP) certification or GISP eligibility with four (4) or more years of qualifying experience.
- Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure database administration certification.
- Professional licensure as a California Professional Geologist (PG), Civil Engineer (PE), or Land Surveyor (PLS).
Recruitment Timeline (Anticipated)
- Job Announcement: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Initial (Zoom) Interviews: Monday, March 9, 2026
- Finalist Interviews: Monday, March 16, 2026
- Target Start Window: April 1 – April 16, 2026
This recruitment supports a planned transition, with interviews anticipated in March and a target start window in early April 2026.
View the full recruitment posting and apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sawpa/jobs/5222220/gis-data-analyst-ii
About SAWPA
The Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) is a regional Joint Powers Authority focused on collaborative water resource planning and management. Since 1975, SAWPA has partnered with five member agencies to advance sustainable, data-driven solutions that support water supply reliability, water quality, and long-term regional resilience.