About Orinda
The beautiful City of Orinda is a family-oriented community of approximately 20,000 residents who enjoy a semi-rural setting surrounded by majestic tree-studded hillsides within its 12.8 square miles. It is bordered by the cities of Lafayette, Moraga, Berkeley, and Oakland. Orinda is located in Contra Costa County, within 20 minutes of downtown San Francisco. A BART station is situated in the center of the community allowing a convenient commute within the Bay Area.
Orinda incorporated as a City in 1985, after more than 100 years of gradual development and has a reputation as a well-managed and stable municipal government. The City operates under a Council/Manager form of government, with five elected city council members who serve at-large, each for a four-year term. The City of Orinda has a dedicated and professional staff of approximately 40 budgeted employees supplemented with part-time and seasonal staff.
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Join Our Team -- Special Projects Associate (GIS Technician)
The City of Orinda is a welcoming community and a great place to live, work and play -- and we invite you to be part of the team that helps keep it that way!
We are seeking a Special Projects Associate (working title: GIS Technician) to support the Public Works & Engineering Department on a part-time basis. This role is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in local government while contributing to projects that directly impact our community's infrastructure, planning, and day-to-day operations.
Why Work Here?
At the City of Orinda, you'll be part of a small, collaborative team where your work has a visible impact to the community. This role offers:
- Hands-on experience with GIS mapping, data management, and asset tracking.
- Visible community impact - your work will support essential city services and projects.
- Flexible scheduling that can fit around other commitments.
- Professional growth in a supportive environment where learning is encouraged.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update GIS data using ESRI ArcGIS.
- Create maps and reports for Public Works and Planning projects.
- Assist with asset management and infrastructure planning.
- Provide GIS support to city staff.
Position Details:
- Part-time, averaging 20 hours per week (flexible schedule).
- Cannot exceed 1000 hours within a fiscal year.
- Hourly rate based on experience.
- Valid California Class C driver’s license is required.
Apply Today!
Submit your application, resume and supplemental questionnaire online at CalOpps.org by September 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be scheduled at any time during the process. Apply early for best consideration.
The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special accommodations during any phase of the application or testing process, please include your request with supporting documentation when submitting your application.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and excited about putting their skills to work in a local government setting. The ideal candidate will bring:
- Some background through coursework and experience in GIS, geography, computer science, engineering or a related field.
- Hands on experience with ESRI ArcGIS software. Experience with AutoCAD or other-related software experience is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized while working independently
- An interest in public works, infrastructure or local government service.
- Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a team-oriented environment while also being comfortable working on your own.
- Solid communication, research, and analytical skills.
- A valid California Driver's license (or the ability to obtain one) with a satisfactory driving record.
At the City of Orinda, we value employees who embody our core values: service to the public, respect, accountability, professionalism, and responsibility.
Benefits
The successful candidate will enjoy the following benefits:
- This is a non-benefited temporary, seasonal or part-time (casual) position.
- Individuals in the position may not work more than 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
- Individuals in the position will receive sick leave in accordance with California State Law.
- Individuals in the position will be enrolled in a MissionSquare (ICMA-RC) 457 Deferred Compensation Program with the employee contributing 7.5%; this retirement contribution is in lieu of participating in Social Security.
Special Instructions
All candidates must answer the required supplemental questions. Please note that a resume may be provided but it is not a replacement for a fully completed job application.