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GIS Job @ Long Beach
The City of Long Beach has an opening for a BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I-VII (GIS). The position will work on their dynamic team supporting public safety departments and asset management efforts. Ideal candidates will possess advanced ArcGIS Pro skills and be comfortable working with ESRI’s Server, Cloud and Enterprise solutions.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Fireworks 2026!
I’ve noticed that firework stands are appearing around town, which reminds me that the 4th of July is almost here and that means FIREWORKS!
Like the many years before, the famous Fireworks app will tell you when fireworks will start to be sold in SoCal cities that allow them and when you can light them up! Check it out!
Call for Entries: Fifth Annual Student Exhibition Competition
The California Map Society and the David Rumsey Map Center invite all US-based undergraduate and graduate students to apply for an opportunity to curate an original exhibition of maps from our collections based on the topic of the applicant’s choice. Proposals will be judged on the strength of the topic, the effective use of maps in support of the topic, and overall quality of research and writing. Applications are due Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11:59pm to rumseymapcenter@stanford.edu. Use the subject: “Exhibition Competition Submission.”
The winner of this competition will receive:
- Installation of physical exhibition in the Rumsey Center and hosting of a digital companion exhibition
- A pre-tax $1,000 award
- One year membership in the California Map Society
- Opportunity to present at the California Map Society’s spring meeting, and up to $1,000 for related travel expenses
Learn more about the award, past winners, and how to apply.
Geospatial Information Librarian @ UCR
Hello all,
After 10+ years of being privileged to serve as a geospatial librarian, I’ll be retiring towards the end of this year. Because geospatial instruction and research has recently become a priority at our campus, UC Riverside Library is taking the unusual step of recruiting for my replacement now:
Geospatial Information Librarian – Incumbent will advance geospatial literacy and research in multiple disciplines. This position offers an opportunity to support both established and emerging uses of geospatial data and technology, including integration with drones and AI, at a dynamic campus situated near the headquarters of Esri, the GIS industry leader.
We’d like to make the transition of this role as seamless as possible, including a potential short-term overlap! Meanwhile, I’ll work towards making documentation, etc. as tidy as possible for the incoming librarian.
The position is in the library’s Research Services Department, which has a focus on supporting interdisciplinarity and the evolving use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academia and the workforce.
Among the benefits of working at UC Riverside Library:
- Location – relatively affordable for California, only an hour or two from beaches / mountains / desert / Los Angeles / Orange County / San Diego
- Wonderful colleagues and campus geospatial community
- Connect regularly with colleagues throughout the University of California and Stanford
- Connections with Esri
- Diverse campus with a high proportion of first-generation students
I’m not on the search committee and am happy to answer your questions (within the boundaries needed in this situation).
Best,
Janet Reyes
Geospatial Information Librarian
UCR Library | University of California, Riverside
janet.reyes@ucr.edu
One-Year MS in GISci @ CSULB
The Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (MSGISci) in the Department of Geography at California State University, Long Beach is accepting applications for our 1-year 30-unit MS degree starting in Fall 2026 (August 24, 2026 to August 6, 2027).
This graduate degree provides students with advanced analytic and technical training in geospatial technologies and professional skill building to prepare graduates for the geospatial workforce. The culminating team-based applied research project is informed by industry professionals.
Why CSULB?
- We are the #1 Geography Program in the CSU, #5 in CA, #9 in the West and #28 in the USA!
- CSULB Geography alumni are among the highest wage earners in 2-year income post-graduation from the College of Liberal Arts.
- Join a network of over 200 MSGISci graduates.
- You will receive excellent mentorship, instruction, and skill development to support your future professional goals.
Please visit www.BeachGIS.com to learn more about our program and register for an upcoming information session. Act Soon! Applications must be submitted via Cal State Apply by the June 1st deadline.
GIS Project Manager Position @ CSUN
CSU Northridge Center for Geospatial Science and Technology has an opening for a GIS Project Manager.
If you enjoy leading projects, working with a great team, and applying GIS to real-world problems, this could be a really good fit. You’ll work on applied geospatial projects with public agencies, nonprofits, and research organizations.
Hybrid setup, flexible environment, and a collaborative, mission-driven team. $83,200 – $93,600 a year – Full-time.
For more info and to apply, visit https://www.indeed.com/job/gis-project-manager-cf1edf6fb64f324c
Federal Accessibility Deadline Will Be Delayed One Year
On April 20, 2026, the Department of Justice published an Interim Final Rule extending both compliance deadlines for the 2024 Title II web accessibility rule by one year. State and local government entities with a total population of 50,000 or more, which faced a deadline of April 24, 2026, now have until April 26, 2027. Smaller public entities and special district governments, which had until April 26, 2027, now have until April 26, 2028.
This means that all your GIS applications and PDF maps do not have to be compliant until next year. If you have been working diligently to get everything together by the deadline, you now have a reprieve!
More info about it here: https://www.govtech.com/policy/federal-accessibility-deadline-will-be-delayed-one-year
The AAA Gas Price Map
Oh California, your gas prices are too high! As of 3/29/2026, the AVERAGE California gas price is $5.869. The national average is $3.980 and climbing.
Check out the AAA Gas Price map. I think it is time to move to one of the middle states!
GIS Specialist Position
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a GIS Specialist to support our Southern California – Pacific Islands sub-region including our businesses in So Cal, Nor Cal, and Hawaii. SWCA’s GIS Department consists of approximately 80 GIS Professionals with diverse backgrounds in GIS design, cartography, data management, and more. This position will primarily support both our Natural and Cultural Resource programs in Southern California, CalPac sub-region, and will collaborate with and support other SWCA offices across the country as well.
This is an entry-level regular, full time, hourly position paying $25.26- $32.18 an hour. The position will be based in Pasadena, CA. Hybrid and remote work environments are available.
For more info and to apply, visit https://www.swca.com/careers/current-openings/gis-specialist-14504/
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