Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5469 - Geographic Information Systems Analyst I

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $60,487 - $72,585 Annually 

Full Range: $60,487 - $84,682 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. 

The Pima County Information Technology Department is seeking a highly motivated, thorough, and disciplined individual with strong GIS knowledge and skills to serve in the position of GIS Analyst I. The ideal candidate will have the ability to prioritize tasks, maintain attention to detail, and thrive in a team environment. This position will be involved in a wide variety of GIS projects, using Esri data solutions, models, and tools.

Duties may include but not limited to: Maintaining the county’s parcel base using Esri’s Parcel Fabric; Creating and updating streets within subdivisions using Esri's Linear Referencing System; Reviewing and updating core county layers involving parcels, right of way, county property and county development projects; Writing and updating SOPs outlining data maintenance processes; Training staff and customers on GIS data and applications; Optimizing and maintaining geodatabases; Collaborating with teams to develop attribute rules, process automations, and migrating legacy code to modern languages such as Python and Arcade; Assisting customers with data requests.

This position is on site with the possibility of part-time telecommuting after 6 months of initial probation.

Essentials Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Performs geospatial data building, modeling, and analysis using advanced spatial data manipulation or cartographic procedures;

• Designs and coordinates the integration of GIS spatial databases with non-spatial enterprise business databases;

• Participates in developing and implementing quality control procedures for GIS processes, procedures, services, and products;

• Designs and prepare cartographic representations of GIS data using GIS applications, including web-based mapping systems.

• Evaluates and makes recommendations to management for acquisition of GIS software, hardware, and peripheral equipment;

• Leads and/or trains ITD GIS technicians or related staff in the operations of GIS analytical procedures;

• Enters data into GIS databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or by converting other digital data;

• Compiles GIS data required for map preparation, including imagery, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps;

• Provides technical support to users or customers regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of GIS databases, applications and data collection devices;

• Identifies and compiles GIS database information to support the creation of maps and applications in response to requests.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university or technical school in Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing, cartography, geography or related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

(Relevant work experience and/or education from an accredited college, university or technical school may be substituted.)

OR:

Two years of experience with Pima County as a Geographic Information Systems Technician or ITD Geographic Information Systems Technician.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
 

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience with/knowledge of working in Esri solutions (Parcel Fabric, Linear Referencing System (LRS), Indoors, Utility Network, etc.), workflows, or data models.

• Minimum one (1) year experience with ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap to perform data editing, geoprocessing, and analysis.

• Minimum one (1) year experience managing data in a Geodatabase (Enterprise and/or File), including spatial data, attribute data, and non-spatial related data.

• Minimum one (1) year experience programming data processing scripts, enterprise implementation, management of scheduled tasks, and troubleshooting. (Experience with the following a plus - Python, Arcade, Jupyter Notebooks, Model Builder, FME, JavaScript, SQL, C#, .NET, or others as applicable.)

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Some positions may require appropriate licenses or certifications at time of appointment or within a specified timeframe, e.g., Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP). Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions require on-call rotations. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation, polygraph examination and/or pre-/post appointment drug-testing by law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to law enforcement, corrections or court facilities, property and associated confidential and sensitive information, documents, communications and data base systems.
 

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Constantly required to exchange accurate information. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery. Constantly observes details at close range. Frequently remains in a stationary position. Occasionally moves about inside an office. Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Working Conditions: Constantly works in an indoor environment

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.