What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Specialist position at City of Chandler, AZ?
Salary : $29.65 - $40.03 Hourly
Location : Chandler, AZ
Job Type : Full-time, Regular
Job Number : 2500285
Department : Public Works & Utilities
Division : 3800-WATER DISTRIBUTION
Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Job Announcement
The City of Chandler Development Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a GIS Specialist . The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why work for Chandler?
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
- Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
- 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
- Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2025, subject to approval by the City Manager
- Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
- City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
- Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
- Flexible schedule / remote work options (when available)
Who we are
The City of Chandler Development Services team, consisting of 83 positions, provides sound land use planning strategies, responsible design development standards, and high quality, safety compliant infrastructure in all areas of Development Services, including planning, GIS, building safety, development engineering, telecommunications and utility franchise, City fiber, transportation engineering, and customer service and permits. The Building Inspections team is a progressive and innovative team that partners with the development community, contractors, other departments, and citizens to deliver quality services in support of the City of Chandler's Mission and Values.
Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. Currently, we have one position open in our GPS field data collection area. We are looking for someone who is passionate about GIS and field work, and has experience in collecting field data using GPS equipment, interpreting civil construction plans, and GIS data maintenance in ArcGIS environment.
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Minimum qualifications
Desired qualifications
This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
The City of Chandler will conduct a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.
The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please
Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.
Please select the number of years' experience you have working in a job performing GPS surveying using GPS surveying equipment.
Please select the number of years' experience you have working in a job using computer aided drafting and / or computer mapping software.
Do you have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record?
Do you have experience operating GPS equipment in the field?
If you answered 'Yes' to having experience operating GPS equipment in the field, briefly explain. If no experience, enter n / a.
Do you have experience with GPS field data collection?
Do you have experience reading and interpreting civil engineering construction plans?
Do you have experience in ArcGIS?
Briefly explain your experience with GIS data maintenance using ArcGIS. If no experience, enter n / a.
Do you have experience with wet utility data?
Required Question
Salary : $5,250
