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.

Pima County Department of Transportation is seeking a Geographic Information Systems Analyst I (GIS) professional to join the department's GIS team within the Mobility, Innovation and Technology Division. Duties include but are not limited to maintaining GIS data, customer service, creating GIS applications, and assisting in occasional aerial surveys. The ideal candidate will have the ability to prioritize tasks, maintain attention to detail, and work well in a team environment.

Essential 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 creating and supporting Esri web and mobile applications such as Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps, and Survey123 to meet user or reporting requirements.

• Experience working with transportation or other public works GIS data with Esri platforms such as ArcGIS Roads & Highways or ArcGIS Utility Network.

• Experience with/knowledge of the Public Land Survey System, reading and mapping legal descriptions including using AutoCAD.

• Experience with customer service including conducting research and providing verbal and/or written responses to customers.

• Active FAA Part 107 license and experience supporting commercial aerial survey projects.

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.