GIS DEVELOPER/DATA CURATOR

ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT

The Arizona State Land Department manages over 10,000 leases, permits, rights of ways, sales and other contracts relating to the management use and disposition of 9.2 million acres of State Trust lands. State Trust lands are lands granted to the State of Arizona pursuant to the federal Enabling Act. The Trust lands are held in Trust for the common public schools and 13 other public institutions. Any use or disposition of Trust lands must benefit the Trust's beneficiaries.

GIS DEVELOPER/DATA CURATOR

Job Location:

1110 West Washington Street, Suite 510

Phoenix, Arizona, 85007

Posting Details

Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000

Grade: 22

This position will remain open until filled

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the CIO, the GIS Developer/Data Curator will be responsible for sourcing and converting data from various Federal, State, Local, and private entities, ensuring it meets the agency's needs.

The GIS Developer/Data Curator will collaborate with professionals to develop data standards and metadata, create and document workflows, and prepare necessary reports.

The role involves developing tools and automated processes, such as ETL and Python scripts, to improve GIS workflows. Additionally, this position will create and migrate custom web mapping applications using Esri App Builders, manage ArcGIS Online for optimal performance, and provide training to agency staff.

As a GIS advocate, the analyst will also engage in relevant working groups to promote GIS best practices.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop tools and processes (e.g. ETL, Python automation) allowing for repeatable and efficient GIS workflows in support of programs across the agency
• Create and migrate custom web mapping applications using Esri App builders (Enterprise and Online systems), relational databases, and common Python libraries (e.g. ArcPy, pandas) that comply with agency technology policies and rules
• Actively seek out data from a multitude of Federal, State, Local, and private sources and convert data into appropriate formats
• Administer, configure, and trouble-shoot ArcGIS Online to ensure functionality and performance meets business needs
• Work with a wide variety of professionals to develop and implement data standards, including metadata
• Be an advocate for GIS and participate in local, state, and national working groups
• Create metadata, document workflows, and prepare reports as needed
• Provide training on GIS tools, as needed, to agency staff
  
  

Knowledge

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Considerable working knowledge of GIS systems, spatial data, database systems, coordinate systems, and development platforms
• Knowledge to operate GIS hardware such as large format plotters and GPS devices
• General knowledge of the organization's methodologies and tools
• General knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures
• Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks/libraries
  
  

Skills

• Proven experience in Esri's ArcGIS Enterprise Portal and ArcGIS Online systems, including Web App Builder, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps and Survey123 (building surveys)
• Experience working with GIS geodatabases using federal, state, and local industry data models
• Proven experience with using ArcGIS Pro Tasks, Python Scripts, and Notebooks
• Skill with common office software including MS Office and GSuite
• Excellent Interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong understanding of Python syntax and libraries
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong skills in configuring applications
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong SQL Server skills
  
  

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to develop and write technical documentation
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field, Equivalent experience will also be considered; 5 years professional experience using Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise); 1 year experience developing customs components for the Enterprise platform
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment
  
  

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

Benefits

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave
  
  

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
  
  

Contact Us

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact rjohnson@landaz.gov for assistance