GIS Analyst II (5272 - Geographic Systems Analyst II)

at  Pima County

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 for a GIS Analyst II. This position may be involved in a wide variety of GIS projects and data/application development work, using Esri data models and tools such as Enterprise Geodatabases, the ArcGIS Enterprise suite, internal and external web-based tools and applications, and mobile applications and data workflow management tools.

This project may include the following areas of focus:

• Enterprise geospatial data management and dissemination, such as traditional vector GIS layers, raster data, imagery, basemaps, web mapping systems, and reporting tools such as dashboards.
• The implementation, development, and management of the GIS infrastructure and data, including server application installation, configuration, and management, along with data loading, configuration, and management.
• Performing sophisticated spatial analysis in a multi-disciplinary, high-volume work environment, and producing products from the results, such as online or traditional maps using cartographic skills, reports, or other types of apps that visualize and/or report the results.
• Process automation using scripting tools and scheduled data processing jobs, including the migration of legacy code to modern languages such as Python and/or FME.
• End-user support in the use of GIS software and applications, GIS software installation, and update support.
• Project management, and project staff management.

In applying for this position, pay particular attention to the description that follows and to the Preferred Qualifications at the end of this posting, addressing each qualification in your application.
This position is on-site with the possibility of part-time telecommuting after 6 months of initial probation.

(RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY MAY BE SUBSTITUTED.)

OR:

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.):

• Minimum three (3) years experience designing and implementing ArcGIS Geodatabases at an enterprise/multi-user level within ArcGIS Enterprise, including creation and configuration, schema design, data loading, Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) processing, and the migration of legacy GIS data to a Geodatabase.
• Minimum two (2) years experience developing, implementing, and managing GIS applications that provide capabilities such as web mapping/editing, interactive views/reports, mobile data collection/management/reporting, application integration across platforms, along with potential backend infrastructure support. Experience with the following Esri products: ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Enterprise Sites, Open Data Portal, ArcGIS Hub, Parcel Fabric, Roads and Highways, Utility Network, Web App Builder, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Collector, Survey 123, Field Maps, Navigator for ArcGIS, Insights for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Business/Community Analyst.
• Minimum two (2) years experience programming and managing data processing scripts, including the migration of legacy programming code to modern languages, enterprise implementation, management of scheduled tasks, and troubleshooting. Experience with the following a plus - Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Model Builder, FME, JavaScript, SQL, C#, .NET, or others as applicable.
• Minimum one (1) years experience training staff on the use of GIS products and applications, troubleshooting issues that staff encounter, installing GIS software and updates, and providing support for new product functionality.

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. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

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.

• Designs, develops, tests, deploys, and maintains automated geo-processes;
• Administers, configures, and trouble-shoots backend Enterprise GIS hardware and software to ensure functionality and performance meets business needs;
• Directs the development and implementation of quality control procedures for GIS processes, procedures, services, and products;
• Evaluates and makes recommendations to management for acquisition of GIS software, hardware, and peripheral equipment;
• Performs complex 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.
• Interprets aerial or ortho imagery for mapping purposes;
• Reviews existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation, making all necessary corrections and adjustments;
• Documents GIS procedures, metadata, and operating standards and leads and trains GIS technicians, GIS analysts, and related staff in the operation of GIS analytical procedures;
• Supervises and evaluates assigned GIS staff, to include making recommendations on hiring, termination, and other related personnel activities.