Geographic Information Systems Analyst II

Job Description Summary
Department - Information Technology

Job Description
OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: Geographic Information Systems Analyst II
Salary Grade: 16
**Pay Range

Hiring Range: $75,816 - $90,979 Annually

Pay Range: $75, ,163 Annually**

Range Explanation

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The Pima County Information Technology Department is seeking a highly motivated, thorough, and disciplined individual with strong GIS knowledge and skills for a Geographic Information Systems 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 person's projects 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.

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.

• 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.

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, AND two years of technical experience in geographic information creation and analysis.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Or
Two years of experience with Pima County as a Geographic Information Systems Analyst.
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 two (2) years experience using ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap to perform data editing, geoprocessing, analysis, and the production of products for a variety of customers. Experience with installing this software, configuration and customization of it, and/or publishing web services from it is a plus.
• Minimum two (2) years experience designing, implementing, and using ArcGIS Geodatabases at an enterprise/multi-user level, including creation and configuration, schema design, data loading, Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) processing, data management, and user management.
• Minimum two (2) years experience programming data processing scripts, implementing at an enterprise level, source code management, scheduling to run automatically, and troubleshooting. Experience with the following a plus - Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Model Builder, FME, JavaScript, SQL, C#, .NET, or others as applicable.
• Minimum two (2) years experience developing, implementing, managing, and using GIS applications that provide capabilities such as web GIS, interactive data views or reports, mobile data collection and processing, or GIS integration with other systems, along with backend infrastructure and software configuration support. Experience with the following Esri products is a plus.

Selection Procedure
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum 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.
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.

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.