Salary:
See Position Description
Location :
Bisbee, AZ
Job Type:
A Regular, Full Time
Job Number:
070924
Department:
Information Technology Department
Opening Date:
07/25/2024
GIS ANALYST- BISBEE
CLASSIFIED: position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law
OPENS: Thursday, July 25, 2024
CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt. May close at anytime.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $53,000 - $67,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications, plus a
comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening
Under general supervision, provides GIS-related programming services, database administration and application development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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.
Essential Functions
(Illustrative only)
Responsible for GIS application programming, database conversion/maintenance, and technical support. Provides technical assistance in the development and maintenance of GIS applications. Performs lead role over GIS Technicians. Troubleshoots, documents, and corrects ESRI ArcGIS application problems and errors. Troubleshoots, documents, and corrects user application problems and errors. Tests and evaluates new applications and vendor software. Provides technical documentation, reports, summaries, and memorandums. Maintains GIS database standards and security measures to safeguard the integrity of GIS data and assures database backup and recovery. Provides GIS-related training and assistance to staff and management. Utilizes GIS software and techniques to perform specialized spatial analysis. Creates mapping applications for analysis, presentation, and distribution. Performs other similar and related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, or a closely related field, and a minimum of three (3) years' experience in GIS applications and programming; prior experience with ESRI GIS software required; coursework in computer science and programming desirable; or an equivalent combination of academic education, professional training, or work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; must possess a valid Arizona driver's license if position duties require.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Thorough knowledge of:
- principles and methods of Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
- principles and practices of GIS data conversion and maintenance;
- principles and practices of relational database management systems (RDMS).
Considerable knowledge of:
- GIS hardware and software (ESRI ArcGIS);
- principles and practices of GIS data conversion and maintenance;
- programming languages including Visual Basic (VBA);
- principles and practices of cartographic composition.
Ability to:
establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
follow written and verbal instructions;
communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, fine motor skills, ability to communicate.
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle.
Mental Application:
Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking, and adaptability; creative problem-solving skills are important.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
