Salary : $66,144.00 Annually
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00924
Department: Transportation
Division: TR MOBINNOVTECH
Opening Date: 06/09/2023
Closing Date: 6/23/2023 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Exempt
Position Description
Salary Grade: 62
Join Pima County’s Department of Transportation as a GIS professional in the Mobility, Innovation, and Technology Division. You will play a key role in implementing and managing Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to support the department’s efforts in optimizing the transportation system through its Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) initiatives. Your expertise will help improve efficiency, enhance public safety, reduce traffic delays, and provide travelers with real-time information. This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, and innovative individual to make a meaningful impact in the field. If you’re ready to take your GIS career to the next level, this dynamic and challenging role is for you.
Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs 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;
Identifies and compiles database information to support the creation of maps and applications in response to requests;
Directs 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;
Provides technical support to users or customers regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of GIS databases, applications and data collection devices;
Designs or prepares cartographic representations of GIS data using GIS applications, including web-based mapping systems;
Interprets aerial or ortho imagery for mapping purposes;
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 features, or by converting other digital data;
Reviews existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation;
Revises existing maps and reports making all necessary corrections and adjustments;
Compiles GIS data required for map preparation including imagery, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps;
Documents GIS procedures, metadata, and operating standards;
Leads and trains GIS technicians, GIS Analysts or 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.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
- GIS principles, techniques, applications and industry standards as applied to spatial data, imagery, metadata, programming and analysis;
- GIS data processing, quality-control, delivery and display;
- GIS technology directions and trends in software, hardware, web services;
- current programming languages for GIS process automation and application development;
- relational GIS database design and application implementation in an Enterprise distributed processing environment;
- remote sensing data interpretation, e.g. aerial imagery, LiDAR, etc;
- principles and practices of project planning, management, and resource allocation;
- supervising, training, and communication techniques;
- best practices for securing GIS data in a distributed environment.
Skill in:
- enterprise GIS database development, management and maintenance;
- using programming languages for GIS process automation and application development;
- enterprise application design, implementation, security and maintenance;
- enterprise GIS server administration, configuration, security measures and trouble-shooting;
- identifying customer needs and developing solutions to meet their needs;
- managing large-scale GIS projects including needs assessment, data creation/migration, process re-engineering, quality control, maintenance, and dissemination;
- geospatial data analysis and advanced cartographic design using a variety of GIS applications including desktop and web-based tools;
- supervising professional and technical staff;
- customer support and problem resolution in the use of GIS data and applications;
- working as a member or team lead by delivering to deadlines;
- time management while handling multiple projects.
Minimum Qualifications
EITHER:
(1) A 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 appointing authority at the time of recruitment, and two years of technical experience in geographic information creation and analysis.
(Additional relevant work experience and/or education from an accredited college, university or technical school may be substituted.)
OR:
(2) Two years of experience with Pima County as a Geographic Information Systems Analyst or ITD 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.):
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise/multi-user geodatabases within ArcGIS Enterprise, including database configuration, schema design, and data loading.
- Experience automating data processing or workflow tasks using programming languages or other automation tools. (i.e. Python, Jupyter Notebooks, ModelBuilder, FME).
- Experience publishing GIS data to web platforms and developing web or mobile applications for viewing, editing, collecting, and reporting data. (i.e ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Sites, Roads and Highways, Experience Builder/Web AppBuilder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, Survey 123)
- Experience working with subject matter experts identifying, documenting, and implementing improvements to data and workflows.
- Experience training both GIS and non-GIS staff.
- Experience in/knowledge of transportation asset management principles and software as they relate to integrating with GIS.
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.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require appropriate licenses or certifications at time of appointment or within a specified timeframe, e.g., Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP). Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZ 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.
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 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: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
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.
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