CADD ADMINISTRATOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The CADD Administrator / GIS Specialists serves as the primary subject matter expert on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), providing high-level technical expertise and strategic insight into the application of design and geospatial technologies for the installation's assets and infrastructure. This position is responsible for developing, organizing, analyzing, and maintaining engineering drawings and geodatabases. The role directly supports the planning, infrastructure, engineering, and asset management sections within the 161st Civil Engineer Squadron in maintaining U.S. Air Force and Arizona Air National Guard facilities. The CAD/GIS subject matter expert will work independently with minimal supervisor, the CAD Administrator / GIS Specialist provides professional-level data, drawings, and maps to AZ ANG members and outside contractors. This position is on-site. Remote work is not available for this role.

Requirements

• Knowledge of all types of building construction, materials and methods through the stages of construction.
• Knowledge of CADD Technologies and software such as AutoCAD, ARCGISpro, geographic, and cartographic techniques used in the production of mapping and planning.
• Knowledge of Aerial placement and ground survey, image radiometry and analytical aero triangulation.
• Thorough understanding of agency CADD drafting standards and how data is collected and used on AZ ANG infrastructure.
• Information Gathering, ability to find information and identify essential information.
• Skilled in conveying GIS/spatial information to non-GIS/technical people through effective written, oral, and cartographic means.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to ensure accuracy.
• Skilled in mathematical calculations and modeling, use of computer hardware (AutoCad) software.
• Skilled in working with various state and federal agencies on multi-projects.
• Skilled in speaking and writing effectively.
• Skilled in Linear Segmentations of Utilities into existing drawings such as gas, water, sanitary sewer, storm water, electric, communication lines, fences, curbs, pads, parking lots, road, airfield, exterior lighting and environmental.
• Skilled in creating and maintaining a Common Installation Picture (CIP). Geospatial data set that depicts facilities and physical features on an installation.
• Skilled in Vector layer imagery that provides foundational views.
• Ability to read civil engineering design guidelines, construction specifications and details, As-built drawings and plans.
• Requires the ability to perform routine surveying and engineering calculations, general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Requires the ability to interpret policy and DOD directives. Work is governed by specific instructions, objectives and policies.
• Work requires the exercise of considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluation judgment.
• Requires the ability to drive motorized vehicles around facilities without supervision.
• Requires the ability to drive on the airfield and ramp without supervision.
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in GIS and CAD applications.

Nice To Haves

• GISP (Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional) designation
• Relevant ESRI Technical Certification (e.g., Enterprise Geodatabase Management, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS online)

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and maintain GIS datasets and maps using commonly adopted platforms such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD or similar. Performs complex spatial analysis, data conversion, and design to support AZ ANG Engineers on planning efforts, and decision-making.
• Leads the development, deployment, and ongoing optimization of maps, GIS tools, AutoCAD to ensure optimal performance on projects. Provide timely GIS guidance to AZ ANG departments and respond to data/map requests from internal departments. Convert sketches, as-built drawings and historical maps into digital formats using CAD and GIS tools.
• Works directly with AZ ANG Engineering department to successfully complete complex and multi-departmental GIS projects, from initial requirements gathering through final implementation and user adoption. Proactively identifies opportunities for GIS applications to improve facility operations and efficiency.
• Maintain engineering, planning and facility drawing files, as-builts and GIS. Scanning coordination of archives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree