GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$55,000

About The Position

The GIS Specialist position creates, maintains, and verifies statewide GIS-based tax area code maps and files to ensure accurate property valuation allocation based on situs locations.

Requirements

Working knowledge of GIS systems, spatial data, database management systems
Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology
Knowledge of cartography, thematic maps, mapping applications and related mathematics
Knowledge of Coordinate Geometry (COGO) mapping technology
Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills
Effective organization and time management skills
Effective interpersonal skills and demeanor
Effective in the skill of synthesizing feedback and adjusting accordingly
Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.
Proficient in the use of systems such as ESRI based ArcGIS Desktop/Pro and Enterprise based software
Ability to translate legal documents with metes and bounds descriptions into GIS layers, and to prepare thematic maps as requested
Ability to read and analyze legal descriptions of taxing jurisdiction boundaries and determine tax area codes
Ability to prepare, present and explain map and GIS products/functionality to managers, users and other groups
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
Ability to learn LEAN concepts, principles and tool
Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem
Organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues
Identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data.
Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another
Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Minimum of two (2) years of GIS and analysis experience (or equivalent experience, e.g., intermediate GIS software training – (e.g., modeling and database integration)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in in Geology or Physical Geography with an emphasis on GIS
Previous experience using ArcGIS Pro
Previous experience reading property legal descriptions
Previous experience using COGO (ESRI or AutoCAD)

Responsibilities

Integrating spatial data
Collaborating with stakeholders (including those focused on annexations, centrally valued property and county assessors)
Ensuring accuracy of property location and valuation for tax purposes.
Reviewing valuation compliance, developing statistical data
Presenting GIS information.
Closely coordinates and quickly resolves description/map discrepancies
Updates GIS layers upon changes in boundaries of newly created taxing districts
Works with internal annexation staff to identify property tax area codes associated with annexations
Coordinates with external sources such as Cities, Towns, Special districts, County Assessors, CVP taxpayers and others to ensure data quality and integrity of GIS data and requested changes
Provides GIS-based location analysis to support CVP review and verification of tax area code (TAC) accuracy
Follows documented procedures to support compliance with applicable statutes and guidelines
Escalates statutory or compliance-related questions to senior staff as needed
Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts.
Stays abreast of new GIS technologies and makes recommendations to management to optimize productivity and service
Completes all required training in a timely manner.
May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested.
Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS)
Provides recommendations for process improvement
Recommends and implements database changes to enable ease of data quality

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance