Senior GIS (Geographic Information System) Technician

City of Mesa•Mesa, AZ

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

A Senior GIS (Geographic Information System) Technician is responsible for developing, creating, and maintaining GIS databases, coverages, layers, and linkages to various databases. Duties may include: providing lead supervision and technical support to GIS Technicians and Technician Trainees; inputting and reviewing GIS data for completeness, accuracy, and neatness; applying GIS principles to support requests for routine spatial analysis and for mid-level database queries involving more complex logic, multiple criteria, and spatial relationships; creating map layouts and views of high difficulty and complexity; answering inquiries regarding map information; documenting procedures; conducting mapping research in the field and in the office to resolve conflicting information; researching and resolving citizen inquiries and complaints; and interpreting plans, plats, maps, and legal descriptions. This class performs related duties as required. This class is distinguished from the GIS Technician class by the lead supervisory responsibilities, performance of routine spatial analysis, providing mid-level database queries, and creating more advanced GIS mapping layouts/views of higher difficulty and complexity. This class is supervised by a GIS Supervisor, GIS Specialist, or administrative supervisor class depending on assignment. This class is FLSA non-exempt.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree, or equivalent coursework at a technical or vocational school, in GIS, Cartography, Geography, Civil Engineering, or Computer Science.
A minimum of two years’ experience working with GIS or related field.
Some (6 months – 1 year) experience using Microsoft Office, ArcGIS Desktop, or AutoCAD.
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

Responsibilities

Developing, creating, and maintaining GIS databases, coverages, layers, and linkages to various databases.
Providing lead supervision and technical support to GIS Technicians and Technician Trainees.
Inputting and reviewing GIS data for completeness, accuracy, and neatness.
Applying GIS principles to support requests for routine spatial analysis and for mid-level database queries involving more complex logic, multiple criteria, and spatial relationships.
Creating map layouts and views of high difficulty and complexity.
Answering inquiries regarding map information.
Documenting procedures.
Conducting mapping research in the field and in the office to resolve conflicting information.
Researching and resolving citizen inquiries and complaints.
Interpreting plans, plats, maps, and legal descriptions.