DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Work Location: 161st Air Wing/CES, Phoenix, AZ

Salary: Up to $37.7612 per hour (DOE) 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: April 25, 2026

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.

Responsibilities include:
• 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.

Knowledge of:
• All types of building construction, materials and methods through the stages of construction.
• CADD Technologies and software such as AutoCAD, ARCGISpro, geographic, and cartographic techniques used in the production of mapping and planning.
• 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:
• Convey GIS/spatial information to non-GIS/technical people through effective written, oral, and cartographic
• Analyze and interpret data to ensure accuracy
• Mathematical calculations and modeling, use of computer hardware (AutoCad) software.
• Working with various state and federal agencies on multi-projects.
• Speak and write effectively1
• 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.
• Create and maintain a Common Installation Picture (CIP). Geospatial data set that depicts facilities and physical features on an installation.
• Vector layer imagery that provides foundational views.

Ability to:
• 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.

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. Preferred qualifications include GISP (Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional) designation and relevant ESRI Technical Certification. (e.g., Enterprise Geodatabase Management, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS online).

• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) In/out of State travel required.
• Individual is required to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC).
• Associates degree in GIS, Engineering Technology, Urban Planning, or related field; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in GIS and CAD applications.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov.
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
ADA/EEO Employer
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer