LAND DEPARTMENT

1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: Open until filled

The Senior GIS Analyst serves as a high-level technical lead and key analytical resource for the Arizona State Land Department. Under the direction of the CIO, this role is responsible for performing advanced spatial analysis within a multi-disciplinary environment and producing high-quality cartographic, visualization, and reporting products to support the Department, external customers, and other state agencies. The Senior GIS Analyst drives operational efficiency by sourcing, evaluating, and integrating high-quality spatial data from diverse Federal, State, Local, and private entities into the agency’s enterprise GIS. Utilizing advanced automation tools—including FME, Python, ModelBuilder, and ETL processes—the position designs repeatable, efficient workflows to support programs across the agency. Additionally, this role provides technical support and training to agency staff and develops and supports custom web mapping applications. As a GIS advocate, the Senior Analyst collaborates across organizations and engages in local, state, and national working groups to promote GIS standards and best practices.

Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period, this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

• Performing spatial analysis in a multi-disciplinary work environment, producing products from the results, such as online or traditional maps using cartographic skills, reports, or other types of apps that visualize and/or report the results. Communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to locate relevant external GIS data and bring it into the enterprise GIS.
• Provides technical support to users or customers regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of GIS databases, applications and data collection devices.
• Develop tools and processes (e.g. ModelBuilder, ETL, Python automation) allowing for repeatable and efficient GIS workflows in support of programs across the agency.
• Create metadata, document workflows, and prepare reports as needed.
• Support field mapping needs for agency staff.
• Develop, manage, and maintain GIS data including: feature services, enterprise geodatabases and other industry formats.
• Be an advocate for GIS and participate in local, state, and national working groups.
• Apply the principles, theories, and concepts of the Arizona Management System; actively participating in 1:1 coaching sessions, daily group huddles, and huddle board updates; continually identifying areas for process and quality improvement; adhering to established standard work and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned and as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
• GIS systems, spatial data, database systems, coordinate systems, and development platforms
• Operating GIS hardware such as large format plotters and GPS devices
• The organization's policies, procedures, methodologies, and tools
• Public land survey system and land legal descriptions

Skilled in:
• Working with GIS geodatabases using federal, state, and local industry data models
• Using ArcGIS Pro for cartography, analysis, and data editing
• Esri's ArcGIS Online systems, including Web App Builder, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps and Survey123 (building surveys)
• Using tools for data automation, including ArcPy
• Working with raster data and utilizing imagery
• Common office software including MS Office and GSuite
• Digitizing non-geospatial records such as legal descriptions
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent Interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Time management, organization, and attention to detail

Ability to:
• Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Build strong relationships with both internal and external customers
• Develop and write technical documentation
• Express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field, equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years professional experience using Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise).

-Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid 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 required driver training. (refer to Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
-All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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.

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child, learn more here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable health insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

If you have trouble applying for this position, please email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting ASLD Human Resources at 602-542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.