DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

Address: 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310

 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $60,750 - $109,696 

Grade: 26

This position is funded for a period not exceeding two years

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The GIS Developer is a key member of the GIS team within the Information Technology Division (ITD-GIS), working under the direction of the GIS Supervisor. This role involves close collaboration with the Application Development group and cross-functional teams across the agency to design, build, enhance, and maintain high-impact GIS web and desktop applications. These tools directly support internal operations and serve the citizens of Arizona by enabling data-driven decisions related to water resource management, planning, and public access.

This is an exciting opportunity for a full stack developer with Esri platform experience who is passionate about applying technology to real-world challenges. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and takes pride in developing reliable, user-focused solutions that make a tangible difference for both the agency and the public.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based on the department's business needs and a continual meeting of expected performance measures. A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office per week is required.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Builds Production Web Applications: Gathers (or works with Business Analyst to gather) business requirements. Designs and deploys applications following industry best practices and ADWR development standards. Builds custom desktop GIS tools, automates GIS workflows, and writes database queries.
• Maintains Production Web Applications: Resolves service requests from team members and customers in a courteous and timely manner. Updates code to avoid deprecations and ensure compatibility. Maintains custom desktop GIS tools, GIS workflows, and database queries.
• Communication: Communicates with team members and customers (internal and external). Gives technical presentations within the Agency and at outside meetings and conferences. Shares programming techniques and best practices with other ADWR staff. 
• Technical Documentation: Authors and maintains well-formatted code, code comments, standard work, help documents, diagrams, and other technical documentation.

Knowledge of:

• Web development in an Esri environment, including the ArcGIS Developer resources, the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, ArcGIS REST services, the Esri Jimu library, and ArcGIS Experience Builder Developer Edition
• Python programming and ArcPy scripts and tools
• ArcGIS Pro knowledge: basic geospatial analysis, basic editing, and basic cartographic design
• Version control using Git
• Software development best practices, including the Agile software development life cycle, testing environments, source control, DevOps workflows, and technical documentation
• Developing connections to database management systems
• Basic geospatial analysis
• Basic cartographic design
• Experience with database management systems such as Oracle or SQL Server and experience writing intermediate level SQL queries
• Knowledge of Docker or other containerization technologies
  

Skills in

• Developing web applications in a Windows environment using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSX, TypeScript, React, SQL queries, browser developer tools, and responsive application design.
• API Development
• Python and ArcPy scripting
• Debugging code, troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving technical issues with web applications
• Working well within a team environment including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with ADWR, other governmental entities, private and public sector
• Verbal and written communication
• Effectively dealing with deadlines
• Problem solving and process improvement
• Customer service

Ability to:

• Stay up-to-date on technologies relevant to position and quickly and independently learn new programming languages and software
• Maintain an organized development environment and workflows
• Write clear technical documentation
• Give concise and effective reports on progress and roadblocks
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, including conflict resolution
• Negotiate deadlines, set intermediate milestones, and follow through on commitments
• Prioritize tasks and competing deadlines
• Report delays to teammates and customers in a timely and courteous fashion
• Master the data and workflows used by business units across the agency
• Translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Seek help from colleagues to fill personal knowledge gaps
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Share technical skills and knowledge, and train and mentor junior technical staff

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, GIS, or a related field is preferred.
Experience with database management systems such as Oracle or SQL Server and experience writing intermediate level SQL queries

At least two years of professional application development experience, including one year of Esri development experience.

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 provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Sick Leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Credit union membership
• Wellness plans
• LinkedIn Learning membership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement system (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. The current contribution rate is 12.27%.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602) 771-8500 for assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.