GIS PROGRAMMER

The City of Tucson Information Technology Department (ITD) is seeking a motivated and innovative GIS Programmer to join our team. The ITD GIS and Data Analytics team assists with overall GIS functions and analytics which spans the City organization to provide centralized access to managed data to find trends and answer questions that improve service delivery and contribute to quality of life. The diversity of business functions makes for a dynamic work environment that is both challenging and rewarding.

Performs complex, integrated computer programming, data analysis, and software development for GIS applications, to include maintenance of existing systems and research/development for future systems and/or enhancements.

The GIS Programmer position designs, creates, modifies, or manages GIS software applications.

Time is divided between the maintenance of current applications and the design of new applications. The GIS Programmer may also be called upon to do mapping.

Provides internet and web based support, as well as technical support to other GIS professionals.

Develops spatial and non-spatial databases.

Position is responsible for effectively integrating GIS with other applications and enterprise database systems.

Administrating and working with data in the ArcGIS Online and Enterprise environments.

Minimum Education Level & Type: bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 3 years of experience in programming in Visual Basic, C++ or vendor specific GIS software programming languages 

Ability to interpret user needs into useful applications, and a strong background in GIS and database theory.

Bachelors or Master's degree in Information Technology, Geography, Management Information Systems, or Computer Science.

• Strong understanding of coding and the ability to write scripts using statistical computer language(s) including but not limited to: Structured query language
• An understanding of REST-based web API's
• Experience the Arcade scripting language
• Working experience with the following Esri applications:
  • Web AppBuilder
  • Experience Builder 
  • Survey 123     
• ArcGIS Dashboards  
• StoryMaps       
• ArcGIS Hub
• Familiarity with Geocortex essentials
• Python programming experience
• Strong background in GIS and database theory
• Ability to interpret user needs into useful applications
• Outstanding problem solving and trouble shooting skills are essential

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to participate in a telephonic screening and a virtual panel board interview.

As part of the online application process all applicants are required to submit a resume under the "Resume" tab or email to Shelly.Urias@tucsonaz.gov Resumes will be reviewed and scored.  Please ensure your application contains the required resume prior to submission. Applications received without a resume will be considered incomplete.

• Telephonic Screening will be held: April 1, 2021
• Virtual Panel Board Interviews will be held: April 8, 2021

Upon completion of all examination processes, the highest scoring applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:  

• 10% of your rating for education and work experience
• 10% of your rating for resume review
• 80% of your panel board interview  

This recruitment will establish a civil service list that will be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within the next 6 months.

Veterans, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  If you qualify for preference points as outlined in the Employment Profile, you must upload your documentation as part of the application process or email it to Shelly.Urias@tucsonaz.gov. The DD 214 must be a copy that indicates characterization of service.  

If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please email Shelly.Urias@tucsonaz.gov at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.

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To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.