GIS Technician

The current vacancy is in the Mesa Fire and Medical Department. This recruitment will also be used to establish a Citywide eligibility list to fill possible future vacancies.

A GIS (Geographic Information System) Technician is responsible for inputting, updating, and maintaining GIS database coverages, layers, and linkages to various databases. Duties may include: preparing detailed maps using ESRI technologies (ArcGIS Desktop) and/or AutoCAD software; inputting and reviewing GIS data for completeness, accuracy, and neatness; creating map layouts and views of moderate difficulty and complexity; conducting geoprocessing operations and basic database queries involving simple attributes or spatial criteria;

digitizing; conducting mapping research in the field and in the office to resolve conflicting information; and interpreting plans, plats, and legal descriptions. This class performs related duties as required.

The GIS Technician is distinguished from the GIS Technician Trainee class by the more complex work assignments performed. This class is supervised by a GIS Supervisor, GIS Specialist, or administrative supervisor class depending on assignment. Employees may progress to this class by non-competitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements. This class is FLSA non-exempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to 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.

Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date (by assignment).

Experience using ESRI ArcGIS Pro (Basic, Standard, and Advanced);
ArcGIS Desktop Extensions (3D Analyst, Data Reviewer);
Arc Map;
ArcFM;
Route Smart;
AutoCAD; and Microsoft Office applications.

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