Enterprise GIS Administrator

City of Phoenix, Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Phoenix ITS is seeking an Enterprise GIS Administrator (ITAP II) to support over 40 enterprise geospatial servers. The role blends geospatial expertise with infrastructure management, focusing on ArcGIS Enterprise Architecture, high-availability ArcGIS Servers and Portal Servers.

Ideal candidate will monitor, troubleshoot, and propose system improvements, with proficiency in Esri ArcGIS, cloud GIS, IT systems and security practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS suite.
• Knowledge of cloud-based GIS solutions.
• Familiarity with IT systems and platforms.
• Understanding of security protocols for an enterprise GIS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ArcGIS Enterprise Architecture with high-availability servers and Portal Servers.
• Monitor, configure, troubleshoot, and implement improvements and upgrades for the GIS infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet project objectives and align GIS services with City needs.
• Support the Enterprise GIS team and work under supervision of the Enterprise GIS Manager.

Skills

Esri ArcGIS

System monitoring

Troubleshooting

IT systems and platforms

Security protocols

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

Esri GIS software

Job description

Salary: $76,294.00 - $112,715.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2026

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix, Information Technology Services Department (ITS) provides enterprise-wide IT and supports departments' business solutions. Our business is in the City of Phoenix, which means the work our IT professionals do helps to improve lives of residents, businesses, and visitors to Phoenix!

The Information Technology Services (ITS) department is seeking an Enterprise GIS Administrator (ITAP II) to help support the City's 40 plus enterprise geospatial servers. This position will serve an important role within the Enterprise GIS (eGIS) team. Collectively, the eGIS team manage enterprise GIS licensing, software, applications, services, open data and online GIS discovery. This position will help maintain theArcGIS Enterprise Architecture , containing high-availability ArcGIS Servers and Portal Servers. As such, the role requires a blend of geospatial expertise and infrastructure management skills, strong computer science skills, familiarity with Esri GIS software, spatial data and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to meet project objectives. The Enterprise GIS Administrator will work under supervision of the Enterprise GIS Manager, and directly with the enterprise GIS Architect on system monitoring, configuration, troubleshooting, improvements and upgrades.

Telework Work Eligibility, Conditions, and Requirements:

• This position is eligible for a hybridtelework schedule of up to five days per week, contingent upon performance, attendance, and approval from the Deputy Department head.
• The role requires flexibility to attend in person meetings or trainings at a designated City work location as operational needs arise. This may include midday, or same day requests to report onsite as operational needs arise.
  • Preference will be given to candidates residing locally or within the state of Arizona; however candidates willing to relocate by the time of hire are also encouraged to apply.

This temporary position will be funded through June 2028 with a possibility to be made a regular fulltime position in a future budget cycle. The temporary position will have benefits but will not earn city retirement credits or participate financially into the city's retirement program. If the successful candidate is a current City employee, all benefits will still be applicable, and the employee will still contribute to their pension. Temporary positions are not covered under civil service rules, and thus employment is considered "at-will", and employees may be separated at any time.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and recommend system improvements.
• Proficiency in Esri's ArcGIS suite.
• Knowledge of:
  • Cloud-based GIS solutions.
  • IT systems and platforms.
  • Best practices and security protocols for an enterprise GIS system.

SALARY

Pay Range:$76,294.40 to $112,715.20 annually.

Hiring Range:$76,294.40 to $102,232.00 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only:Please understand that this is pay grade 060. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.