GIS Applications Engineer

BuzzClan; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Glendale is seeking a GIS programmer/analyst to design, develop, maintain, and update GIS applications and databases associated with Glendale maps. You will collaborate with City leadership and departments to determine GIS needs and deliver compliant solutions.

Under general supervision, you will implement ESRI GIS technology, maintain documentation, and provide training and support to city staff, including on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering or Geography with two years of ESRI GIS experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Researches, analyzes and evaluates requests for new or improved GIS application functionality with emphasis on business need and benefit.
• Derives accurate GIS application needs analysis through stakeholder interviews.
• Designs, develops, implements and maintains software GIS applications utilizing established City standards and practices.
• Interfaces with users, consultants, technical teams and vendors for guidance on GIS functionality.
• Insures code changes and modifications are managed using a documented change request system.
• Prepares and maintains documentation that reflects the GIS application architecture and software revision levels as appropriate.
• Develops, implements and monitors application security procedures to safeguard the city infrastructure.
• Develops and monitors performance metrics to identify and correct application deficiencies.
• Develops documentation, checklists and processes for communicating appropriate support information; provides training as appropriate.
• Provides technical assistance, support and training to City staff; solves user problems with existing systems.
• Provides on call support during non-business hours.
• Maintains a high level of current knowledge regarding systems, technology, and communications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

ArcGIS

SQL

Web technologies

Data analysis

Windows OS

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Geography

Tools

ESRI GIS

Job description

City of Glendale is seeking a GIS programmer/analyst to design, develop, maintain, and update GIS applications and databases associated with Glendale maps. You will collaborate with City leadership and departments to determine GIS needs and deliver compliant solutions.

Under general supervision, you will implement ESRI GIS technology, maintain documentation, and provide training and support to city staff, including on-call duties as needed.