GIS Data Analyst II

tucsonaz; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Data Analyst II position with the City of Tucson Water Department focuses on gathering, analyzing, and managing GIS data across the utility’s network. It includes QAQC oversight of GIS editors and creating data-driven dashboards and visualizations for decision makers.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience in GIS or analytics, with strong skills in geospatial analyses, ETL, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs geospatial analyses to enhance operations.
• Maintains relational databases and data systems.
• Provides QAQC oversight to GIS editors' work.
• Uses ETL tools to merge large datasets.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams on spatial data projects.
• Publishes data to City data portal and creates visuals.
• Develops SOPs for periodic tasks and supports projects.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

QA/QC

ETL

Statistics

Data visualization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

SQL/Databases

Data visualization tools

Job description

Tucson Water is the largest water provider in southern Arizona delivering safe, reliable drinking water to approximately 750,000 people across a 390-square-mile service area. Our team manages nearly 250,000 connections and delivers close to 30 billion gallons of potable water per year through an extensive infrastructure network that includes aquifer storage and recovery facilities, over 200 groundwater wells, 60 storage facilities, and 4,600 miles of pipeline. Tucson Water is recognized as a global leader for its water resource management, conservation programs and its commitment to sustainable, long-term water planning in the Sonoran Desert fully embracing the One Water philosophy.

As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit both a resume and cover letter at the time of application. Resumes and cover letters received after the application closing date will not be considered. Applications received that do not contain a resume and a cover letter with responses to the required questions listed below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.

In your cover letter, please ensure to include responses to the following:

• Describe your experience with GIS software and how you've used it for spatial analyses.
• Describe your use of statistical methods to identify and reveal trends, patterns, and relationships in data to provide guidance to others for decision making processes.
• Describe how you have been innovative using geospatial analysis tools.

Position Specific Summary

The Data Analyst II at the City of Tucson's Water Department is responsible for the gathering, analysis, and management of the utility's GIS data. This position is also responsible for the QAQC of GIS editors' work. The Data Analyst II is also empowered to use data in their decision-making process through innovative applications or dashboards, relevant data representation, and through development of new services / products / solutions for users. Work is performed under the supervision of the Management Coordinator. The Data Analyst II does not supervise.

Essential duties

• Performs geospatial analyses to enhance business operations of field technicians, maintenance crews, new area development, and planning and engineering
• Maintains and creates relational databases and data systems and performs work in a production environment with branch versioning across the utility's network map
• Provides quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) oversight to GIS editors' work and contributes to increased data quality that may include automation or other procedural changes
• Employs extract-transform-load tools to mine or combine large or disparate datasets
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams on spatial data projects and collaborates with City IT analysts to manage data stores and ensure data quality
• Informs departmental operations and decision-making, by implementing statistical methods to identify patterns and relationships in data
• Publishes data to the City's data portal for external use according to signed non-disclosure agreements and creates data visualizations and reports to present to audiences of varying technical backgrounds
• Develops and reviews standard operating procedures for periodic tasks and assists in special projects to build and support applications and maps for the Director's office

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

Two (2) years of relevant experience

Equivalency

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

License/Certifications

A valid and unrestricted driver's license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required - Various

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Statistics or Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering or any relevant applied analytical field.

A valid and unrestricted driver's license with two (2) years of licensed driving

Job Profile

J0691 - Data Analyst II View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent .

Compensation Grade

G108 Hourly Range

$29.23 - 43.85 USD The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and