GIS Specialist

City of Prescott; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellness services

Paid time off 25 days in first year

10 paid holidays + floating holiday

Free employee medical/dental/vision/DS

Pension through ASRS

Deferred compensation options

Job summary

The City of Prescott is seeking a GIS Specialist in the Public Works emphasis within the Information Technology Department. The role focuses on maintaining GIS data for sewer, water, stormwater, and pavement networks, providing support for the EAM system, and generating maps for project deliverables.

The ideal candidate has experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and data analysis, with a preference for GIS, Engineering, Geography degrees or related education.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; GIS/related degree preferred.
• 1 year of professional experience is desirable; internships or coursework may qualify.
• Knowledge of public works infrastructure and asset management concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance GIS data for sewer, water, stormwater, and pavement networks.
• Support staff using the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Prepare maps, figures, and data for official reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with staff and contractors on field data collection using ArcGIS apps.
• Develop and maintain GIS web applications and documentation.

Skills

GIS fundamentals

ArcGIS Pro

Data analysis

Spatial data

ArcGIS Online

Field data collection

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

GIS/Engineering/Geography degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Enterprise

AutoCAD

GPS surveying tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

SDE/Enterprise Geodatabases

Job description

GIS Specialist

Public Works Emphasis

Information Technology Department

Hiring Pay Range: $63,465.20 - $79,331.49 Per Year

Pay Grade: 112

Full Pay Range: $63,465.20 - $95,197.80 Per Year

FLSA Status: Exempt

Deadline to Apply: 09/22/2026

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

The GIS employee, reporting to the GIS Coordinator, plays a crucial role in managing public works infrastructure data. This position primarily involves maintaining and enhancing GIS data for sewer, water, stormwater, and pavement networks. Additionally, the employee will provide direct support to public works staff using the enterprise asset management (EAM) system, perform in-depth data analysis for official reports, and generate essential maps for various project deliverables.

Essential Duties:

• Performs data entry and spatial updates for infrastructure networks based on engineering as-built drawings, field observations, aerial photographs, and existing maps
• Ensures data integrity and synchronization between GIS feature classes and the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system using established tools and workflows.
• Identifies and resolves utility network errors, adhering to industry standards and best practices, to ensure proper topological rules.
• Prepares professional maps, figures, statistics, and other data for official reports, projects, and public presentations in a timely manner
• Supports and collaborates with department staff and external contractors on field data collection projects, including map and survey design, leveraging ArcGIS field applications.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of GIS web applications to enhance data accessibility for internal and external stakeholders.
• Creates and maintains clear, comprehensive documentation for GIS projects, workflows, and data standards.
• Provides technical assistance and training to department staff on the use of GIS applications and data.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. A degree or certificate in GIS, Engineering, Geography, or a related field is preferred. While one year of professional experience is desirable, we encourage recent graduates to apply if they can demonstrate relevant experience gained through internships, projects, or coursework. Candidates should preferably have knowledge of public works infrastructure, systems management, and asset management concepts. If using education as a primary qualification, please describe relevant coursework.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with basic GIS principles and concepts; understanding of spatial data, projections, coordinate systems, and basic cartography.
• Understanding of GIS data models and data structure (e.g., enterprise geodatabases, feature classes).
• Comprehension of public works infrastructure (sewer, water, stormwater, and pavement)
• Data maintenance using GIS software, particularly ArcGIS Pro.
• Exposure to enterprise asset management (EAM) and GIS data integration.
• Convert data between AutoCAD and common GIS formats.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online/Enterprise and foundational knowledge of Enterprise Geodatabases (SDE)
• Capability to assist with or conduct field data collection using survey grade GPS and tools like ArcGIS Field Maps
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot data errors and inconsistencies.
• Ability to design clear, effective, and professional maps.
• Ability to work accurately and with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from engineering consultants.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a standard City office environment.
• Safely lifts and carries computer equipment and other materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma St.

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.