Gis Senior Specialist

The City of Chandler Development Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a GIS Senior Specialist. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. This position will work a Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm schedule.
The City
Chandler, the fourth largest City in Arizona, is in one of the fastest growing innovation and technology centers in the nation. Chandler is a vibrant, diverse, fiscally responsible community with a supportive business climate that attracts global industry leaders, exciting startups, talented workers, and their families. In addition to being a great place to live, play and work our local hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants and ample shopping opportunities make Chandler one of Arizona's great vacation spots.
Why work for Chandler?
Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
12 paid holidays per year plus additional time off at the end of the year (Winter Break)
Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually, $3200 for part time employees
City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% City contribution match
3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
Flexible schedule/Remote work options (WHEN AVAILABLE)
Diverse and inclusive environment
Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Who we are
The City of Chandler Development Services team, consisting of 83 positions, provides sound land use planning strategies, responsible design development standards, and high quality, safety compliant infrastructure in all areas of Development Services, including planning, GIS, building safety, development engineering, telecommunications and utility franchise, City fiber, transportation engineering, and customer service and permits.
We are a progressive and innovative team that partners with the development community, contractors, other departments, and citizens to deliver quality services in support of the City of Chandler's Mission and Values.
Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with experience in reading civil construction plans and creating / updating / maintaining utility networks in GIS.
Essential Functions:

1. Creates and updates maps, graphs, and tables.
2. Performs analysis and generates reports.
3. Develops and maintains GIS data; ensures the integrity and accuracy of data.
4. Assists in the maintenance of Land Information Systems (LIS) data layers; ensure streets, subdivisions, developments, and capital improvement projects are accurately recorded and maintained within departmental and City-wide maps.
5. Creates and updates utility infrastructure features into GIS system.
6. Provides instruction and training for GIS end users, as needed.
7. Documents GIS processes for ease of use and understanding.
8. Troubleshoots the City's GIS related hardware and software issues.
9. Tests new software upgrades and applications.
10. Responds to internal and external inquiries.
11. Reads and interprets engineering and building construction drawings, site plans and plats.
12. Reviews residential and commercial site plans and plats for establishing and assigning block numbers, addresses, and street names; provides information to developers and other stakeholders.
13. Ensures compliance with the Street Naming and Addressing Procedures and as-built records management practices.
14. Provides backup support for other staff within the same classification or below.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent technical coursework in GIS, mapping or drafting, computer programming or related fields; and
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in ArcGIS, computer mapping or drafting, and Global Positioning Systems; and
• Valid Arizona Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in processing wet utility networks in ArcGIS
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction as-builts
• Experience with Asset Management systems

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment MVRRS (Motor Vehicle Record Request System) check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results.
The City of Chandler fingerprints all applicants, 18 years of age and older, selected for hire to evaluate the fitness of prospective employees.
The position available is a full-time position and is subject to a six (6) month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for four (4) months should another position become available.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Employment Type: Fulltime-Regular