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Arizona Department of Revenue · 9 hours ago

GIS Analyst Senior

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Arizona Department of Revenue is seeking a GIS Analyst Senior responsible for coordinating all GIS aspects within the Information Technology Support Division. This role includes providing technical assistance, preparing operating procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while managing GIS projects and data integrity.

FinanceFinancial ServicesLegal

Hiring Manager

Laura Lezama

Responsibilities

Coordinating all GIS aspects for the Arizona Department of Review (ADOR) Information Technology Support Division

Determining user needs and providing technical assistance to the 15 County Assessors' Offices

Preparing and updating operating procedures and policies for the GIS system

Ensuring proper planning and execution of projects

Defining, developing and coordinating operational refinements and enhancements of the existing geographic information system

Communicating with users, planning and coordinating required mapping and changes to related IT or legislative projects

Providing training to more junior staff and contractors

Coordinating data acquisition, processing and distribution for implementation and refinement of the GIS

Preparing management reports, plans and other documents as requested by management

Developing, implementing, deploying and managing ESRI client and intranet based mapping products and their capabilities

Closely coordinating and quickly resolving description/map discrepancies

Performing maintenance on City annexations and TAC GIS layers to provide precise, up-to-date boundary data

Updating GIS layers upon changes in boundaries of newly created taxing districts

Coordinating with external sources including County Assessors to ensure data quality and integrity of GIS data and requested changes

Processing requests to create new or add additional data to GIS locators and using ESRI tools, and publishes updates to the web

Applying patches and troubleshoots issues using tools to validate data and its integrity, and runs other geo-processes as needed

Updating, coordinating, communicating, and using automation to maintain data integrity

Ensuring compliance with and audit readiness for all federal, state, state-wide, local, and other applicable regulatory requirements

Ensuring that technical processes are documented, maintained, updated and followed

Remaining current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities

Staying abreast of new GIS technologies and makes recommendations to management to optimize productivity and service

Actively contributing to team and individual effectiveness through the following: - Attending staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated

Completing all required training in a timely manner

Participating in assigned work teams as appropriate

May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested

Preparing for and actively participating in 1:1 coaching with supervisor

Maximizing work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and providing recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned

Recommending and implementing database changes to enable ease of data quality

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

GIS systemsESRI softwareDatabase managementCartographyCoordinate Geometry (COGO)Project managementAnalytical skillsLEAN principlesCommunication skillsTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor's Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment

Minimum of five (5) years of GIS and analysis experience (or equivalent experience, e.g., Advanced GIS software training – (e.g., modeling and database integration)

Extensive working knowledge of GIS systems, spatial data, database management systems, and development platforms

Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, computer programming and computer graphics

Knowledge of cartography, thematic maps, mapping applications and related mathematics

Knowledge of Coordinate Geometry (COGO) mapping technology

Working knowledge and operation of related GIS equipment i.e., plotter, printer, digitizer

Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills

Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations

Effective interpersonal skills and demeanor

Effective in the skill of synthesizing feedback and adjusting accordingly

Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive

Proficiency in computer setup and operations in a Windows environment

Proficient in installing, configuring and troubleshooting client and server based GIS/ESRI software and basic network/communication issues

Proficient in the use of systems such as ESRI based ArcGIS Desktop/Pro and Enterprise based software

Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Ability to translate legal documents with meets and bounds into GIS layers, and to prepare thematic maps as requested

Ability to read and analyze legal descriptions of taxing jurisdiction boundaries and determine tax area codes

Ability to prepare, present and explain map and GIS products/functionality to managers, users and other groups

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner

Ability to learn LEAN concepts, principles and tool

Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed

Willingness and ability to embody ADOR's core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)