GIS (Geographic Information System) Specialist

There is currently a vacancy in the Water Resources and Development Services Departments; however, this recruitment will also be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies in other departments.

First review of all applications will be on Monday, November 16, 2026, and weekly thereafter as needed.

A GIS (Geographic Information System) Specialist is responsible for developing, creating, and maintaining GIS databases, coverage, layers, and linkages to various databases.  A GIS Specialist may be assigned to a department or unit, and coordinates GIS data or information that may have specific department/unit or Citywide implications.  Duties may include entering data into the GIS, providing GIS support to an assigned area, creating reports, reviewing GIS data for completeness, accuracy and neatness, applying GIS principles to support requests for spatial analysis of multiple and/or complex datasets, creating map layouts and views of the highest difficulty, conducting geoprocessing operations, digitizing information, georeferencing, documenting procedures, analyzing GIS field data, and interpreting plans, plats, maps and legal descriptions.  The GIS Specialist performs programming and analytical project responsibilities to include:  planning, developing, analyzing, and performing quality control functions of geographic related systems in support of the City’s GIS; and may provide guidance, instruction, and technical support to other City employees on GIS applications and practices.  By assignment, this class may supervise or mentor GIS Technician classes.  This class performs related duties as required.

This class is distinguished from the GIS Technician classes by the responsibility of developing and performing complex spatial analyses of multiple database sets and/or database queries, translating integrated spatial and business data into clear reports, dashboards, visualizations, and other decision-support products.  This class may perform full supervisory duties (by assignment) of GIS Technician classes.  This class is supervised by a GIS Supervisor, IT Engineer II, Management Assistant II, or administrative supervisor, depending on assignment.  By assignment, this class may be required to be available on a 24-hour basis to cover emergency situations.  This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.Employee Values:  All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required.  Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or closely related field.  Good (1 - 3 years) experience working with GIS or a closely related field, such as experience with spatial analysis, database queries, reporting, data visualization, or integration of spatial and nonspatial data.  A minimum of one-year experience in any of the following:  current GIS and related technologies such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcUrban, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, web mapping applications, personal and enterprise geodatabases, CAD platforms, collaboration tools, ESRI technologies (ArcGIS Desktop and extensions, ArcGIS Server, ArcObjects), Intergraph, MicroStation, SharePoint, or AutoCAD.  Experience in using current Microsoft Windows operating systems. 

Special Requirements.  Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date (by assignment).  Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of Public Safety assignments involving information systems, successful completion of an extensive background investigation may be required (by assignment).

Substance Abuse Testing.  Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of the assignment, individuals in this classification shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures (Police Department Assignment). 

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.  Experience in using Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL is highly desirable. Experience in Visual Studio, C#, MapObjects, ArcFM, ArcSDE, ModelBuilder, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, 3D Analyst, Python, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), VertiGIS Studio, or Data Interoperability is desirable.  Experience with SQL, ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, Survey123, Field Maps, data visualization or business-intelligence tools, enterprise permitting or asset-management systems, and workflow automation is desirable (Development Services Assignment).http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4591.pdf