Sr GIS Analyst

Description

The City of Glendale's Innovation & Technology department focuses on the delivery and operations of vital IT infrastruc­ture, computer support, IT governance, project management, as well as support and maintenance of enterprise applications, data analytics, GIS services, and cybersecurity.

The GIS Analyst, Sr. assumes leadership in the design, development, maintenance and updating of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) web applications to include City of Glendale maps and GIS databases associated with those maps.

Job duties consist of working with legacy databases to develop appropriate work products using GIS tools. This position works with City Leadership, staff from various departments and City organizations to determine respective GIS needs. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of GIS systems including data collection, analysis, web app configuration and delivery.

This role has duties instructing, directing and checking the work of other GIS Analysts, Specialists, and Technicians.

This Position Is

• FLSA Exempt, and will be paid a salary regardless of hours worked per week.
• A Grade 414 with an annual salary between $93,240.00 - $139,860.00
  
  

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review:

• 2026 - 2027 Benefits Guide
• City of Glendale’s Benefits Page
  
  

The City of Glendale also offers Regular status positions the following:

• 10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays
• Vacation leave accrues at:
• 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year)
• Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years
• Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year)
• Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.
  

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

• Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period
• The current contribution rate is 11.98%
  
  

The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

Essential Functions

• Leads efforts to research, analyze and evaluate requests for new or improved GIS products including maps and web applications with emphasis on business need and benefit.
• Derives accurate GIS map and application needs analysis through stakeholder interviews.
• Designs, develops and implements web-based software GIS (ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Online) applications utilizing established City standards and practices. This includes the full web development life-cycle including:
• Gathering requirements.
• Identifying data sources (field data collection, business system data, existing data warehouse data, etc.) and loading these data to SDE.
• Creating maps and publishing them to Portal or ArcGIS Online.
• Configuring apps using Dashboards, Experience Builder, “Instant Apps”, etc.
• Documenting apps and training users.
• Interfaces with users, consultants, technical teams and vendors for maximum guidance in determining the most appropriate approach in providing GIS functionality.
• Ensures their code (e.g., Python scripts) changes are committed and managed using the City's documented code repository. Prepares and maintains documentation that is current and accurately reflects the GIS application architecture, components and software revision levels as appropriate.
• Implements and monitors appropriate application security procedures to safeguard the city infrastructure from physical harm, viruses, unauthorized users and potential data loss.
• Develops and monitors appropriate performance metrics to identify and correct application performance deficiencies.
• Develops documentation, checklists and processes for communicating appropriate support information to the city support personnel. Provides training as appropriate.
• Provides technical assistance, support and training to City staff; solves user problems with existing approved software application systems.
• Prioritizes tasks, meet project schedule requirements.
• Provides on-call support during non-business hours.
• Maintains a high level of current knowledge regarding systems, technology, and communications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors

Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or closely related field and five years of experience with ESRI software suite.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge Of

• Esri ArcGIS Pro 3.x and ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x, including Enterprise Geodatabase editing and maintenance
• ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online Web Applications including Dashboards, Experience Builder, Survey123
• ArcGIS Mobile Applications including QuickCapture, Field Maps and Survey123
• Database structures and integration
• ArcGIS Pro data management, map creation and geoprocessing tool automation
• Database operation, ability to create SQL statements
• GUI and web user interface design
• Statistical analysis data presentation
• Experience with Vertigis Studio is a plus
• Experience with attribute rules is a plus
• Experience with GIS Web Services is a plus
• Experience with ETL is a plus
  
  

Skill in:

• Troubleshooting computer software problems
• Creating design documents and user guides that accurately reflect business needs
  
  

Ability To

• Lead projects, prioritize tasks, meets project schedule requirements
• Act in a mentor capacity for junior staff
• Work effectively with users, technical personnel and consultants to achieve stated objectives
• Develop and instruct training programs in automated systems, microcomputers, software applications and usage
• Conduct research, prepare reports and recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Continually learn and demonstrate new skills via hands on training, classroom training and self-study
  
  

Special Requirements

• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.
  
  

Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory

To view the success factor definitions please click here. (If needed, click here to download PDF reader).

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Working Conditions

Office setting

Benefit information is outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/Benefits

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Do you agree that the information submitted in your application, resume, and the answers you provide to the following questions will be accurate, truthful, and are a true representation of your actual job duties and experience as listed in your application job history? Please note, any misstatement of material facts, misrepresentation, or falsification of job role, job title, or job duties will be grounds for disqualification from further consideration and may result in termination of employment.

• No, I do not agree.
• Yes, I agree.
  
  

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How many years of post secondary education do you have in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or closely related field?

• Less than 1 year
• Between 1 and 2 years
• An Associates Degree
• 3 or more years
• A Bachelors Degree
• 5 or more years
• A Master's Degree or Higher
• Professional Certification
• None of the above
  
  

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This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or closely related field AND five years of experience with ESRI software suite. Please select the answer below that best matches your experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or closely related field AND five years of experience with ESRI software suite.
• Master's Degree or higher in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or closely related field AND three years of experience with ESRI software suite.
• Associate's Degree in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or closely related field AND seven years of experience with ESRI software suite.
• 9 or more years of experience with ESRI software suite.
• None of the above.
  
  

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How many years of GIS experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Between 1 and 2 years of experience.
• Between 2 and 3 years of experience.
• Between 3 and 4 years of experience.
• Between 4 and 5 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience.
• None of the above.
  
  

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How many years of experience do you have creating ArcGIS (Portal or Online) Web applications?

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Between 1 and 2 years of experience.
• Between 2 and 3 years of experience.
• Between 3 and 4 years of experience.
• Between 4 and 5 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience.
• None of the above.
  
  

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How many years of experience do you have with the ArcGIS mobile app?

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Between 1 and 2 years of experience.
• Between 2 and 3 years of experience.
• Between 3 and 4 years of experience.
• Between 4 and 5 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience.
• None of the above.
  
  

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How many years of experience do you have with ArcGIS Enterprise/ArcGIS Online (AGOL)?

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Between 1 and 2 years of experience.
• Between 2 and 3 years of experience.
• Between 3 and 4 years of experience.
• Between 4 and 5 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience.
• None of the above.
  
  

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Which of the following do you have experience in? (Select all that apply)

• Python
• ArcGIS Arcade
• SQL
• None of the above
• Required Question