Gis Analyst

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

Manage and reduce fire risk to protect Arizona's people, communities, and wildland areas to champion the health of Arizona's natural resources. The Department of Forestry and Fire Management provides services through strategic implementation of cooperative natural resources and fire assistance programs, development and support of statewide fire policies, and coordination of resources across all-lands and jurisdictions.

GIS ANALYST

Job Location:

Address:  

1110 W. Washington Street, Ste 500
Phoenix, AZ 85007

or

Virtual Office

Posting Details:

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 Annually 

Grade: 22

Closing Date:  March 11, 2025

Job Summary:

The Geographic Information System (GIS) and Data Analyst's primary role for the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) is to create, update, and report on GIS data within the Forestry Information Tracking System (FITS) and support Forestry planning, operations, and reporting requirements (Forestry Districts, Forest Health, Invasive Species, Urban and Community Forestry, etc.) through: GIS support to staff, contractors, and partners; data collection and maintenance; spatial and remote sensing analysis; product creation such as maps, reports, and ArcGIS Online apps and services. In addition, this position is responsible to: collaborate with partners on metadata, data and analysis exchange; quality control of data, analysis, and products (apps, maps, & reports); manage and track projects and tasks; develop and document GIS and Remote Sensing processes; lead team projects.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create, maintain, and improve FITS, GIS, and Remote Sensing products such as data, analysis processes, maps, reports, and apps. Support their user adoption. Provide Quality Control & Quality Assurance of GIS and Remote Sensing processes, data, and products.
• Create, maintain, and document desktop and online GIS data services, maps, and applications. Use and create scripts and online tools to automate data processing, analysis, and report generation. Identify, propose, and implement opportunities for use of GIS solutions to improve Forestry Programs' efficiency and to reduce waste.
• Support Forestry Programs by providing analysis and mapping for a wide variety of Forestry planning and operations needs and supporting staff as needed.
• Train staff and customers on: GIS and Data systems, products, and GIS desktop, online and mobile applications. Support staff with GIS and Remote Sensing analysis.
• Drive on State business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• GIS systems, spatial data, and database management systems and development platforms
• Mathematics, statistics, and spatial analysis methods (queries, reasoning, measurements, transformations, descriptive summaries, optimization, hypothesis testing)
• GIS vector and raster data models, Feature Services, Map Services, Vector Tile Services, and File GeoDB
• GIS and Remote Sensing data entry techniques and methodologies
• Current GIS desktop and mobile software and procedures
• GIS scripting languages such as Python and Arcade
• Quality Control & Quality Assurance of GIS processes, data, and products
• General forestry or natural resource management

Skills in:

• Internal and external customer service
• Interpersonal, written and oral communication
• Time management while handling multiple projects
• Problem solving
• Customer support in the use of GIS data and applications
• Data analysis and vector/raster-based spatial analysis
• Creating and editing GIS attributes and features using methodologies such heads-up digitizing, tracing, and conversion of other data sources
• File-based and online cartographic and map production
• Esri ArcGIS Pro software and ArcGIS Online platform
• Data management and Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) processes
• GIS scripting such as Python, Arcade, and R

Ability to:

• Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization
• Develop and write advanced technical documentation
• Understand and put into practice the advanced theories and process of programming language used in GIS
• Display data and create advanced maps
• Create, modify and manipulate advanced data sets
• Manipulate complex geospatial aspects of data
• Relate data to answer the specific advanced spatial questions being asked
• Do advanced analysis and produce advanced reports
• Participate on teams in the development of unique GIS applications designed to meet specific user and business needs
• Keep up with changing GIS software, service, and scripting requirements and standards (learn, unlearn, relearn)
• Operate and maintain GIS hardware software, plotter, GPS, mobile devices
• Apply creative solutions to business problems to effectively meet business needs
• Identify opportunities for use of solutions to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Drive on State business

Selective Preference(s):

Proficiency with: ArcGIS Pro software; ArcGIS Online platform; Salesforce platform; SQL, Python, Arcade, and R; GIS and Remote Sensing data gather, digitize, manipulate, and analyze; Lead a team and manage multiple projects; Knowledge of forestry or natural resource management; Bachelor’s degree in GIS, remote sensing, geography, or equivalent experience

Pre-Employment Requirements:

A valid Arizona Driver's License.

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The current contribution rate is 12.29%

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact David Barney at dbarney@dffm.az.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 771-1419. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.