The City of Chandler Development Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a GIS Senior Specialist. The position available is a full-time regular position with benefits. The work schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
*THIS IS A CONTINUOUS POSTING UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED.
FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE 10/13/2024.
Why work for Chandler?
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
Who we are
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.
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 ArcGIS experience in developing and maintaining cadastral landbase data and mapping.
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Minimum qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent technical coursework in GIS, mapping or drafting, computer programming or related fields; and3 to 5-years’ experience in ArcGIS, computer mapping or drafting, and Global Positioning Systems; andValid Arizona Driver’s License with acceptable driving record; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired qualifications
Experience in maintaining cadastral landbase data in ArcGIS ProAbility to read and interpret plats, civil construction drawings and plot legal descriptionsExperience in AutoCAD and importing/exporting CAD and otherdata formats into ArcGIS.Experience in creating maps and providing analysis and reports using ArcGIS.Demonstrate organizational skill and perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Starting salary is expected to be mid-range or above, depending on qualifications and experience. The position available is a full-time temporary limited benefits position and is subject to a six (6) month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for six (6) months should another position become available.
The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
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. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. 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 examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.