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Senior GIS City of Mesa, AZ - 3.9 Mesa, AZ Job Details Full-time $71,735.66 - $102,518.83 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Research Class D GIS software Full Job Description Description/Duties There is one vacancy in the Transportation Department; however, this recruitment will be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies. First review of applications will be Tuesday, September 8, 2026. A Senior GIS (Geographic Information System) Technician is responsible for developing, creating, and maintaining GIS databases, coverages, layers, and linkages to various databases.

Duties may include:

providing lead supervision and technical support to GIS Technicians and Technician Trainees; inputting and reviewing GIS data for completeness, accuracy, and neatness; applying GIS principles to support requests for routine spatial analysis and for mid-level database queries involving more complex logic, multiple criteria, and spatial relationships; creating map layouts and views of high difficulty and complexity; answering inquiries regarding map information; documenting procedures; conducting mapping research in the field and in the office to resolve conflicting information; researching and resolving citizen inquiries and complaints; and interpreting plans, plats, maps, and legal descriptions. This class performs related duties as required. This class is distinguished from the GIS Technician class by the lead supervisory responsibilities, performance of routine spatial analysis, providing mid-level database queries, and creating more advanced GIS mapping layouts/views of higher difficulty and complexity. This class is supervised by a GIS Supervisor, GIS Specialist, or administrative supervisor class depending on assignment. This class is FLSA non-exempt. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Qualifications & Requirements 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 an Associate's Degree, or equivalent coursework at a technical or vocational school, in GIS, Cartography, Geography, Civil Engineering, or Computer Science. A minimum of two years' experience working with GIS or related field. Some (6 months - 1 year) experience using Microsoft Office, ArcGIS Desktop, or AutoCAD. Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date (by assignment) .