Description

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is a multi-modal transportation agency that is responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining a complex highway system in addition to providing title, registration and driver license services to the general public throughout the state of Arizona. ADOT also operates and maintains the Grand Canyon Airport and publishes the award-winning Arizona Highways magazine. ADOT values its employees, challenges them to continuously improve the way we do business, to meet and exceed the needs of our customers, and to carry out their duties in an ethical manner. Apply today at https://secure.azstatejobs.gov for a chance to become a part of the ADOT team.

SR. GIS PROGRAMMER ANALYST/DEVELOPER
(DT Information Technology Specialist IV)
ASD/Information Technology Group
Work location: 2739 E Washington St., Phoenix, AZ

Three positions available

NOTE: A written exercise will be required as part of the recruiting process.

Uncovered: State service position not subject to State Merit System requirements.

Job Description: Will report to the ITG Information Delivery Solutions (IDS) Application Solutions Manager and is responsible for day-to-day onsite implementation of GIS for ADOT. The role provides direct customer support and project management to a variety of business lines. This involves needs assessment & workflow analysis, data development, spatial analysis, map production, GIS related software development, maintenance, and/or upgrading existing applications, and training users. This is not a supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
*GIS data development, editing and quality control procedures.
*ESRI spatial data formats and the editing/correcting of spatial
data using ESRI tools.
*Relational Database Management Systems (SQL Server).
*Software development methodologies and design techniques.

Skills in:
*Using ESRI GIS software (ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, and ArcGIS desktop).
*Programming applications using IIS, ASP.NET, C# (or Java), JavaScript, HTML,
Python, or ArcObjects.
*Using Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft Office products.
*Oral and written communications skills.
*Troubleshooting, analysis, and resolution of technical issues.

Ability to:
*Implement GIS technologies, specifically ESRI, in an enterprise environment.
*Analyze business processes and migrate to GIS.
*Maintain GIS applications, updates, patches, licensing at the desktop and server levels.
*Work productively with a wide range of people.
*Provide on-call support for numerous GIS/Mapping related applications on a 24×7 basis.

Ideal Candidate: Will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Geography, GIS or related field from an accredited college/university, or 5 or more years equivalent working experience in implementing GIS technologies, specifically ESRI, in an enterprise environment.

Preference is given to candidates who possess a master’s degree and/or prior experience supporting government clients in an IT environment.

Note: Employment is contingent upon passing a medical/physical examination.

This position will remain open until filled. First review of resumes will begin on February 5, 2010. Any additional resumes will be reviewed as needed.

All newly hired employees are subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility, Verification Program.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, life insurance for employees and dependents, short and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts. Another benefit to working for ADOT is the excellent retirement program provided to our employees by the Arizona State Retirement System. ADOT also provides a variety of training and career advancement opportunities. Please visit http://www.azdot.gov/Inside_ADOT/HR/Employment.asp to learn more about benefits given to ADOT employees.