Senior GIS (Geographic Information System) Technician

City of Mesa, AZ

$71K — $102K *
Mesa, AZ 85204In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent in GIS, Cartography, Geography, Civil Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Minimum two years of experience in GIS or related field.
  • 6 months - 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS Desktop, or AutoCAD.
  • Valid Class D Arizona Driver's License required by hire or promotion date.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, create, and maintain GIS databases and layers.
  • Supervise GIS Technicians and Technician Trainees.
  • Input and review GIS data for accuracy and completeness.
  • Apply GIS principles for spatial analysis and mid-level database queries.
  • Create advanced map layouts and views for complex projects.
  • Answer inquiries regarding map information and resolve citizen complaints.
  • Conduct mapping research both in the field and office.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within the city.
  • Exposure to a variety of GIS projects across different departments.
  • Ability to influence and improve city planning and operations.
  • Work in a collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Salary: $71,735.66 - $102,518.83 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17671
Department: (H900) Citywide
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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

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).
Link to Job Description
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01

Which vacancy do you want to be considered for? Please check all that apply.
  • The current vacancy in the Transportation Department
  • Future Citywide vacancies

02

Do you have an Associate's Degree or higher, or equivalent coursework at a technical or vocational school, in GIS, Cartography, Geography, Civil Engineering, or Computer Science? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be considered.**
  • Yes
  • No

03

How many years of experience do you have working with GIS or a related field?
  • None
  • Some but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more

04

Briefly describe your experience working with GIS or related field below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. ** To receive credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed, detailed application.**
05

How much experience do you have using Microsoft Office, ArcGIS Desktop, or AutoCAD?
  • None
  • Some but less than 6 months
  • 6 months or more

06

Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion?
  • Yes
  • No

07

Briefly describe your experience using Microsoft Office, ArcGIS Desktop, or AutoCAD below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. ** To receive credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed, detailed application.**
08

Please indicate which software applications you have experience using. Select all that apply.
  • ESRI ArcGIS Pro (Basic, Standard, and Advanced)
  • ArcGIS Desktop Extensions (3D Analyst, Data Reviewer)
  • ArcMap
  • ArcFM
  • RouteSmart applications
  • None of the above

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