GIS Data Analyst II

The City of Tucson Water Utility is seeking a GIS Data Analyst II to gather, analyze, and manage GIS data that supports utility operations and departmental decision-making. The role includes QAQC oversight of GIS edits and contributes to dashboards, data products, and mapping solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform geospatial analyses to support business operations for field technicians, maintenance crews, new area development, and planning and engineering.
• Maintain and create relational databases and data systems, working in a production environment with branch versioning across the utility’s network map.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) oversight for GIS editors’ work to improve data quality through automation or other procedural changes.
• Use extract-transform-load (ETL) tools to mine, combine, or integrate large and disparate datasets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on spatial data projects and coordinate with City IT analysts to manage data stores and ensure data quality.
• Apply statistical methods to identify patterns and relationships in data that inform departmental operations and decisions.
• Publish data to the City data portal for external use in accordance with signed non-disclosure agreements, and create data visualizations and reports for audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Develop and review standard operating procedures for periodic tasks and assist with special projects to build and support applications and maps for the Director’s office.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.
• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license, with two (2) years of licensed driving required.

Technologies

• GIS
• Extract-transform-load (ETL)
• Relational databases
• Dashboards
• City data portal
• Data visualizations
• Branch versioning

Location, Schedule, and Working Conditions

Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite)

Department: Water Utility

Position Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Working conditions: Mostly office environment. All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Compensation and Position Details

• Hourly Salary Range: USD 29 - 43 per hour (Hourly Range noted as $29.23 - 43.85 USD)
• Job Profile: J0691 - Data Analyst II
• Compensation Grade: G108
• FLSA: Exempt
• Department link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Water

Application Requirements

Close date: Applicants must submit a completed application by 09-21-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

• When applying online, submit both a resume and a cover letter at the time of application.
• Resumes and cover letters received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Applications that do not include a resume and a cover letter with responses to the required questions will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further.
• Include in the cover letter: experience with GIS software and how it has been used for spatial analyses.
• Include in the cover letter: use of statistical methods to identify trends, patterns, and relationships in data that guide decision-making processes.
• Include in the cover letter: examples of how you have been innovative using geospatial analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Statistics or Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or another relevant applied analytical field.
• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving.

Additional Information

• Background check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
• Second Chance Employer: The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.
• Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City does not offer visa sponsorship.
• Equal opportunity: The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
• ADA accessibility: The City of Tucson provides access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation. Contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Recruiter Contact

For questions, contact Angelica Martinez at [email protected].