Organization:
Arizona Department of Health Services
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
Posted:
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Deadline to apply:
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Link to posting:
The Arizona Department of Health Services is seeking qualified applicants to fulfill the role of GIS Analyst.
GIS Analyst - JOB ID: 19426
Division for Planning and Operations/Office of Human Resources
Apply by: Open until filled first resume review will be on 1 Dec 15
150 N. 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
This position:
- Provides GIS services to include: mapping, geocoding, spatial analysis
- Trains beginning GIS users
- Develops data used in calculating rates and producing maps
- Maintains GIS software and resources
- Researches GIS problems and potential solutions
- Supports a diverse multi-cultural workforce by promoting equal opportunity
- Helps create an inclusive work environment
- Performs other duties as required.
ADHS supports a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of ADHS, and creates an
inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Knowledge of:
GIS systems
ESRI software suite of GIS Software (ArcInfo Arc View, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server) and all related software
Spatial data, database management systems, development platforms
High level information technology systems
Geographic, Social Science and Computer Science Concepts
Performance management (PM) model and continuous quality improvement (CQI) methods in a public health setting.
Skills:
Customer Service
Interpersonal, written, and oral communication
Performing map projections
Spatial and data analysis
Spatial data conversion
Acquisition and manipulation
Creating maps for reports, presentations, videos, the web, and various other media forms
Abilities:
Balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks
Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization
Develop and write advanced technical documentation
Understand and put into practice the advanced theories and process of programming language used in GIS
Create , modify and manipulate advanced data sets
Manipulate complex geospatial aspects of data
Relate data to answer the specific advanced spatial questions being asked
To do advanced analysis and produce advanced technical reports
Participate on teams in the development of unique GIS applications designed to meet specific user and business needs
Effectively teach complex ideas and methods to staff not trained in GIS
Selective Preferences:
Bachelor’s degree plus 2-4 years of GIS and analysis experience (or equivalent experience)
Intermediate GIS software training (e.g. extensions)