Senior GIS Analyst na Town of Marana, AZ

About the Department

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix.  The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.
  
Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together.  Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

Position Duties

The Town of Marana is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to work in the Information Technology Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in applying GIS concepts and skills to solve real world problems and improving the ability of Town departments to fulfill their mission. This is a vital role in maintaining our data currency and exploring and implementing GIS solutions to improve established business processes. This position will also work within our team to maintain and develop web and mobile GIS solutions. This is an exciting position and will offer you the opportunity to utilize not only your existing GIS skills but allow you to expand those skills, all while helping the Town of Marana maintain its 5-star service level to its citizens.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page. 

Alternative work schedules / scheduled telework may be available

Expected Hiring Range: $70,538 - $88,173 

• Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

Salary Range: $70,538 - $105,807

Minimum Qualifications

• Designs and/or prepares cartographic representations of GIS data as needed from all Town departments, using both desktop and web mapping applications
• Acts as the lead technical addressing official for the Town and maintains and troubleshoots GIS addressing data
• Coordinates with stakeholders and leads GIS projects from all Town departments
• Acts as a lead in the training and guidance of GIS Analysts in GIS procedures and analysis
• Processes and loads aerial raster imagery into enterprise GIS databases

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, or related field. (Additional relevant professional experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.)
• Over three years of experience in ArcGIS Pro, including installation, and working with enterprise geodatabases in a versioned environment
• Ability to pass the Town of Marana background check
• Must pass fingerprint clearance background check

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Proficient in the administering and development of web and mobile GIS products, including Survey123

• Proficient with scripting languages, such as Python and ArcGIS Arcade.
• Proficient in managing enterprise geodatabases, including design and creation, with special consideration given to experience with geodatabases deployed on MS SQL.

• Experience leading GIS projects and providing technical leadership to other team members

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements.  A first review date of applications will be conducted on 9/22/2025.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 9/21/2025.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.
 
TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
 11555 West Civic Center Drive
 Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
 ph (520) 382-1900  /  fx (520) 382-3500
  
QUESTIONS
 Human Resources Staff Contact
Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / [email protected]

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.