GIS Data Analyst II

Posting Close Date

Application and Special Instructions

Posting Close Date

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

Application and Special Instructions

Tucson Water is the largest water provider in southern Arizona delivering safe, reliable drinking water to approximately 750,000 people across a 390-square-mile service area. Our team manages nearly 250,000 connections and delivers close to 30 billion gallons of potable water per year through an extensive infrastructure network that includes aquifer storage and recovery facilities, over 200 groundwater wells, 60 storage facilities, and 4,600 miles of pipeline. Tucson Water is recognized as a global leader for its water resource management, conservation programs and its commitment to sustainable, long-term water planning in the Sonoran Desert fully embracing the One Water philosophy.

As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit both a resume and cover letter at the time of application. Resumes and cover letters received after the application closing date will not be considered.Applications received that do not contain a resume and a cover letter with responses to the required questions listed below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.

In your cover letter, please ensure to include responses to the following:

• Describe your experience with GIS software and how you've used it for spatial analyses.

• Describe your use of statistical methods to identify and reveal trends, patterns, and relationships in data to provide guidance to others for decision making processes.

• Describe how you have been innovative using geospatial analysis tools.

Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions, please contact Angelica Martinez at[email protected]

Position Specific Summary

The Data Analyst II at the City of Tucson’s Water Department is responsible for the gathering, analysis, and management of the utility’s GIS data. This position is also responsible for the QAQC of GIS editors’ work. The Data Analyst II is also empowered to use data in their decision-making process through innovative applications or dashboards, relevant data representation, and through development of new services / products / solutions for users. Work is performed under the supervision of the Management Coordinator. The Data Analyst II does not supervise.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs geospatial analyses to enhance business operations of field technicians, maintenance crews, new area development, and planning and engineering

• Maintains and creates relational databases and data systems and performs work in a production environment with branch versioning across the utility's network map

• Provides quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) oversight to GIS editors' work and contributes to increased data quality that may include automation or other procedural changes

• Employsextract-transform-load tools to mine or combine large or disparate datasets

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams on spatial data projects and collaborates with City IT analysts to manage data stores and ensure data quality

• Informs departmental operations and decision-making, by implementingstatistical methods to identify patterns and relationships in data

• Publishes data to the City’s data portal for external use according to signed non-disclosure agreements and creates data visualizations and reports to present to audiences of varying technical backgrounds

• Develops and reviews standard operating procedures for periodic tasks and assists in special projects to build and support applications and maps for the Director's office

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Experience

Equivalency

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

License/Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Work Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience

License Requirements: None

Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Statistics or Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering or any relevant applied analytical field.

A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade

Hourly Range

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Background Check

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

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 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

The city does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

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The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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For general Human Resources questions please contact 520-837-4190.