GIS APPS DEVELOPER

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER SENIOR/LEAD

Job Location:

Address: 150 N. 18th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $96,305

Grade: 27

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Job Summary

The Senior Applications Developer’s primary responsibilities will be leading the design, development, and integration of spatial technologies into applications in support of agency initiatives, including data modernization. This position will also assist with GIS system architecture design and implementation, and ongoing maintenance. Working with the GIS Manager, the senior application developer will engage with users on cross-functional project teams to determine and document requirements and develop technical solutions using industry-accepted best practices. This position also supports deployed geospatial applications, systems, and processes by proactively identifying and resolving technical issues, and writing technical documentation to describe GIS systems, data, and processes. Performs other duties as assigned.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona. The selected candidate should have a willingness to work in the office at least 1 day a week.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties

• Create, design, implement, and maintain applications according to Agile methodology through the development of user stories, functional and technical specifications, test cases, and system documentation.
• Performance tunes, reviews, and recommends improvements to existing code and architectures; implements upgrades and enhancements.
• Engages with stakeholders on cross-functional project teams to understand functional requirements, and contributes to the completion of functional specifications.
• Supports current geospatial applications, systems, and processes by proactively identifying and resolving complex problems with deployed systems; performing root cause analysis and remediation in one or more applications or systems
• Writing technical documentation and developing process diagrams to describe GIS systems, data, and workflows.
• Maintain effective working relationships to ensure existing and future applications comply with agency technology policies and rules.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge Of:

• Considerable knowledge of desktop, web, and enterprise GIS environments, spatial data formats, map projections
• Extensive knowledge of web programming languages e.g. HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript 3.x/4.x;
• Extensive knowledge of RDBM systems, e.g. SQL Server, enterprise file geodatabases
• Knowledge of relational database design, optimization, and management.
• Experience with Esri development platforms, e.g. Web AppBuilder, Experience Builder, ArcGIS JavaScript API, third-party API, and services integration
• Experience with ArcGIS Server/ArcGIS Enterprise
• Python proficiency for complex data processing
• Knowledge of security vulnerabilities and safeguards
• Applicable laws, rules, and policies regarding security, privacy, and management of confidential data
• Project management methodologies, including Agile
  
  
  

Skill In

• Using Esri ArcGIS Pro for spatial analysis and analysis, spatial data development, geoprocessing models, and scripting;
• Use ArcGIS Javascript APIs to develop and enhance web applications
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills to resolve issues in applications and systems
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Advanced skills in Python for data processing, analysis, and automation;
• Leading initiatives to develop solutions and processes to meet needs using unique innovative approaches
• Developing mapping applications and providing technical assistance in using these applications to internal and external stakeholders;
• Performing analytic functions including workflow and statistical analysis.
  
  
  

Ability To

• Present ideas visually, orally, and in writing in a clear, concise manner to partners and stakeholders;
• Act as lead on complex GIS tasks/projects;
• Prioritize and plan work activities; set goals and objectives; use time efficiently and shift focus as needed
• Assess stakeholder and end-user information needs;
• Develop and write advanced technical documentation;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals;
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes.
• Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
  
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, geographic information systems, engineering, or a related technical field with GIS emphasis; 5+ years of web development experience using Javascript, HTML 5, ArcGIS APIs, SDKs; also Python, SQL Server (or similar). A strong mathematical/statistical background is also preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issues pursuant to A.R.S.

• 36-113.
  
  
  

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans

− Paid vacation and sick time

− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

− 10 paid holidays per year

− Wellness program and plans

− Life insurance

− Short/long-term disability insurance

− Defined retirement plan

− Award winning Infant at Work program

− Credit union membership

− Transit subsidy

− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.