DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

Address:  
**Various duty locations will be considered**
DFFM Office locations:

1110 W. Washington, Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85007

3650 Lake Mary Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86005

6781 E. Outlook Drive
Tucson, AZ 85756

Remote Work options

Salary: $73,000 - $83,200 Annually 

Grade: 26

Closing Date: November 18, 2024.

The Geographic Information System (GIS) and Data Administrator’s primary role for the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) is to administer GIS, Salesforce, and other Information System platforms and develop applications and services to support Forestry’s planning, operations, and reporting requirements (Forestry Districts, Forest Health, Invasive Species, Urban and Community Forestry, etc.). In addition, this position is responsible to: manage platform accounts (on- and off-boarding); systems and data security; collaboration with partners on data and systems integration; help train staff in use of platforms, apps, and services; support GIS staff with scripting and automation.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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, shall be performed within Arizona.

• Administer ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, Salesforce, and other Information System platforms, accounts, and services. Including: platform and data security; accounts management; troubleshooting
• Create and maintain applications and services for ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, Salesforce, and other Information System platforms. Including: lead discovery and user acceptance testing processes; debugging; process automation; platform interoperability using webhooks, etc.
• Prepare technical documentation on application and service specifications; ensures compliance with state IT and data policies; collaborate with system administrators and developers in partner organizations.
• Support and train DFFM staff and partners in the use of platforms, applications, and services
• Drive on State business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Esri GIS systems such as ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise Portal
• Programming languages, database management systems, development platforms, and systems integration
• ArcGIS Online scripting languages such as Python and Arcade
• GIS vector and raster data models and GIS Services (Feature Service, Image Service, Vector Tile Service, etc.)
• Current Esri GIS software and procedures

Skills in:

• Administering Esri GIS Platforms such as ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise Portal
• GIS programming and scripting languages such as Python, Arcade, and JavaScript
• Customer service
• Identifying customer needs and developing solutions to meet their needs.
• Problem solving
• Time management while handling multiple projects
• Interpersonal, written and oral communication

Ability to:

• Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization
• Develop and write advanced and complex technical documentation
• Quickly learn and develop in new programming languages, APIs, and platforms
• Evaluate and test emerging technologies
• Apply creative solutions to business problems to effectively meet business needs
• Use and put into practice the programming language(s) used in GIS
• Create applications and interfaces to display data and maps
• Create applications and interfaces to modify and manipulate data sets
• Interface with data in a complex environment
• Accommodate and account for highly complex geospatial aspects of GIS data
• Create applications and interfaces to relate data to answer the specific advanced and highly complex spatial questions
• Drive on State Business

Proficiency with administering and developing on: ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, and Salesforce platforms; experience with using webhooks to automate process across SAS platforms (Esri, Salesforce, Google); experience with LIDAR and remote sensing data and services management

A valid Arizona Driver's License.

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The current contribution rate is 12.29%

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Morgan Lee at mlee@dffm.az.gov for assistance.

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) 771-1457. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.