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
Employs extract-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 implementing statistical 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
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
License/CertificationsA valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required - VariousPreferred QualificationsPREFERRED 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 drivingPOSITION DETAILSJob ProfileJ0691 - Data Analyst II
View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.
Compensation GradeG108Hourly Range$29.23 - 43.85 USDThe 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)ExemptPosition TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeDepartmentWater UtilityDepartment Linkhttps://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/WaterBackground CheckThis position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.
ABOUT USBenefitsThe 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.
CitizenshipThe 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 EmployerThe 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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Recruiter NameRoxie EscarcegaRecruiter Email[email protected]For general Human Resources questions please contact 520-837-4190.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Two years of relevant experience
- A valid and unrestricted driver's license with two years of licensed driving
- Resume and cover letter submitted with required responses
- Employment authorization in the United States
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, MIS, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a relevant applied analytical field
What We Do
The City of Tucson is a municipal government organization founded in 1775 and incorporated in 1877. Operated as a City Manager-led Mayor and Council government, it employs over 5,000 dedicated staff members. The city serves as a thriving center for bioscience, aerospace/defense, optics, mining, and logistics, providing a wide array of public services to its population of over 540,000 residents.
