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Assoc GIS Developer
Open Date: 08/06/26
Close Date: 08/27/26
Salary: $102,968.00 per year
Job Type: Regular
Location: Molasky Corporate Center, 100 City Parkway, Las Vegas
For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.
Hours of Work: 4/10s; M-Th 7am-6pm
FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The successful candidate may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong balance of ESRI platform proficiency, GIS software development experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment; and has knowledge and experience with the ESRI Water Utility Network (WUN) model, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ESRI web services, and enterprise GIS database design.
The candidate should have experience using, configuring, implementing form logic and deploying ESRI mobile app solutions (Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, QuickCapture); be proficient designing and developing ArcGIS Experience Builder apps and ArcGIS Dashboards that support business reporting and analysis; and has experience with scripting and automation skills, including experience with Python (ArcPy and the ArcGIS API for Python) and ETL processes using tools such as Safe Software FME.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a collaborative mindset, actively contributing ideas, sharing knowledge, and supporting team success. They are also committed to continuous learning and staying current with emerging GIS technologies, development practices, and industry trends.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, utilizes geographic information and related systems capabilities, tools and utilities and geospatial data to create custom maps, data displays, reports, analyses and other products; creates, processes, edits and maintains GIS databases and natural resources datasets and associated layers for research and analysis; and performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Geographic information system concepts, principles, tools and analytical techniques, including computerized mapping and attribute-data conversion, manipulation and analysis; cartographic and graphic design principles and best practices; applicable programming languages and tools; remote sensing concepts, principles and analytical methods and techniques, including feature extraction, vegetation analysis and change detection and processing and analysis of digital elevation data; relational database systems including architectures, design and development principles and administration tools; data editing concepts and tools in a versioned database environment; remote sensing (raster) database design and structure; geographic, geological and feature and terrain analysis applicable to the work; civil engineering design concepts, methods and terminology applicable to the display of spatial relationships of facilities data; analytical techniques using computer science, GIS and remote sensing technologies; GPS system concepts and analytical techniques; structure and operations of CAD systems and applications.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and complete GIS-based analytical and mapping projects to develop a variety of products and services to meet user needs in a timely manner; identify geo-data and information management issues and opportunities, analyze problems and alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations; set priorities and carry out assigned projects to most effectively meet customer needs; use ESRI ArcGIS, ESRI ArcSDE, Intergraph or other remote sensing software and other software as required in carrying out assignments; develop and implement appropriate procedures and prepare accurate GIS products and services that communicate effectively to varied audiences through visual media; communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; prepare clear, concise and accurate products in a variety of formats, project documentation and reports and other written materials; exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, representatives of other departments and divisions, professionals in other public agencies and others encountered in the course of work.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in GIS, geospatial sciences, remote sensing, civil engineering, computer science or a related field; and three years of increasingly responsible experience in the uses and administration of geographical information systems to produce analytical and cartographic products and services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid Nevada driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described hare are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to walk, stand or sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone and/or two-way radio; use hands to repetitively finger, handle, feel or operate standard computers, other office equipment and field data collection devices; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are occasionally required to lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees may be required to hear signal warnings while working around moving mechanical equipment and to differentiate operating equipment sounds.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills or information; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under changing and intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with managers, employees, vendors and other encountered in the course of work.