There current vacancy is in the DoIT Department; however, this recruitment will be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies in other assignment areas. First review of applications will be Monday, May 25, 2026.

A GIS (Geographic Information System) Supervisor is responsible for supervising staff that develop, create, and maintain the GIS databases, coverages, layers, and linkages to various databases.  Duties may include:  coordinating the development and implementation of GIS applications within a department or unit; selecting, training, and evaluating professional and technical personnel; assigning and reviewing GIS data for completeness, accuracy, and neatness; performing complex spatial analysis and high-level queries; documenting complex procedures; developing policies and procedures; assisting with the preparation and administration of a department/unit budget; testing new applications and programs; serving as a member or leader of intra- and inter-departmental application development teams; conducting mapping research in the field and in the office to resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of data; and creating maps using GIS software.  This class performs related duties as required.

This class is distinguished from the GIS Specialist class by the full supervisory responsibilities of professional and/or technical staff, extensive area knowledge, documentation of procedures and standards, and knowledge of system design.  This class is supervised by an Assistant City Engineer, Deputy Engineer, Transportation Field Operations Superintendent, or Administrative Supervisor depending on assignment.  This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Employee Values:  All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required.  Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.  Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience working with GIS or a related field using Esri ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or related GIS mapping software.  Good (1 - 3 years) supervisory or lead experience. Minimum of one year experience using AutoCAD, SharePoint, and/or Microsoft Office products.

apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4867.pdf