Associate GIS Specialist/GIS Specialist

El Paso County•El Paso, CO

18h

About The Position

El Paso County’s Digital, Strategy, & Technology Department is hiring an Associate GIS Specialist or GIS Specialist to develop and maintain geospatial databases, applications, and maps that support County services and decisions. The role works with County departments and GIS users to understand functional and technical requirements, perform geospatial development and analysis, automate workflows, and maintain the accuracy and integrity of County data. The position requires regular in-person presence, although duties may be performed remotely depending on Department discretion and business needs. Some field work and travel are required. The Associate GIS Specialist performs geospatial database maintenance, research, analysis, and project development tasks as part of a team. The GIS Specialist also performs application analysis and logic design, develops or modifies moderate-to-complex programs, maintains project plans, assists with ArcGIS server administration, and contributes to departmental standards and development techniques. Both levels provide technical assistance and training to County employees and assist with GIS software installation and troubleshooting. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to change. Occasional on-call requirements may apply during emergency declarations; on-call status and weekend or evening hours may also be required. Salary ranges are $63,280–$94,990 annually for Associate GIS Specialist, with a hiring range of $66,000–$76,000, and $79,880–$119,940 annually for GIS Specialist, with a hiring range of $86,000–$90,000. Employment is subject to the County Personnel Policies Manual. Candidates must pass a conditional post-offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Associate GIS Specialist: two years of experience with ESRI GIS software. An associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of required experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years.
GIS Specialist: five years of experience with ESRI GIS software. An associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of required experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years.
Ability to develop GIS services using software-specific or general integrated development environments, such as Python or Visual Basic; the GIS Specialist may also use XML.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and technical competence in geospatial development, analysis, and design.
Effective verbal and written communication, including the ability to articulate user needs in technical and non-technical terms.
Ability to collaborate with IT staff on cross-disciplinary projects and database and technology integration.
Ability to work effectively with GIS service and resource users to determine functional and technical project requirements.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment; GIS Specialist must be able to do so with limited supervision.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Pass a conditional post-offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Associate GIS Specialist: bachelor’s degree in computer science, geography, planning, or a related field; three years of experience with ESRI GIS software.
GIS Specialist: bachelor’s degree in computer science, geography, planning, or a related field; six years of experience with ESRI GIS software.

Responsibilities

Maintain spatial databases for County departments and offices and meet with users to determine functional requirements.
Participate in feasibility studies to determine computer systems or geospatial solutions.
Generate tables, statistics, maps, and, for the GIS Specialist level, coverages and feature classes to meet internal and external client requests.
Plan, prepare, and conduct program, system, and integration testing; generate test data and analyze test results for errors.
Perform data collection necessary to complete client requests.
Use quality-control techniques to protect the integrity of County data.
Prepare and maintain documentation of spatial database maintenance activities and document program logic and user procedures.
Prepare data releases for internal and external clients.
Assist the Customer Support team with GIS software installations and troubleshooting.
Resolve County employees’ GIS-related problems, explain procedures and methodologies, and provide training.
For GIS Specialist: perform application analysis and logic design; analyze system intent, inputs, and reporting requirements; and define flow charts and system structure diagrams.
For GIS Specialist: develop or modify moderate-to-complex programs to meet customer requirements and maintain project plans.
For GIS Specialist: assist with administration of ArcGIS server applications and services.
For GIS Specialist: assist programming staff and users with development standards and techniques and participate in developing new techniques and departmental standards.
Perform other duties as required.