GIS Specialist

City of Aurora

1d•$30 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

The GIS Specialist position is responsible for creating and maintaining web applications, reports, and other solutions to support Aurora Water staff. The position is also responsible for providing front-line support to users, including workers utilizing mobile GIS applications in the field.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
GIS classes from an accredited university, leading to a GIS certification, required.
At least 1 year of professional level GIS experience with ESRI products.
Colorado driver's license with a good driving history.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in GIS, cartography, drafting or related field preferred
GIS Certification from an accredited university
Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software, cartographic design, public utilities, and experience reading/interpreting Engineering design drawings.
Knowledge of related software (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, NEXGEN, FME, Aquanuity, and SQL) considered a plus.
Knowledge of the utility industry and ability to interpret engineering drawings preferred.
Demonstrable competence with: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey 123, Microsoft Suite, and GPS technologies.
Experience with programming, network systems, web services, and EAM software.

Responsibilities

Creating new assets and tracking their associated attributes in an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system using engineering drawings, intake forms, and other supplemental data.
Overseeing and conducting research to find and verify GIS data from source documents to maintain water department GIS and asset data.
Supporting asset management activities.
Providing training and technical assistance in the use of GIS data, software, and mobile applications to department staff.
Exhibiting excellent customer service skills with demonstrated professional demeanor.
Preparing maps for various department divisions using proper cartographic principles.
Utilizing ESRI ArcGIS Online/Portal applications such as web maps, web apps, dashboards, story maps and other applications to meet the needs of various department divisions.
Processing and sharing data for department GIS applications (system models, asset management, master planning etc.) and fulfilling external data requests as needed.
Identifying and solving technical problems independently.
Devising new approaches and alternative solutions to existing workflows.
The ability to brainstorm with others, thrive in a collaborative and productive team environment, multi-task and quickly adapt to change.
Performing GIS analysis to support decision making.
Assisting with field data collection as needed.
Keeping current on the latest GIS trends in technology and procedures and making recommendations for implementation in Aurora.
Writing user-friendly content that meets the needs of the target audience including technical standard operating procedures for the team and non-technical procedures for internal customers.
Performing additional related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Accrue paid time off
11 paid holidays
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Competitive total compensation package
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid leave program
100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
Continued education and career advancement opportunities