Senior GIS Analyst

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

2d • $74,276 - $122,555 • Hybrid

About The Position

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is hiring a full-time Senior GIS Analyst for its Utilities Billing team, within the Revenue and Accounting Division. The team uses aerial photography and GIS mapping to monitor changes in impervious areas and frontages that form the basis for stormwater and sidewalk charges. It also tracks enterprise assets and infrastructure and supports citywide GIS technology, data integrity, and reporting.

The position manages enterprise GIS databases and spatial data infrastructure; performs advanced spatial analysis and modeling; develops web maps and dashboards; automates GIS workflows; and supports projects from scoping through delivery. The Senior GIS Analyst also advises customers on mapping needs, establishes data quality standards, provides technical support and training, and collaborates with IT teams on system integration.

The role follows a hybrid workplace model, with three days per week in the office at the Denver Wastewater Management Building. Employees must work within Colorado on off-site days. The target pay range is $74,276–$91,000 per year, based on experience and education; the stated position salary range is $74,276–$122,555.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Engineering, GIS, Geology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cartography, Landscape Architecture, Remote Sensing, or a related field.
• Three years of professional, hands-on GIS analyst experience.
• Education and experience equivalencies apply: one year of appropriate experience may substitute for each required year of post-high-school education; a completed GES, GIS&T, or GIS certification is an acceptable substitution; additional appropriate education may substitute for minimum experience requirements.
• Submit a resume and a detailed cover letter describing interest in public service as a Senior GIS Analyst and professional preparation for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and Python programming for ArcGIS Pro automation and standalone applications.
• Experience with SQL, particularly MS SQL Server.
• Experience managing versioned GIS databases.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise GIS databases, geodatabases, and related spatial data infrastructure to support data integrity and accessibility.
• Perform complex geographic data analysis, spatial modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Build, configure, and maintain interactive web maps and dashboards for internal, external, and public use.
• Consult with external customers to assess mapping needs and provide tailored geospatial solutions or data reporting.
• Develop and implement scripts and models using Python, SQL, or Arcade to automate GIS tasks, streamline processing, and improve system efficiency.
• Participate in GIS projects from initial scoping and budgeting through execution, timeline tracking, and final delivery.
• Establish and enforce spatial data standards, metadata guidelines, and quality-control procedures.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support to GIS users and conduct training on GIS software and tools.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate GIS software and data with other enterprise systems.

Benefits

• Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan.
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
• 12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one Wellness Day, and one volunteer day per year.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of the start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior