Associate GIS Specialist/GIS Specialist

Put your technical skills and eye for design to work mapping what’s next for El Paso County! As an Associate GIS Specialist or GIS Specialist with our Digital, Strategy, & Technology Department, you’ll turn complex geospatial data into reliable databases, useful applications, and clear, compelling maps that support County services and decisions. You’ll collaborate with departments to understand their needs, develop and maintain GIS solutions, automate workflows, and protect the accuracy of County data.

We’re looking for an analytical, creative problem-solver who communicates effectively, enjoys helping others, and works confidently both independently and alongside a team. Apply today! Associate GIS Specialist Full Salary Range: $63,280.00 - $94,990.00 Annually Hiring Range: $66,000.00 - $76,000.00 Annually GIS Specialist Full Salary Range: $79,880.00 - $119,940.00 Annually Hiring Range: $86,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm subject to change; with occasional on call requirements during emergency declarations.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Performs geospatial database, maintenance, research, and analysis activities. Performs a variety of project development, analysis, design, and implementation tasks in a team environment to accomplish the goals of the Digital, Strategy, and Technology (DST) Department. Maintains new and existing geospatial information systems in support of the County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function. Examples of Duties Maintains various spatial databases for use by County departments and offices; meets with users to determine functional requirements. Participates in feasibility studies to determine computer systems solutions. Generates tables, statistics, and maps to satisfy internal and external client requests.

Plans, prepares, and conducts program, system, and integration testing; generates test data; analyzes test results to detect errors. Performs data collection tasks necessary to complete internal and external client requests. Employs quality control techniques to protect integrity of data. Prepares and maintains documentation of all maintenance activities performed on spatial databases. Prepares data releases for internal and external clients.

Assists the Customer Support team install and troubleshoot GIS software installations. Provides assistance to County employees by resolving problems, explaining procedures and methodologies, and providing training. Compiles documentation of program logic according to internal standards and develops documentation for users. Performs other duties as required. GIS Specialist: Creates and/or maintains various spatial databases for use by County departments and offices; meets with users to determine functional requirements.

Participates in feasibility studies to determine geospatial solutions. Performs application analysis and logic design. Analyzes system intent, input sources, and output reporting requirements to define flow charts and system structure diagrams. Generates coverages, tables, statistics, maps, and feature classes to satisfy internal and external client requests. Develops and/or modifies moderate to complex programs to meet customer requirements.

Plans, prepares, and conducts program, system, and integration testing; generates test data; analyzes test results to detect errors. Creates and maintains a project plan of associated activities. Performs data collection tasks necessary to complete internal and external client requests. Employs quality control techniques to protect integrity of County data. Prepares and maintains documentation of all maintenance activities performed on spatial databases.

Assists with the administration of ArcGIS server application and services. Prepares County data releases for internal and external clients. Assists the Customer Support team install and troubleshoot GIS software installations. Provides assistance to County employees by resolving problems, explaining procedures and methodologies, and providing training. Compiles documentation of program logic according to internal standards and develops documentation for users.

Assists programming staff and users with development standards and techniques. Participates in the development of new techniques and departmental standards. Performs other duties as required. Supervision Exercised: This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provide expertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance.

Typically serves as a subject matter expert on the scope of functional area. Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be able to develop GIS services utilizing software specific or general integrated development environments, i.e., Python or Visual Basic. Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and a high degree of technical competence in geospatial development, analysis, and design. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to articulate user needs in technical and non-technical terms.

Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with IT staff in cross-disciplinary projects, integration of databases and technologies. Must be able to work closely and effectively with GIS service and resource users to determine functional and technical project requirements. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. GIS Specialist: Must be able to develop GIS services utilizing software specific or general integrated development environments, i.e., Python, Visual Basic, or Extensible Markup Language (XML).

Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and a high degree of technical competence in geospatial development, analysis, and design. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to articulate user needs in technical and non-technical terms. Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with IT staff in cross-disciplinary projects, integration of databases and technologies.

Must be able to work closely and effectively with GIS service and resource users to determine functional and technical project requirements. Ability to work independently and in a team environment with limited supervision. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent education. Two years of experience with ESRI GIS software. Associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of the required experience. GIS Specialist: High school diploma or equivalent education. Five years of experience with ESRI GIS software. Associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience. Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of the required experience. Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, geography, planning, or related field.

Three years of experience with ESRI GIS software. GIS Specialist: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, geography, planning, or related field. Six years of experience with ESRI GIS software. Licenses/Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Pre-Employment Requirements: Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen. Supplemental Information Duties are primarily performed and remote work environment dependent upon Department discretion and business needs, although some field work and travel are required.

May be required to occasionally lift office supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Position may require an on-call status and weekend and/or evening hours. The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department.

Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.