About the Position: 
In this role, the successful candidate will lead and support the City's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team, collaborating with various departments. They will oversee GIS projects, setting priorities and ensuring the GIS system's integrity and accuracy. The role involves managing data inputs, conducting advanced GIS data editing, spatial analysis, and providing expertise in GIS automation, scripting, and SQL database analysis. The individual will create and manage sophisticated GIS databases and digital mapping, producing resources for both internal and external stakeholders. They will also be responsible for city-wide GIS application maintenance, including software coding for GIS solutions, and web applications. The position requires coordinating critical data input and maintenance, designing reporting tools, and resolving technical issues. Additionally, the candidate will train staff and the community on GIS applications, write technical documentation, and modify databases for GIS data storage.

About the Information Technology Department: 
Information Technology (IT) is an internal services department delivering technology solutions that help the City of Grand Junction team to do their best work. The 26 member IT team supports cybersecurity, networking and telecommunications, computer and application support, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The IT team is committed to providing secure, reliable, and sustainable technology solutions for efficiently and effectively delivering City services that enhance the lives of our citizens.

What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.  

Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, our ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and our commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. 

Duties

What You'll Do:

• Provide support and leadership to staff working on the GIS team and other City departments.
• Plan and schedule GIS projects.
• Ensure integrity, quality and accuracy of the City's GIS system.
• Manage and review data input from GIS staff and other departments.
• Provide City-wide maintenance and support of GIS related applications, source code, data files, database system, and internet/intranet web data.
• Write software code for GIS applications, scripts, web apps, and geospatial analysis
• This position has the same classification as a Systems Network Analyst.

Qualifications
This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drugscreens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We're Looking For: 

• Four (4) years of GIS experience in a variety of GIS functions related to described duties.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in information technology, GIS, computer science or a related field. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license. 
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.   

Explore the Area: 

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing, and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple arts, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits), we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.  

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.