About the Job: As a GIS Analyst II with the City of Colorado Springs, you will play a key role in supporting the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS) Department by performing a range of technical and analytical duties. Your responsibilities will include preparing, analyzing, and mapping diverse GIS datasets, as well as maintaining and updating geographic databases. You will also work independently to create detailed maps, design reports, and perform data analysis to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders, providing valuable support to management and supervisory staff.

Learn more about the department: Parks, Rec & Cultural Services home page

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.

As a GIS Analyst II, you will:

• Research and respond to inquiries from City staff, the public, boards, and outside agencies regarding PRCS data
• Employ methods and analysis to find and fill gaps in existing authoritative geodata bases
• Create accessible ArcGIS Online (AGOL) content, services, and publishing
• Perform a thorough review and analysis of authoritative data set in Arc Pro to truth existing data
• Utilize methods to display information through GIS Story Maps or Power Bl
• Maintain and debug existing ArcGIS Online (AGOL) content in Field Maps, Survey 123, and Quick Capture
• Perform linear and georeferencing using engineering construction plans
• Create clean and accurate maps, both print and digitally, for public presentations
• Act as the department liaison to the IT department for data governance and licensing requirements 
• Maintain awareness of related new developments; incorporate new developments into programs
• Provide guidance and recommendations regarding permission structure for linked assets
• Provide input to leadership as the department’s SME for our geo database
• Assist in the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures regarding department data  
• Provide technical support to staff and remain current on best practices in spatial data management
• Investigate and document problems; produce return on investment examples; perform quality assurance/quality control procedures on delivered data and relevant data sources
• Perform computations or complex analysis using statistical, engineering, or mapping methods
• Prepare charts, graphs, technical reports in OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or ESRI suite
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page  

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures and equipment.
• Principles and procedures of technical engineering drawing
• Principles and procedures of construction, inspection, and record-keeping
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Principles and practices of construction and inspection
• Methods and techniques of field investigation and inspection

Ability to:

• Create reports in OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) through web design tools
• Work independently with limited technical support provided 
• Research  land ownership and easement records
• Understand land acquisition principles, plans, and plats
• Apply and explain pertinent City policies and procedures
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study. 
• Three years of full-time, professional experience performing GIS processing and analysis using ArcGIS. 

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. 

• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Experience using OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) 
• Experience working in a governmental organization
• Experience in Infrastructure, Trail, and Land Asset Management

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back. 

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. 
 
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
 
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