Geospatial Applications Senior

• Meeting with stakeholders to identify solution requirements, provide progress updates, and to provide training
• Designing new datasets and authoring maps in ArcGIS Pro
• Designing new hosted datasets and web maps in ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS
• Providing training and ongoing technical support
• Configuring web applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, Story Maps, Dashboards, and Instant Apps
• Configuring mobile applications using ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, and QuickCapture
• Assisting with the administration of our ArcGIS Online Organization
• Assisting with maintenance of our ArcGIS Enterprise deployment, including ArcGIS Server and Portal for ArcGIS
• Collaborating with the team on large-scale and Enterprise-level projects
• Writing Arcade expressions
• Writing Python scripts using the ArcPy and/or the Python API for ArcGIS to automate tasks
• Creating data integrations with non-spatial systems

As a Geospatial Applications Senior on our Asset Management Technology Team, you will utilize your skills and knowledge of ESRI's ArcGIS platform to provide geospatial technology solutions throughout our four-service (Water, Wastewater, Electric, and Gas) utility.

The primary responsibility of this position is the design, configuration, and ongoing support of mobile and web-based GIS solutions for internal customers. The Application Senior level is expected to possess the capability to design and implement solutions both independently and as part of a collaborative team., * Ability to work with stakeholders to develop GIS solution requirements, configure technical solutions, and train end-users

• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and listening skills
• Experience designing geodatabase feature classes/tables with ArcGIS desktop software such as ArcMap/ArcCatalog, and/or ArcGIS Pro (preferred), including the application of subtypes and domains, proper selection of data types
• Demonstrable experience with map authoring techniques in a desktop GIS environment, including symbolization, creating labeling expressions, writing definition expressions using SQL, setting display properties, and pop-up configuration
• Demonstrable experience authoring web maps in either ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal) and/or ArcGIS Online, to include symbolization, labeling, display properties, and pop-ups

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in writing scripts using Python (ArcPy and/or ArcGIS API for Python) and/or Arcade expressions
• Experience implementing and using one or more ArcGIS mobile applications such as Field Maps, Survey 123, Quick Capture, or Workforce
• Experience designing and configuring web-based viewing, editing, or reporting applications using one or more of the following ArcGIS Technologies: Experience Builder (preferred), Web App Builder, Configurable Apps, or Instant Apps
• Experience with Geometric Network, and/or Utility Network implementation and maintenance
• A Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field would be beneficial to the successful candidate, but not as important as real-world experience developing solutions for customers using the ArcGIS platform

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be of only negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those is negligible.
• Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation - Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave -3 days per year
• Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave - 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy - Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness - Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness, * Starting pay will be based on the successful candidate's experience, education, and training; however, those with limited direct experience could start below the posted pay range.
• If a single pay rate is posted, the job starts at that rate regardless of previous experience, education, and training.
• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, and work authorization must not be based on employer sponsorship of a work visa.

Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in the sixth most desirable place to live in the United States (according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021). Our Commitment to Our Employees... Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.