GIS Technician II

Do you possess advanced knowledge of GIS technologies, utility documentation, terminology, and construction practices? Do you enjoy the technical components of working with GIS data while also building relationships with internal and external customers? If so, our Utility Data Management team is hiring a GIS Technician II to support Gas projects! You will collaborate with other GIS professionals, engineers, and business partners in advancing and performing GIS conversion processes, coordinate daily workflows, provide technical oversight, ensure quality control, and serve as the primary point of contact for service line peers. Additionally, you will play a key role in continuing to develop process documentation for Utility Data Management.

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Editing gas utility spatial, attribute, and relationship data using ArcFM tools
• Reading and interpreting diagrams, prints, specifications, AutoCAD drawings, and work scopes to digitize as-builts into the GIS environment
• Reviewing and correcting data integrity errors related to various utility datasets
• Preparing and maintaining project/construction reports, activity reports, and logs related to GIS
• Reviewing and assisting in archiving support documentation
• Retreiving infrastructure records for internal and external customers and scanning and uploading all service infrastructure documents into our enterprise document management system
• Partnering in the development and implementation of new GIS editing processes, QC processes, support procedures, testing, training of staff, and documentation
• Mentoring and coaching junior GIS staff

• Demonstrated proficiency with ESRI products, including ArcMap and AutoCAD
• Proficiency with Schneider tools
• Exposure to ArcGIS Pro, ArcCatalog, Utility Network, and AGOL
• Ability to use Maximo, eB, and Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of construction standards and principles
• Ability to effectively communicate GIS concepts and processes to a variety of audiences
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver’s license - this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities’ vehicles to visit job sites

Physical Requirements and 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.

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.

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 a 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

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.