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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GIS Analyst - **Company:** City and County of Denver - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $60,064.0 - $99,105.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Geographic Information Systems, AutoCAD, Software Suite, ArcGIS (Software), ArcGIS Servers, Building Information Modeling, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Spatial Databases, GIS Applications, Python (Programming Language), Metadata, Spatial Data Infrastructures, SQL Databases, Esri GIS (Software), Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Data Management, Autodesk Autocad, User Administration - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://denver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCD-denver-denvergov-CSC_Jobs-Civil_service_jobs-Police_Jobs-Fire_Jobs/job/Denver-International-Airport/GIS-Analyst_R0081777-1 ## About the Role The ideal candidate is detail oriented, collaborative, technically curious, and comfortable working in an enterprise GIS environment. This person should be able to maintain high-quality spatial datasets; support Portal and Server-based GIS applications; contribute to indoor mapping and airport infrastructure workflows; and communicate technical GIS concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical users., * Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, such as Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, enterprise service publishing, and content management, is highly preferred. * Ability to communicate technical GIS concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience evaluating existing policies, procedures, and objectives, and recommending changes for improvement. * Experience with the Esri software suite. * Experience maintaining GIS data in structure databases, enterprise geodatabases, relational databases, or multi-user editing environments. * Familiarity with automation tools such as FME, Python, Arcade, SQL, ModelBuilder, or other scripting and data processing is preferred but not required. * Familiarity with Autodesk products (Civil 3D, AutoCAD) is preferred but not required. * Knowledge of FAA regulations and airport operations is desired but not required. * IT background is helpful but not required. Candidates with experience in information technology, database administration, systems support, automation, or enterprise application administration are encouraged to apply if you also have experience working with GIS platforms. * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Required Minimum Qualifications * Education: Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Engineering, GIS, Geology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cartography, Landscape Architecture, Remote Sensing or a related field. * Experience requirement: Two (2) years of hands-on experience at the type and level of a GIS Technician. * Education & Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. * A completed certification of any of the following: GES (Geography and Environmental Science) or GIS&T (Geographical Information Science and Technology) or GIS (Geographic Information Systems) will be an acceptable substitution. * Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements., FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required., Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. ## Description The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst supports geospatial technologies at Denver International Airport (DEN) by maintaining authoritative spatial data; supporting enterprise GIS applications; and assisting with the administration and optimization of DEN's geospatial platform. This isn't your traditional GIS role! You'll support a complex airport environment where your work directly influences infrastructure, operations, planning, and emergency response. You'll see the impact of your work in the field while helping modernize DEN's geospatial systems through automation and enterprise GIS initiatives. This position contributes to the continued development of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Indoors, and supports airport divisions by maintaining spatial databases; publishing and troubleshooting GIS services; developing web-based GIS solutions; and helping integrate geospatial data with critical airport systems., * Develop and maintain authoritative geospatial datasets to ensure accuracy, reliability, and alignment with operational needs. * Conduct spatial analysis to support airport operations, planning, design, construction, facilities, environmental management, safety, emergency response, and strategic decision-making. * Design, configure, and maintain web maps, dashboards, reports, and interactive GIS applications through ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps, Survey123, SiteScan, and other related Esri tools. * Publish, configure, and maintain GIS services, including hosted and referenced feature layers, map image layers, web maps, and other ArcGIS Server-based services. * Support ArcGIS Enterprise Portal content management, including item documentation, sharing permissions, groups, metadata, naming standards, and retirement of outdated content. * Support ArcGIS Server service configuration, including capabilities, sharing settings, editor tracking, sync, pop-ups, symbology, labeling, scale visibility, and data refresh workflows. * Coordinate updates to the Airport Layout Plan and related airport datasets, collaborating with internal stakeholders to support accuracy, consistency, and FAA compliance. * Assist with updates to ArcGIS Indoors derived from CAD, BIM, as-built drawings, stakeholder input, and space management information. * Support CAD-to-GIS and BIM-to-GIS workflows for facility information, airport infrastructure, and indoor spaces. * Create and maintain Arcade expressions to support labeling, symbology, pop-ups, and user experience environments. * Assist in administering GIS platforms, including user management, troubleshooting, and system updates. * Ensure compliance with FAA, GIS, and IT standards, data governance policies, cybersecurity requirements, accessibility standards, and best practices. * Assist in integrating GIS technology with enterprise applications to improve workflow automation, data accessibility, reporting, and decision-making processes. * Provide technical guidance, GIS training, documentation, and end-user support to staff and stakeholders. * Stay current with emerging GIS technologies, Esri platform capabilities, and geospatial trends to enhance system capabilities. What You'll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. 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