GIS Technician II

GIS Technician IIDo 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 water utility 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 water utility spatial, attribute, and relationship data using ArcFM toolsReading and interpreting diagrams, prints, specifications, AutoCAD drawings, and work scopes to digitize as-builts into the GIS environmentReviewing and correcting data integrity errors related to various utility datasetsPreparing and maintaining project/construction reports, activity reports, and logs related to GISReviewing and assisting in archiving support documentationRetrieving infrastructure records for internal and external customers and scanning and uploading all service infrastructure documents into our enterprise document management systemPartnering in the development and implementation of new GIS editing processes, QC processes, support procedures, testing, training of staff, and documentationWho You AreDemonstrated proficiency with ESRI products, including ArcMap and AutoCADProficiency with Schneider toolsExposure to ArcGIS Pro, ArcCatalog, Utility Network, and AGOLAbility to use Maximo, eB, and Microsoft Office productsKnowledge of construction standards and principlesAbility to effectively communicate GIS concepts and processes to a variety of audiencesPossession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license - this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles to visit job sitesPhysical Requirements and Working ConditionsExerting 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 Commitment to Our EmployeesOur 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 RechargeVacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenurePersonal Leave –3 days per yearPaid Holidays –12 paid holidays per yearSick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needsVacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annuallyHealth & Wellness – Benefits Elected Are Effective the First of the Following MonthMedical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibilityZero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no costDental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision planFamily Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacyWellness 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 activitiesFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expensesHealth Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHPFinancial & Retirement SecurityPension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mindSupplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plansDisability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance availableLife Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plansAdditional SupportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balanceTuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued educationPublic Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness