What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician position at Colorado Springs Utilities?
Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician
As a GIS Technician, you'll work alongside our other GIS professionals, engineers, and business partners to perform GIS editing for utility data, provide paper and digital map documents to customers, and assist in coordinating utility infrastructure inspection activities. If you possess solid knowledge of GIS technologies, construction, utilities documents, terminology, and practices - and enjoy supporting others through GIS-related projects - we want to hear from you!
What Else Will You be Doing?
- Editing electric utility spatial, attribute, and relationship data using ArcFM tools
- Reading and interpreting diagrams, prints, specifications, AutoCAD drawings, and work scopes to digitize electric as-builts into the GIS environment
- Reviewing and correcting data integrity errors related to the electric utility dataset
- Assisting in preparing and maintaining project/construction reports, activity reports, and logs pertaining to GIS
- Assisting in retrieval of infrastructure records for customers, and scanning and uploading electric documents into our enterprise document management system
- Assisting in the development and implementation of new GIS editing, QC processes, support procedures, training of staff, and documentation
- Identifying, implementing, and documenting opportunities for process improvements
Who You Are
- Demonstrated experience using GIS technologies, preferably ArcGIS and the ArcFM extension
- Possession of GIS certifications and/or a bachelor's degree in Geography or a closely related field is valued - or experience in lieu of a degree and/or certifications
- Basic knowledge of electric construction standards and principles is valued
- Ability to communicate GIS concepts and processes effectively to a variety of audiences
- Familiarity with ESRI Roadmap and Customer Care and Billing (CC&B) is valued
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required - this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles as an essential job function
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
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.
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
- 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