What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Technician I position at Colorado Springs Utilities?
GIS Technician I
Do you possess a solid knowledge of GIS technologies, utility documentation, terminology, and construction practices? Do you enjoy the technical components of working with GIS data while utilizing your people skills to build relationships with internal and external customers? If so, we'd love for you to join our Utility Data Management team as a GIS Technician I! You'll have an opportunity to collaborate with GIS professionals, engineers, and business partners to perform GIS editing for our energy datasets (gas and electric); contribute to the development and maintenance of process documentation; support continuous improvement initiatives; and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of asset information.
What Else Will You be Doing?
- Editing gas and/or electric 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 our energy utility datasets
- Reviewing and assisting in archiving supporting documentation
- Assisting in the retrieval of infrastructure records for internal and external customers, and scanning and uploading documents into our enterprise document management system
Who You Are
- Demonstrated proficiency with ESRI products including ArcMap and AutoCAD
- Experience using ArcGIS Pro, ArcCatalog, Utility Network, and/or AGOL is valued
- Proficiency with Schneider tools
- Experience using Maximo, eB, and Microsoft Office products
- Ability to identify, implement, and document opportunities for process improvements
- Ability to communicate GIS concepts and processes effectively to a variety of audiences
- Basic knowledge of construction standards and principles
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles
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 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
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