What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Technician II position at Colorado Springs Utilities?
GIS Technician II
Do you possess a solid knowledge of GIS technologies, utility documentation, terminology, and construction practices? Do you like the technical components of working with GIS data, but enjoy utilizing your people skills to build relationships with internal and external customers? If this is you, Colorado Springs Utilities is looking to hire a GIS Technician II, and we would love for you to join our Utility Data Management team! In this position, you will collaborate with GIS professionals, engineers, and business partners to perform GIS editing for gas utility data, provide map documents to internal & external customers, and play a key role in continuing to create process documentation for Utility Data Management.
Key focus areas:
- Edit gas utility spatial, attribute, and relationship data using ArcFM tools
- Read and interpret diagrams, prints, specifications, AutoCAD drawings, and work scopes to digitize gas as-builts into the GIS environment
- Review and correct data integrity errors related to the gas utility dataset
- Assist in preparing and maintaining project/construction reports, activity reports, and logs as they relate to GIS
- Review and assist in archiving supporting documentation
- Assist in retrieval of infrastructure records for internal and external customers, and scan and upload gas documents into our enterprise document management system
- Assist in the development and implementation of new GIS editing, QC processes, support procedures, training of staff, and documentation
- Ability to identify, implement, and document opportunities for process improvement
- Ability to communicate GIS concepts and processes effectively to a variety of audiences
- Comply with all safety and health programs in support of an incident and injury-free workplace
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Who You Are:
- Demonstrated skills and proficiency with ESRI products, including ArcMap and AutoCAD
- Exposure to ArcGIS Pro, ArcCatalog, Utility Network, & AGOL is a plus
- Proficient with Schneider tools
- Utilization of Maximo, eB, and Microsoft Office products
- Understanding of gas construction standards and principles
Who We Are...
Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. We were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest.
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 do not 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 – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
- Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
- Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
- Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
- Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
- Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
- Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
- Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.00 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Wellness Program – A voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
- Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage
- Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery
- Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
- Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
- Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones
- Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available
- Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
- Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
