GIS Analyst

Looking for meaningful work that makes a real impact?

At the Town of Parker, we’re proud to serve our community while honoring the friendly, hometown atmosphere that makes Parker a great place to live and work. We value collaboration, teamwork, and shared success, and we encourage creativity, initiative, and leadership at every level of the organization. 

Our team members take pride in their work, approach challenges thoughtfully, and strive to deliver positive, practical solutions. Whether you’re here for a few years or build a long-term career with us, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference.

We support professional development through training and skill-building opportunities and offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program focused on work-life balance and overall well-being, reflects our commitment to supporting our employees both on and off the job.

We’d be proud to welcome you to the Town of Parker team!



Under general supervision, this position is responsible for formulating Geographic Information Systems applications to satisfy requests for products or service and may also be responsible for system administration of both software and hardware, including maintenance and installation.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town’s core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform their essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Maintains spatial and tabular data using standard industry tools; collects, compiles, deciphers, and calculates data from various internal and external sources. 
• Manages projects related to municipal development, stormwater infrastructure, and roadway maintenance including impervious surface calculations, Governmental Accounting Standards Board functions, Highway Users Tax Fund functions and pavement surface calculations.  
• Conducts research and oversees the implementation of GIS systems including map conversion, data design, digitizing, analysis, and modeling.
• Performs system and process analytics, makes recommendations to ensure assigned projects and initiatives are successful.  
• Prepares electronic data, mapping templates, graphic displays, physical and electronic maps, and photographs for internal and external customers.
• Develops methodology, designs, and implements desktop and/or web-based applications, produces data products to meet the needs of clients,and interprets results of related analyses.  
• Provides support and customer training for desktop software, web-based and mobile applications, and data editing functions. 
• Prepares functional description of the GIS system including application specification, identification of user interfaces, documentation of data sources, database design, data flow diagrams, project cost, schedule planning and reporting resource requirements.
• Develops and implements procedures for data maintenance and data quality assurance.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepares for application development, system hardware communication and software configuration plans including migration plans needed to accommodate application requirements over time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in geography, urban planning, computer science, geology, or a related field supplemented by two (2) years of experience with GIS.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history. 

Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of GIS principles, theories, and methods.
• Knowledge of software project management methods.
• Knowledge of complex spatial databases.
• Knowledge of database management concepts and structures.
• Knowledge of computer software and ESRI GIS software products.
• Skill in managing projects, timelines, project budgets, and project status.
• Skills in problem-solving and taking initiative.  
• Ability to coordinate activities and establish/maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to provide written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to explore GIS methods and determine their relevance/effectiveness of the Town’s goals.
• Ability to implement philosophies, methods, policies, and procedures.

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform their essential duties.

Tools & Equipment
Requires use of general office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary, including but not limited to technical devices, mechanical tools, heavy equipment, machinery, public-safety-related items, or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position, the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle. 

General and Sensory Requirements
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.

Moderate Physical Demands
This position involves frequent physical activity and movement. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds frequently and up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally. 

Environment
Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment but employees holding this position may work in varied indoor locations. The noise level is typically quiet but varies depending on activities or location. Employees in this position may work in proximity to moving mechanical parts or machinery.

Full and hiring salary range:
$76,712.00 - $111,232.00

Search Schedule (subject to change):
Accepting applications - June 5 - June 19
Reviewing applications - June 22 - June 26
Interviews will begin the week of June 29 and are anticipated to continue through July 17. Interviews may include a one-way video interview, a preliminary panel interview, and final panel interview. 
Conditional offer extended and background process initiated - July 20
Tentative start date(s) - August 17 or August 31

Salary : $76,712 - $111,232