Utility GIS Specialist

Job Summary:

Maintains and supports the Utilities Departments Geographic Information System (GIS). Performs high level work in the data update quality assurance and analysis of the utilitys enterprise GIS and other integrated systems.

The salary range for this position is $31.23 - $43.72per hour with ahiring range of$31.23 - $37.48depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Wednesday January 20 2026 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required and a cover letter is preferred.

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Essential Functions:

• Creates or updates electric water wastewater broadband and other GIS features based on construction drawings and/or field data.
• Works with and collaborates extensively with design staff engineering and field crews to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
• Maintains connectivity and integrity of utilitys geometric and utility networks.
• Interprets engineering modeling software to identify trouble areas in the geometric and utility networks.
• Independently coordinates data collection projects.

Other Job Functions:

• Creates geoprocessing models and scripts as necessary to facilitate tasks.
• Creates and maintains professional maps and other information products as requested.
• Provides technical support and training for users of the utilitys enterprise GIS and other software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: 4 years/Bachelors Degree in GIS Civil Engineering Technology Geography or related field.

Experience:

• Required: 3 years working experience with ESRIs product line.
• Preferred: 1 year working experience editing with utility focused GIS software.
• Preferred: 1 year working experience reading and interpreting construction plans.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid drivers license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of editing GIS data with current version of ESRIs ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of editing geometric networks.
• Knowledge of editing in a versioned geodatabase environment.
• Read and interpret utility construction plans.
• Determine assets in the field.
• Cross train in other utility disciplines outside of assigned area.
• Working experience with construction design software
• Working experience with electric water and broadband fiber-based GIS tools
• Demonstrate ability to understand the functionality of a distribution system.
• Create presentation level exhibits.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with digital work order tracking software.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent: Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.

Working Environment:

• Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust Collaboration Innovation Safety Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program various opportunities for growth and development and an exceptional work-life balance.

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Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans Dental Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation holidays floating holidays and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance AD&D Short-term and Long-term disability and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a 457 Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities skills and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically and additional activities duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.

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Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.

Required Experience:

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