GIS Technician

Job Summary:

Maintains and supports the Water and Power departments Geographic Information System (GIS). Performs high level work in the maintenance of the utilitys enterprise GIS and other integrated systems. Creates and maintains maps and other information products. Collect field information using GPS for the Water and Power Department.

The salary range for this position is $27.88 - $39.04per hour with ahiring range of$27.88 - $33.46depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Monday March 2 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.
• Maintains connectivity and integrity of utilitys geometric networks.
• Collect field data using GPS equipment.
• Creates and maintains professional maps and other information products as requested.
• Research historical documents for asset details.

Other Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• There are no supervisor or manager expectations.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Required: 1 Year working experience using ArcGIS software performing GIS data maintenance.
• Preferred: 1 Year working experience editing an ArcFM geodatabase.
• Preferred: 1 Year working experience reading and interpreting construction plans.

Education:

• Required: 2 Years/Associate Degree in GIS Geography Civil Engineering or related field
• Preferred: 4 Years/Bachelors Degree in GIS Geography Civil Engineering or related field

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.
• GIS certification desired.

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.
• Ability to read and interpret utility construction plans.
• Skilled in the use of GIS data in the creation of professional maps and other information products.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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:

• Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Occasional: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions

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

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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