Job: GIS Technician/Analyst

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $42,000-$46,000/yr.

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description:

Benefits:

• Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a) and 457(b) Retirement Plans with a 9% Employer Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more! 
• Wellness Stipend of $427
• Personal PTO hours available upon your start date
• Paid Continuing Education for ongoing professional development
• Work-Life Balance with flexible working conditions
• Merit and cost-of-living raises to ensure competitive compensation
• Please review the 2024 Benefits Guide for full details.

Position Summary
Maintains, updates, creates and modifies GIS maps and data to maintain critical access to information regarding but not limited to planning, water, sanitation, streets and roads, land use, land ownership, and natural resources.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Maintains, updates, creates and modifies GIS maps and data to maintain critical access to information regarding but not limited to planning, water, sanitation streets and roads, land use, land ownership, and natural resources.
• Creates and documents GIS processes and procedures.
• Discovers, analyzes, digitizes, and archives historic documentation and maps as necessary.
• Responsible for creating, developing and maintaining GIS databases, performing data creation, and cartography using ArcGIX
• Processes, analyzes and catalogs recorded plats and surveys; uses georeferencing and other spatial tools to update and improve the accuracy of County GIS data.
• Collaborates with external agencies and departments on special projects, report preparations and GIS presentations.
• Receives direction from Community Planning & Development leadership to pursue organizational priorities and goals.
• Creates maps and mapping tools to help staff and the public interpret and visualize spatial data.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the geographic information systems field for application to responsibilities under charge.
• Assist in the management and coordination of drone related projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Not Applicable

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities
All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties
Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, a related field with a specialty in GIS; or a GIS certificate program from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience working in a related field
• Already have or can obtain a drone license
• Travel to conferences or events within and outside of the state of Colorado may be required.
• Proficiency in English, and Spanish preferred
• The following attributes matter to Community Planning & Development:
• A candidate that is self-directed and highly motivated
• A candidate that seeks a challenging and exciting position within an organization that is mission-oriented and values its employees and the important work they do.
• A candidate that works well with a collaborative team.
• A candidate that believes in contributing to the community and enjoys a sense of accomplishment in making a difference in the communities’ bright future.

Physical Activity & Work Environment

• Ability to work indoors in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to see close up and far away, with or without glasses or contacts.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement, hot, or cold weather as required by attendance of County events or local emergencies.

EOE Statement
Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Lake County Benefits - Full-Time Employees

As a reflection of the value we place on the contributions of our employees, the County offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Please review the 2024 Benefits Guide for full details. The Guide provides information on Lake County Government's benefit offerings, including:

• Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a) and 457(b) Employer Matched Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Health Emergency Leave
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more!

Lake County Benefits - Part-Time Employees

Lake County is also proud to offer paid sick time off and flexible work schedules for our part-time employees.

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.