CAIC Information & Technology Coordinator Geospatial Data Specialist (

Department Information

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

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The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

Medical and Dental plans

Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Employee Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

10 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is a program within the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director’s Office. The program is a partnership between the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Transportation (CDOT), and the Friends of the CAIC (FoCAIC) a 501c3 group. The mission of the CAIC is to provide avalanche information, education and promote research for the protection of life, property and the enhancement of the state’s economy. The CAIC promotes avalanche safety by reducing the impact of avalanches on recreation, industry and transportation in the State through a program of forecasting and education.

Description of Job

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

This position exists to support information and data systems at the Avalanche Information Center. This work includes three main functions:

Support the CAIC data systems: Monitor CAIC database systems including MySQL and PostgreSQL platforms. Support forecast staff with data entry, quality control, and data requests. Use geographic information systems (GIS) to review, analyze, and visualize geospatial data. Compile data requests from the public and outside groups to be reviewed by senior staff. Work with CAIC staff to manage and support operational, archive, and metadata assets.

Support the CAIC’s web and mobile applications: Work with CAIC staff to support quality assurance (QA) testing of internal and external systems. Maintain an understanding of these systems to facilitate function testing of specific portions of web and mobile platforms. Support CAIC staff that are participating in QA processes. Support administrative staff as they draft work plans and contracting documents. Support third-party contractors who are building new components to existing applications. Work with CAIC technical group to support industry partners, academic groups that support avalanche safety in Colorado.

Small project development: Work with technology and forecast staff to refine needs and develop project plans. Use GIS tools and other-off- the shelf platforms to support CAIC operations and research programs.Support the CAIC’s computer and data systems:

Support CAIC Program Assistant to manage the group’s office and field computing equipment.

Support CAIC technical staff to manage and support operational and archive data systems.

Use Structured Query Language platforms to review data entries and draft data requests.

Use GIS tools to answer data questions and create data visualizations.

Support the CAIC’s web and mobile applications:

With direction, oversee quality assurance testing of new or modified web and mobile applications.

Serve as point of contact for forecast staff participating in QA efforts.

Answer questions about function and specifications from testing protocol documents. Relay other issues to senior staff.

Understand specifications and functions well enough to facilitate QA testing.

Serve as point of contact for CAIC staff on web and mobile platform functions.

This position works with senior staff and contractors as they design, build, and install new components.

They work with CAIC technical group to support work with industry partners, academic groups, and contractors to design and implement technical solutions to support avalanche safety in Colorado.

Conduct or oversee small development efforts to get new components to work with existing systems.Technology Development:

Work with technology and forecast staff and senior staff to develop ideas and needs that drive development with contractors.

Work with administrative staff to maintain current information in Open Projects. Use off-the-shelf platforms to investigate, analyze, and visualize CAIC data. Other Duties Assigned: Oversee and complete small projects for the CAIC.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Minimum Qualifications:Experience Only:

Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years

DATA MANAGEMENT II

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis.

Conditions of Employment

Former employees of the State of Colorado MUST have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire.

Must be willing and able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects

Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license.

Must be willing and able to submit to and pass a background check for credentialing through the Department of Commerce system in order to access CAIC's office in Boulder.

Must be willing and able to respond to unplanned system outages.

Must be willing and able to travel to CAIC facilities throughout the state.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong critical thinking skills

Experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving

Strong customer service ethic

Proficient communication skills - verbal, written, and electronic

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues

Ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to analyze data to determine errors or inconsistencies

Ability to present results for internal communication

Experience with Drupal or WordPress

Experience with function testing of software platforms

Experience with basic computer programming - JavaScript and/or Python

Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services

Experience with geographical information systems to evaluate and analyze data

Experience using spatially distributed datasetsThe current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO, CAIC’s office in Leadville, CO, or other locations for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Supplemental Information

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

The Assessment Process

All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.