GIS Analyst

Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!

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Description of Job

About the Work Unit

The Region 4 Environmental Unit ensures that the guiding principles of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other federal, state, and local laws are followed in our transportation planning and project development process, as well as the maintenance and operations of the region's transportation system. The unit works to design, construct, maintain and operate the Region 4 (R4) transportation system in a manner that helps preserve the socio-economic resources, human environment resources, and natural environment resources present within the region.

The Environmental Unit prepares environmental studies/analyses, writes environmental documents, develops environmental mitigation plans, and obtains permits. It assists with tracking the implementation of mitigation commitments and coordinates with federal, state and local agencies.

About the Position

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) position facilitates the use of GIS applications in the project development, construction, access, maintenance, and operations activities of the R4 transportation system. The position will ensure GIS applications and local laws and regulations, including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), CDOT's NEPA Manual, the Federal Transit Administration, and High-Performance Transportation Enterprise.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Implements an ArcGIS-based strategy to support Region 4’s efforts to create, incorporate, analyze, share, and display data through a variety of pathways;

Manages complex GIS projects for project design, access permits, maintenance activities, asset management, and environmental compliance under various regulatory guidelines to ensure incorporation of all applicable federal, state, and local laws and statutes.;

Leads the GIS process and determines the appropriate level of GIS analyses required to support the region and manages the work of consultants to ensure all applicable GIS data collection and maps are incorporated into project plans, given budgetary and other constraints;

Possess in-depth knowledge of the Esri ArcGIS platform, CDOT GIS policies, web applications, and cloud software for developing and managing GIS data, geoprocessing, analysis, cartographic design, and map production;

Serves as the R4 GIS Authority in developing forward-thinking guidance and direction in implementing new GIS technologies, software, and innovative methods for advancing R4 planning, specialty units, asset management, design, and construction projects;

Monitors existing relational and GIS databases and applications to provide change management, maintenance, and additions or modifications required to meet CDOT’s evolving tabular and geographic data and information needs;

Create, set up, and oversee dynamic and significant GIS solutions by utilizing the GIS platform, related apps (such as Dashboards, Experience Builder, Hub Site, StoryMap, Field Maps, Survey123, Python, etc.), and cross-platform integrations (such as Power BI);

Assists CDOT design/construction engineers and maintenance personnel by advising and developing GIS applications that integrate Bentley Open Roads Designer, AutoCAD, and other useful technologies;

Maintain a collaborative partnership between the Region 4 GIS developers, engineers, specialty units, and maintenance staff to provide responsive support for projects, field surveys, and planning efforts;

Leads the R4 GIS user group and oversees and prioritizes all GIS enterprise-level updates and modifications, including but not limited to publishing and managing R4 feature layers, image services, and referenced or hosted feature layer views between ArcGIS Pro to ArcGIS Online, and GIS applications;

Serves as the R4 GIS point of contact between CDOT HQ and R4;

Tracks the targeted manual processes and make both qualitative and quantitative improvements to ensure compliance with the CDOT ESRI System of Engagement and support the HQ GIS Unit with compliance needs;

Provides procedures and programs for the other GIS program components, such as managing the R4 team data and applications and guaranteeing the effective integration of GIS solutions;

Creates and executes training programs for R4 Engineering, Maintenance, and other staff members in order to improve their knowledge and guarantee adherence to the GIS program, as well as to local, state, and federal regulations and general regulatory compliance;

Develops training materials to serve R4 and support troubleshooting GIS application concerns;

Works with and instructs different engineering specialties in the use and use of GIS;

Attend meetings with the federal, state, and municipal governments on behalf of CDOT.

Other job duties as assigned.Work Environment:

Primarily 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM work hours, Monday-Friday with the opportunity for a flexible schedule

Travel required for meetings, training, and to conduct field inspections

Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications Experience Only:

Must total 7 years and include the following:

Four years of experience in geography, geographic information systems, planning, environmental planning, computer science, civil engineering, or a closely related field. AND

At least three years of full-time professional work experience with GIS, data analysis, cartography and other technology in developing and/or maintaining geographic/geospatial applications and databases.

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience that totals at least 7 years

Education from an accredited college or university in geography, geographic information systems, geomatics, planning, environmental science, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, or another field of study closely related to the duties of this position

Full-time professional work experience with GIS, data analysis, cartography and other technology in developing and/or maintaining geographic/geospatial applications and databases.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include a social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information is in the supplemental information section.

A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions that require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred QualificationsThe exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;

Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;

Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theories, principles, and best practices of relational databases and GIS systems;

Extensive experience using ESRI software, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online;

Certified GIS Professional (GISP);

Experience with data analytics;

Experience developing GIS web applications and tools;

Experience with the design and management of GIS databases;

Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;

Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;

Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;

Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;

Interpersonal and relationship-building skills;

Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability;

Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral, including technical report writing and editing;

Strong Project Management skill with attention to technical detail and accuracy;

Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;

Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;

Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Bentley Open Roads Designer, AutoCAD, Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)

A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.

If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

Notifications:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring Process:

All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening, an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.” Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at and Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report