GIS Analyst II

GJC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Collins is seeking a skilled GIS Analyst II to join the Utilities GIS team in Fort Collins, CO. The role focuses on creating, maintaining, and manipulating wastewater, stormwater, and potable water GIS data using advanced techniques and Esri ArcGIS Pro in an enterprise environment.

You will fulfill user requests, support field crews, configure and support Esri applications, manage integrations, and troubleshoot to keep GIS systems running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 6 years related experience/education in Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Technology.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and enterprise GIS environments is desirable.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technologies for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains GIS data and applications for wastewater, stormwater, and potable water systems.
• Develops data models and automates data capture and maintenance tasks.
• Supports field crews and teaches GIS tools to staff.
• Configures Esri applications and troubleshoots GIS infrastructure.
• Creates maps and reports to support staff and leadership decisions.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Cartography

Database design

Data modeling

Programming

Coordinate systems

Enterprise databases

Communication

Training users

Geospatial standards

Education

Geography / Geospatial Science related degree

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

Enterprise GIS

Job description

Organization: City of Fort Collins, Utilities
Title: GIS Analyst II
Location: Fort Collins, CO USA
Posted: 2026-11-03
Application Deadline: 2026-11-13

Position Description

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a skilled Analyst II, GIS to join the Utilities GIS team, to be focused on supporting One Water utilities. In this role, you will be responsible for the creation, maintenance, and manipulation of wastewater, stormwater, and potable water GIS data, utilizing advanced techniques to develop and manage complex data models. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring the seamless operation of GIS systems by fulfilling user requests, supporting field crews, configuring and supporting Esri applications, managing application integrations, and troubleshooting. Candidate must be well versed in Esri ArcGIS Pro, have familiarity working in an Enterprise environment, and possess strong computer skills with a capacity to learn new and emerging technologies to support decision makers and enable field crews to perform their job functions safely and efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains geographic information systems and applications, including database design, data modeling and system integration, to give staff reliable access to spatial data. Recommends design approaches within established standards and seeks guidance on complex design decisions.
• Develops scripts and software applications that automate data capture, conversion and maintenance and recommends new tools or methods to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.
• Maintains geographic databases through updates, edits, quality assurance reviews and verification of accuracy and consistency, applying federal geospatial data standards, coordinate systems and projections.
• Performs spatial and statistical analysis to produce map products, tabular data and reports in response to service requests, supporting decisions by staff and leadership.
• Designs and produces maps, including regulatory maps, that meet accuracy and cartographic standards.
• Installs, upgrades, configures and troubleshoots the servers, software and hardware that support geographic information systems, resolving routine issues to keep systems available and escalating complex problems.
• Contributes to defining project scope and specifications, and plans, documents and coordinates assigned work with project teams to meet deadlines.
• Advises and trains staff on the use of geographic information tools and data, communicating with technical and nontechnical users to build skill and consistent practice.

Job Specific

• Working knowledge of spatial and statistical analysis, and working ability to use it as an analytical tool
• Skilled in designing, developing and maintaining geographic information services including cartography
• Skilled in database design, data modeling and programming to automate data processes
• Working knowledge of coordinate systems, map projections and scale
• Ability to query and manage enterprise databases using database query languages
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with technical and nontechnical users
• Ability to train users on geographic information products and services
• Working knowledge of federal geospatial data standards
• Foundational knowledge of project coordination and management principles

Minimum Qualifications

6 years related experience/education in Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Technology