GIS Analyst Senior

Jefferson County; United States; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Flexible schedules

PTO & holidays

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking a Geographic Information System Analyst Senior to design, develop and maintain enterprise GIS data, applications, and geoprocessing solutions. The role blends advanced GIS with programming, data architecture, and project leadership to deliver scalable GIS systems.

The position operates on a four-day work week (Mon-Thu) and offers a hybrid setup after six months of training, with remote work and in-office options as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer & Information Science, Geography, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of GIS experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop and maintain complex geographic databases and feature sets.
• Develop and program GIS applications to automate data capture and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate production and serve as lead for GIS team activities.
• Provide technical guidance and review mapping data for accuracy and consistency.
• Communicate GIS vision and lead enterprise GIS initiatives.

Skills

ESRI GIS

Python

C# / .NET

Data analysis

Web GIS apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer & Information Science, Geography, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

Job description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 10/15/26 Division: Business Innovation & Technology Division Management Level: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description: JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The Geographic Information System Analyst Senior is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing and maintaining spatial data, application, integration and geoprocessing services and solutions. The GIS Analyst Senior is an advanced technical role responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) data, applications, and geoprocessing solutions. This position combines advanced GIS expertise with programming, data architecture, systems integration, quality assurance, and project leadership. The ideal candidate is more than an experienced GIS user. They bring the technical depth to develop and automate GIS solutions, troubleshoot complex spatial data and integration issues, make sound decisions about data and application architecture, and provide technical leadership to GIS staff and partners.

SCHEDULE: This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday). This position has the ability to operate in a hybrid function after the first six months of training is complete, with remote work and in-office work as needed.

COMPENSATION: Hiring Range: $112,000 - $118,000 USD Annual Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

BENEFITS: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
• Retirement matching
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedules
• Remote work options
• and more

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Analyze, design, develop and maintain complex geographic databases and feature sets.
• Perform updates and edits.
• Determine structure, integrity and data exchange.
• Independently evaluate, develop and program computer software applications to automate data capture, conversion and maintenance procedures related to Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Determine application and data architecture.
• Debug programming code and make detailed programming decisions.
• Determine data conversion algorithms.
• Create processes and procedures.
• Troubleshoot GIS data, processing or integration issues.
• Coordinate the efforts of external contractors and suppliers to meet project objectives.
• Make recommendations to management.
• Create and maintain schedules.
• Provide technical guidance as required.
• Prepare draft project budget submissions and monitor project budget compliance.
• Design, develop and maintain programmatic solutions for fulfilling map and data requests in response to internal and external customer service requests.
• Determine needs.
• Select appropriate data.
• Coordinate production.
• Review, evaluate and verify mapping data or themes provided by other government agencies or private sector contractors for accuracy and consistency.
• Modify and correct database values as necessary.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control on both internal and external spatial data, both manually and by means of automated mechanisms.
• Serve as lead worker to schedule and coordinate activities amongst several GIS team members.
• Communicate vision and leadership both internally and externally for the County's enterprise GIS efforts.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer & Information Science, Geography, or a related field
• Experience: 3 years
• License/Certifications: *Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with ESRI GIS desktop software and data management
• Python programming language preferred
• .net programming language preferred
• Ability to process and analyze data in different formats and from different platforms
• GIS web application development using ESRI applications (Web AppBuilder Developer, Experience Builder, Survey123, Field Maps, Collector, etc….)
• Available to work outside normal working hours to support emergency operations

COMPETENCIES:

• Organizational Impact: You can hear a business idea or problem and see the solution that GIS can provide. You are able to express the solution in business terms. You see the possibilities to add value to existing processes through GIS in a wide variety of contexts. You strive to bring efficiency and innovation in all that you do. You value partnership and teamwork, and appreciate the chance to contribute toward organizational goals.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: You’re analytical and enjoy applying critical thinking in decision making. You seek out challenges and are invigorated by creating innovative solutions. You’re not intimidated by tough problems and accept opportunities to deliver exceptional results.
• Communication & Influence: Your communications are clear and concise with the ability to talk about complex technical concepts in business terms. You possess exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively with other team members of different backgrounds and levels of experience. You’re able to represent the interests of the Business Innovation and Technology GIS team while collaborating with other GIS entities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driver’s License: Positions that require driving on County business in either a county or personal vehicle require a valid Colorado’s driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.
• CJIS Requirements: This position is subject to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security requirements. As part of the hiring, credentialing, and onboarding process, the selected candidate must successfully complete required background screening, including fingerprinting, and complete required CJIS security training. Continued employment and CJIS-authorized access to applicable Criminal Justice Information (CJI) or systems may be contingent upon meeting and maintaining these requirements.
• Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.

The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.