GIS and CMMS Supervisor - Parks, Recreation, and Open Space

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Aurora is seeking a GIS/CMMS supervisor within the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) department. Lead a team delivering asset-centric spatial information and reliable technical solutions.

You will develop strategy, mentor staff, coordinate across divisions, and drive innovative GIS/CMMS initiatives to meet current and future goals. Required are a Bachelor’s in GIS or related field, 5 years GIS experience, 2 years CMMS experience, and strong leadership and project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Asset Management, drafting or related field.
• Five years of GIS operating experience and two years of Asset Management/CMMS experience.
• Two years supervisory and project management experience preferred.
• GISP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a GIS and CMMS strategic plan and vision.
• Lead, supervise, and evaluate PROS GIS and CMMS staff.
• Coordinate, prioritize, and assign tasks to team members.
• Manage service desk tickets and adherence to KPIs.
• Scope, coordinate, and support technology projects with internal teams and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Project management

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in GIS or related

Tools

Esri GIS

CMMS/EAM software

Job description

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The city of Aurora's Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Department's mission is to encourage active lifestyles and create healthy environments for people, nature and community.

The award-winning operation consists of seven divisions (Golf, Open Space and Natural Resources, Parks Operations, Planning, Design and Construction, Recreation, Business Services and Communications) that collectively manage more than 8,000 acres of open space, 100+ parks, 180+ athletic fields, over 100 miles of trails, three nature centers, two reservoirs, five recreation centers, five golf courses, indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and one of Colorado's largest municipal urban forestry programs.

Aurora PROS is committed to delivering exceptional public service while being responsible stewards of its diverse system of parks, programs, natural resources and amenities that enhance the daily quality of life for Aurora residents.

The deadline to submit applications is September 29, 2026.

The hiring range for this role is $106,340 - $132,295 annually.

Position Overview

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

The GIS/CMMS supervisor leads the team responsible for the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) department’s Geographical Information System (GIS) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This GIS team connects internal and external customers to high-quality asset-centric spatial information through providing creative and reliable technical solutions and support.

The primary responsibilities of the job include leading and motivating staff, developing and implementing a vision for the use of Parks, Recreation & Open Space enterprise systems, seeking out innovative solutions to meet current and future business objectives, managing and delegating workload, and leading higher priority or more complex GIS or CMMS initiatives. This position is a working supervisor with the responsibility of performing at the Senior GIS/CMMS Analyst level. The GIS/CMMS supervisor is also responsible for ensuring that the team members have the resources they require to be successful.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a GIS and CMMS Application strategic plan and vision. This includes meeting the core duties and functions of the team, prioritizing requests from users, and providing a vision and plan for future, sustainable GIS and CMMS endeavors
• Partner with teams across the department including Planning, Design & Construction, Park Operations, Open Space and Forestry, Golf, Recreation, Marketing, and Business Services divisions to enhance business practices with GIS and CMMS solutions and analytics
• Responsible for leading, supervising, and evaluating the work of PROS GIS and CMMS staff, including mentorship, setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback through regular one on one meetings and performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures
• Manage service desk tickets or request management software to adhere to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Scope, coordinate, implement, and support technology projects with internal staff and third‑party vendors
• Identify areas for efficiencies including automation and integrations, where appropriate
• Develop PROS GIS and CMMS procedures and technical standards and training, in cooperation and coordination with City‑wide GIS, PROS project managers, and end‑users
• Serve as the department's point of contact on GIS/CMMS application matters and liaison with City‑wide GIS team and City‑wide CMMS team
• Keep current on the latest GIS, CMMS, analytics, and asset management trends and make recommendations for implementation in Aurora
• Performs other duties as assigned

The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Asset Management, drafting or related field

Experience:

• Five (5) years of GIS operating experience
• Two (2) years of Asset Management/CMMS experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Two (2) years of project management experience
• Three (3) years of municipal organization experience
• GISP certification

Knowledge:

• Proficient knowledge of Esri GIS software suite including web and mobile applications, cartographic design, and data architecture
• Proficient knowledge of ArcGIS Online and Esri Solutions
• Proficient knowledge of CMMS/EAM software
• Knowledge of asset management and business intelligence/reporting processes

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, project management, and leadership skills
• Coordinate, prioritize, and assign tasks
• Specify and enforce project deliverables and keep stakeholders apprised of the deliverable schedule
• Perform geospatial modeling, analysis, and data manipulation
• Analyze and compile technical information and reports

Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, users, consultants, individuals from other agencies, and citizens
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve problems and manage challenging situations

Licenses And Certifications Required:

• Colorado driver's license with a good driving history.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• Vision sufficient to read computer screens, printouts, and related documents
• Dexterity to operate a computer system and other related equipment
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
• Endurance sufficient to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time

Work Environment:

• Works in a clean, comfortable environment
• The work environment will occasionally include field visits to PROS facilities (parks, open space, recreation centers, etc.) and linear assets (trails, medians, etc.).

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer.
• Uses common office software, advanced software, and on‑premise and cloud databases.
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:

Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, And Employment References:

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.