GIS Specialist

Socket.dev; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Johnstown, Colorado is actively recruiting a GIS Specialist to be part of our dynamic and passionate team. The GIS Specialist works under supervision to support the development and maintenance of information systems, including GIS and asset management databases for Town-related data.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience with asset management systems, geodatabases, ArcGIS, GPS surveying, and a relevant bachelor's degree; this position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of practical experience with asset management systems and geodatabases.
• Experience with ArcGIS and GPS surveying.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of information systems, including GIS and asset management databases for Town-related data.
• Data maintenance, research, map creation, and geodatabase support using GIS software.
• Web and mobile application development; ensure spatial information is accurate, accessible and actionable for internal stakeholders and the public.

Skills

Asset management systems

Geodatabases

ArcGIS

GPS surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS software

Job description

Come be part of a team and an organization where what you do matters!

The Town of Johnstown, Colorado is actively recruiting a GIS Specialist to be part of our dynamic and passionate team. Our friendly neighborhoods, excellent public services, and quality shopping centers are just a few reasons why many people choose to live and work in Johnstown. With a current population of 22,000, Johnstown is one of the fastest-growing communities in Northern Colorado. Every role has the potential to positively impact our community.

The GIS Specialist position works under the general supervision of the Senior GIS Analyst to support the development and maintenance of information systems, including but not limited to GIS and asset management databases for Town-related data. The GIS Specialist is responsible for data maintenance, research, map creation, web and mobile application development, and geodatabase support using GIS software. The incumbent ensures accurate, accessible, and actionable spatial information for internal stakeholders and the public.

The ideal candidate has one to three years of practical and relevant experience with asset management systems, geodatabases, ArcGIS, GPS surveying, database development and design and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in GIS, Geography, Planning, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

THIS POSITION IS FULL-TIME, ON SITE.

The Town is committed to supporting the professional growth of its employees, offering comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Expected hiring range: $61,578 - $73,893, depending upon experience.

The Town of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection be based on job-related factors. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.