GIS Specialist - Water and Power

Water Otter Job Board; Loveland (CO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending including Dependent/

Vacation and sick leave

Public benefit options

Job summary

The City of Loveland is seeking a GIS Specialist - Water and Power to maintain and support the department's Geographic Information System. The role focuses on data updates, quality assurance, and analysis of the utility's enterprise GIS.

Applicants should have a 4-year degree in GIS or related field and at least 3 years of ESRI experience, with preference for utility-focused GIS software and construction plan interpretation. This hybrid role offers opportunities for growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Required: 4 Year/Bachelors Degree in GIS, Civil Engineering Technology, Geography or related field.
• Required: 3 Years working experience with ESRI's product line.
• Preferred: 1 Year working experience editing with utility focused GIS software.
• Preferred: Reading and interpreting construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Creates or updates GIS features for electric, water, wastewater, broadband and other networks based on drawings and field data.
• Collaborates with design staff, engineering and field crews to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Maintains connectivity and integrity of utility networks.
• Interprets engineering models to identify trouble areas in networks.
• Coordinates data collection projects independently.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Geodatabase editing

Data quality assurance

Reading construction plans

Field data coordination

Spatial analysis

GIS model interpretation

Versioned geodatabase

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro)

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: The GIS Specialist - Water and Power maintains and supports the Water & Power Department's Geographic Information System (GIS). Performs high level work in the data update, quality assurance and analysis of the utility's enterprise GIS and other integrated systems.

Salary Range: $31.23 - $43.72 per hour with a hiring range of $31.23 - $43.72, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions:

• Creates or updates electric, water, wastewater, broadband and other GIS features based on construction drawings and/or field data.
• Works with and collaborates extensively with design staff, engineering and field crews to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
• Maintains connectivity and integrity of utility’s geometric and utility networks.
• Interprets engineering modeling software to identify trouble areas in the geometric and utility networks.
• Independently coordinates data collection projects.

Other Job Functions:

• Creates geoprocessing models and scripts as necessary to facilitate tasks.
• Creates and maintains professional maps and other information products as requested.
• Provides technical support and training for users of the utility's enterprise GIS and other software.
• P erforms other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• There are no supervisor/manager expectations for this role.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: 4 Year/Bachelors Degree in GIS, Civil Engineering Technology, Geography or related field.

Experience:

• Required: 3 Years w orking experience with ESRI's product line.
• Preferred: 1 Year w orking experience editing with utility focused GIS software.
• Preferred: 1 Yeas w orking experience reading and interpreting construction plans.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of editing GIS data with current version of ESRI's ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of editing geometric networks.
• Knowledge of editing in a versioned geodatabase environment.
• Read and interpret utility construction plans.
• Determine assets in the field.
• Cross train in other utility disciplines outside of assigned area.
• Working experience with construction design software
• Working experience with electric, water, and broadband fiber-based GIS tools
• Demonstrate ability to understand the functionality of a distribution system.
• Create presentation level exhibits.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with digital work order tracking software.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent: Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.

Working Environment:

• Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.