GIS Specialist - Water and Power

City of Loveland; United States; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Health Center

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement 401a/457 with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

The City of Loveland's Water and Power Department is seeking a GIS Specialist to maintain and support the department's GIS systems. You will manage data updates, quality assurance, and analysis for electric, water, wastewater, broadband, and other GIS features.

Responsibilities include data integrity, collaboration with engineers and field crews, and creating geoprocessing models. Remote work up to two days per week may be possible.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of experience with ESRI's product line.
• Experience reading construction plans is preferred.
• Driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of GIS data editing in ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ArcGIS

Geodata editing

Data quality assurance

GIS analysis

Construction plans

Field data collection

Esri tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Job Category: Information Technology & GIS

Requisition Number: GISSP004408

• Posted : October 19, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Cascade Building
Loveland, CO 80538, USA

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.

The salary range for this position is $31.23 - $43.72per hour with ahiring range of$31.23 - $37.48,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.

• Accountability & Integrity
• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
• Safety
• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in GIS or related field.

Experience

Required

3 years:

Working experience with ESRI's product line.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid Driver's License

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