Analyst II, GIS

POSITION TITLE: Analyst II, GIS (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req8677

DEPARTMENT: One Water Field Operations

LOCATION: UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG A

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $76,745.00 - 127,908.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $88,000.00 - $104,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 11/13/2026. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a skilled Analyst II, GIS to join the Utilities GIS team, to be focused on supporting One Water utilities. In this role, you will be responsible for the creation, maintenance, and manipulation of wastewater, stormwater, and potable water GIS data, utilizing advanced techniques to develop and manage complex data models. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring the seamless operation of GIS systems by fulfilling user requests, supporting field crews, configuring and supporting Esri applications, managing application integrations, and troubleshooting. Candidate must be well versed in Esri ArcGIS Pro, have familiarity working in an Enterprise environment, and possess strong computer skills with a capacity to learn new and emerging technologies to support decision makers and enable field crews to perform their job functions safely and efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains geographic information systems and applications, including database design, data modeling and system integration, to give staff reliable access to spatial data. Recommends design approaches within established standards and seeks guidance on complex design decisions.
• Develops scripts and software applications that automate data capture, conversion and maintenance and recommends new tools or methods to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.
• Maintains geographic databases through updates, edits, quality assurance reviews and verification of accuracy and consistency, applying federal geospatial data standards, coordinate systems and projections.
• Performs spatial and statistical analysis to produce map products, tabular data and reports in response to service requests, supporting decisions by staff and leadership.
• Designs and produces maps, including regulatory maps, that meet accuracy and cartographic standards.
• Installs, upgrades, configures and troubleshoots the servers, software and hardware that support geographic information systems, resolving routine issues to keep systems available and escalating complex problems.
• Contributes to defining project scope and specifications, and plans, documents and coordinates assigned work with project teams to meet deadlines.
• Advises and trains staff on the use of geographic information tools and data, communicating with technical and nontechnical users to build skill and consistent practice.

This job description is a living document and may not be all-inclusive; employees are responsible for other duties as assigned.

Job Competencies

City-wide:

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact and work with people of diverse identities, perspectives and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• Read and comprehend City and Service Area/Department policies, regulations, rules and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Routine software and business applications including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and databases.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community.

Practitioner:

Decision Making: Applies judgment in defined situations. Seeks guidance for variables.

Complexity: Analyzes options and identifies solutions.

Business Acumen: Grasps program purpose and supports efficiency.

Resource Management: Understands proper use and availability of resources.

Collaboration & Engagement: Focuses on navigating internal procedures with customers and sharing information to complete assigned tasks.

Specific Knowledge: Applies knowledge of specific subject matter and applying principles with some guidance.

Organizational Impact: Identifies efficiencies and recommends operational improvements.

Ensure Accountability: Holds responsibility for own outcomes.

Job Specific:

• Working knowledge of spatial and statistical analysis, and working ability to use it as an analytical tool
• Skilled in designing, developing and maintaining geographic information services including cartography
• Skilled in database design, data modeling and programming to automate data processes
• Working knowledge of coordinate systems, map projections and scale
• Ability to query and manage enterprise databases using database query languages
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with technical and nontechnical users
• Ability to train users on geographic information products and services
• Working knowledge of federal geospatial data standards
• Foundational knowledge of project coordination and management principles

Minimum Qualifications

6 years related experience/education in Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Technology

Conditions of Employment

All employees must reside in the State of Colorado and all new employees are subject to a general Background Check.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee's protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City's respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City's commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.

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