GeoSearch is actively seeking a Senior GIS Analyst in Berthoud, CO! The position is focused on all GIS and mapping activities and the successful candidate’s expertise is supplemented by an external consultant, as deemed necessary. Maintaining GIS system functionality is of critical importance, which may require occasional evening or weekend work to do so. 

This position will require on-site work in Berthoud, CO. 

The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of advanced analysis, design, programming, testing, installation, integration, maintenance, operational support, quality assurance and control (QA/QC), database administration, troubleshooting, and training tasks related to the company's GIS system. In addition to having advanced GIS technical skills, the successful candidate must be a self-starter, possessing a strong sense of initiative along with the ability to prioritize, manage, and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal direction. This individual must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to work closely with staff who have varying degrees of education and skill levels. Furthermore, the successful candidate must understand that the company's system is built and maintained with data acquisition utilizing field personnel and therefore must be willing to work with the existing platform while assisting in the efficient future development of the system.  

Responsibilities:   

• Works directly with staff from assigned departments analyzing present system capabilities, responsive problem resolution, determining need / feasibility of developing new system features, and reviewing the quality of and implementing new system features. Performs analysis, design, and management of diverse projects which may require functioning as project manager.  

• Develops modifications or enhancements to existing applications. Documents, tests, debugs, and implements additions and changes. Tasks are based on system requirements and are accomplished within a modest set of established guidelines.  

• Direct contact with application vendors is required to coordinate release upgrades, resolve system failures and to define specifications for new system features.  

• Learns and uses system tools to effectively execute processes. Examples: SQL queries, batch files, using ODBC connections, Microsoft Office tools, peripheral devices (printers, plotters, and GPS units), database definition, system performance tools.  

• This position coordinates and/or performs training of staff on the use of the GIS system along with the GIS data collection equipment.  

• Creates or updates GIS features based on construction drawings and/or field data.  

• Works with and collaborates extensively with Engineering Department staff, Operations Department field crews and Customer Service/Administrative staff to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.  

• Configures, administers, and maintains ArcGIS Online to provide mapping and data collection capabilities. Also, configures and administers ArcGIS Server to provide map services needed by ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.  

• Provides a variety of reports and maps as requested by staff and management.  

• Independently coordinates data collection projects.  

• Collects data using GPS equipment and mobile devices using Esri's Data Collector application. 

• Responsible for maintaining all GPS equipment, along with procurement of new equipment as devices become unsupported and/or obsolete.  

• Assists with vendor and/or product selections, which can have a substantial long-term impact upon the budget and process effectiveness.  

• Responsible for developing and tracking year to year GIS and GPS equipment, software and subscription budgets.  

• Works with consultants and software vendors and coordinates the delivery of new software, systems or new systems integrations.  

• Performs ArcGIS Server web-based server system administrator duties.  

• Learns and uses programming tools such as: VB.NET using Esri ArcObjects; Geocortex workflow, JavaScript and .NET web-based APIs for ArcGIS Server applications: Python scripts; SQL, etc.  

• Works closely with a select consultant to integrate the GIS system with InfoWater Pro, water modeling software.  

Qualifications: 

• Advanced expertise in all aspects of geodatabase design and administration including data modeling, database security, performance optimization, database backup and recovery, coordinate systems, versioning and replication.  

• Thorough working knowledge of integrating the geodatabase with other databases and systems.  

• Knowledge of publishing and maintaining GIS web services.  

• Knowledge of using internal and external GIS web resources in web applications leveraging Application Programming Interfaces and Software Development Kits.  

• Skilled in the use of GIS data in the creation of professional maps and other information products.  

Education and Experience:

Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree in geographic information systems, geography, land surveying, civil engineering or closely related field such a computer programming is required. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis. A minimum of 4 years of progressive working experience in all phases of geodatabase administration, systems implementation and application development required, years must be in addition to any experience used to satisfy the education requirement.  

Desired experience:  

• Esri ArcGIS Online system maintenance and administration including user and group management; creation of feature layers, web maps, apps, and designing data structures to work with ArcGIS Online and its associated apps.  

• Coordinate geometry (COGO) tools in Esri's ArcGIS desktop software (ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro).  

• A working knowledge of computer aided design and drafting software (for example 

Autodesk AutoCAD Map, Autodesk AutoCAD LT, etc.) is highly desirable.  

Salary: $80-90k/year