GIS & Asset Management Technician - Boulder, United States - Boulder County

    Boulder County
    Boulder County Boulder, United States

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    Description
    Salary: $26.37 Hourly

    Location : Longmont, CO

    Job Type: Full-time & Part-time

    Job Number: 5908(ZZ7)

    Department: Parks and Open Space

    Division: Resource Planning

    Opening Date: 05/01/2024

    Closing Date: 5/19/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

    FLSA: Non-Exempt

    Description

    Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire a GIS & Asset Management Technician. Boulder County is in the process of implementing a new Asset Management System (AMS) called Cartegraph. Through this project there are many areas of opportunity to improve the way technology is used to store and retrieve information about the assets that the Parks and Open Space Department manages. This position will support the AMS Coordinator in the following ways: Data creation, entry, merging, and maintenance in an office setting, Data QA/QC, reporting and prioritizing information gathering projects, Site visits and Field data collection using Cartegraph and/or Field Maps, Planning and facilitation of meetings & materials gathering, Testing Cartegraph in Boulder County database environments, Creating training materials/documentation of workflows, Working with staff in various work groups to ensure the AMS meets their needs.

    This is a hourly, non-benefited position. This position will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work out of 5201 St Vrain Road, Longmont CO Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

    Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

    Hiring Range: $26.37 Hourly

    Tentative Hiring Timeline:
    • Phone Screening: Week of May 24th
    • First Round Interviews: Week of May 29th
    • Reference Check: Week of June 3rd
    Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit for more information.

    Examples of Duties

    1. Prepares and maintains GIS data and tabular data for use in Cartegraph
    2. Attends Asset Management related meetings and contributes to discussion and documentation of tasks
    3. Collects information about assets for GIS/Cartegraph and enters this either through field visits or while in the office - whichever is most efficient
    4. Develops training materials and documents work flows for Cartegraph
    5. Develops dashboards and other reporting tools for decision-making
    6. Performs related work, as required
    7. May be reassigned during emergency situations
    Required Qualifications

    PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

    Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.

    DRIVER'S LICENSE:
    • Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
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    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • Light fieldwork with other staff may be required
    Supplemental Information

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
    • Experience or interest in GIS, databases, data-driven decision making in a land management organization, and/or natural resource field work
    • Working knowledge of spreadsheets
    • Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
    • Working knowledge of GIS for map making, and smart phones for collecting data in the field
    Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Along with offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers hourly employees the following benefits:
    • peace of mind for the future with PERA pension, PERA 401k, and Social Security retirement plans;
    • ways to get around town with discounts on the RTD Eco Pass;
    • paid medical leave;
    • the opportunity to take charge of your well-being through a nationally-recognized wellness program.
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