GIS Planning Specialist Job at Colorado State University
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Yes - Hybrid Remote/In-Office
Research Professional Position
No
Posting Number
202201805AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$55,000 - $70,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas:
https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ &
https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
11/28/2022
Description of Work Unit
The Campus Planning work unit exists to provide an integrated, holistic, inclusive, and strategic outline for the long-term direction of CSU’s physical and built environment, which aligns with and enhances the mission, vision, and goals of Colorado State University. It ensures the highest and best use of the built environment and land in a sustainable and resilient manner to meet CSU’s mission. This includes but is not limited to myriad technical and A/E elements such as land use, program and development planning strategy, spatial utilization, mapping, archiving , etc amongst others.
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
Position Summary
This work unit exists to provide professional mapping system services and Information Management for the planning and analysis of the University’s assets.
GIS is an organized collection of computer hardware, software, spatial databases, and personnel, designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all form of geographically referenced information.
GIS is an organized collection of computer hardware, software, spatial databases, and personnel, designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all form of geographically referenced information.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Economics, Urban Planning and Geographic Analysis or closely related field.
- Two years of focused work experience as a GIS Manager/Analyst.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Good written, verbal and listening skills; Ability to communicate to a broad audience that may be outside of occupational discipline.
- GIS experience in a campus or higher Ed environment
- Experience working with Architectural/Engineering groups such as planning, design and construction.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Designs and implements GIS projects for effective land use planning, real estate and other University assets.
Duty/Responsibility
- Utilizes GIS principles and theory.
- Creates and is responsible for upkeep of metadata as it pertains to outputs and data that the department curates.
- Coordinates projects with internal and external groups, finding creative solution to answer problem posed by customers.
- Reviews supplemental information for correctness and format.
- Responsible for design and creation of geospatial relational database.
- Identifies, compiles, and integrates data from numerous and varied sources; develops coding structures, and documentation procedures.
- Completes spatial and statistical analysis of existing and potential resources and their users in support of planning efforts.
- Designs output that are clear, understandable and delivers the intended message.
- Produces reports and digital data for use by the unit and the University.
- Coordinate with team members to resolve data conflicts and ensure data is congruent and accurate(as-built, GPS, etc.) as they are documented.
Percentage Of Time
60%
Job Duty Category
Manages the GIS on a day to day basis
Duty/Responsibility
- Responsible for the maintenance and development of geospatial relational databases, including the Lands Database and Utilities Database.
- Responsible for the maintenance and development of the University’s Interactive Map.
- Finds solution to practical problems using professional standards and established criteria.
- Automates updating, error checking, mapping, and conversion of data.
- Coordinate with team members to resolve data conflicts and ensure data is congruent and accurate(as-built, GPS, etc.) as they are documented.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Job Duty Category
Continued Continued Development of GIS program and mapping needs
Duty/Responsibility
- Provides input into the strategic plan.
- Recommends upgrades to hardware and software.
- Ensures that procedures are being implemented correctly, and trains users to operate developed systems.
- Act as work leader for work study students by assigning projects, conducting training and reviewing completed work assignments in absence of supervisor.
Percentage Of Time
5%
Job Duty Category
Other Responsibilities
Duty/Responsibility
- Coordinates with CSU emergency response, plus city and county addressing partners to determine new addresses or to update existing addresses for CSU property.
- Produces publication files for all map panels in the yearly Parking and Visitor Map.
- Generates yearly reports of storm water imperviousness, stormwater billing allocations and utility assets for Facilities Management.
- Supports the CSU Trees geodatabase for field data collection, mapping, and reporting needs.
- Partakes and sits on committees as called upon.
- Works as part of the Campus Planning team to coordinate and help on Master Planning, Space utilization, Archiving, mapping efforts as necessary for the team to work a a new and cohesive unit.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact
Julia.Innes@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The
Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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