Colorado State Patrol Communications GIS Manager
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Colorado State Patrol Communications GIS Manager
Salary
$91,260.00 - $145,776.00 Annually
Location
Lakewood, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
RAA - CSP Comm GIS Manager 677
Department
Department of Public Safety
Division
Colorado State Patrol
Opening Date
07/29/2025
Closing Date
8/12/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
700 Kipling Street Lakewood, CO 80215
Hiring Pay Rate
$7,605.00 - $8,803.00 per month
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Mishayla Ness, 719-343-0997, mishayla.ness@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open only to current Colorado state residents.
A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities
Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado
Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.
You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.
CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The mission of the Colorado State Patrol is to ensure a safe and secure environment for all persons by utilizing the strengths of its members and providing professional law enforcement services that reflect honor, duty, and respect. Through high visibility, strict enforcement, maximum resource deployment, and community education, the CSP promotes safety, protects lives, and preserves state highways.
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) work unit supports the Colorado State Patrol's mission by managing and maintaining accurate spatial data essential to public safety operations. This unit is responsible for the integration of GIS data into critical systems such as Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and the future Next Generation 911 (NG911) platform. It ensures geospatial data quality, consistency, and compliance with state and national standards. The work unit provides analytical mapping, data visualization, and spatial decision support to enhance emergency response, resource deployment, and strategic planning across the agency. Additionally, it collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure interoperability, data sharing, and coordinated development of GIS resources in support of law enforcement and emergency communications statewide.
Work Environment
Primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday
100% in person during the training period
Transition to hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Occasional travel as needed
About the Job
Ensure the effective integration of geographic information systems (GIS) technologies and spatial analysis tools into public safety operations. This position serves several key purposes, including:
Enhanced Emergency Response
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Improved Resource Allocation
Risk Mitigation and Planning
Policy and Regulatory Compliance
Interagency Collaboration
Mandatory Departmental Collaboration
Key Responsibilities
Collect, validate, and integrate spatial data from various sources, including government agencies, law enforcement, emergency services, and other relevant stakeholders.
Update and maintain GIS databases to reflect changes in public safety infrastructure, geographical boundaries, and emergency response protocols.
Design and develop GIS databases tailored to the specific needs of public safety operations, considering factors such as data volume, accessibility, and security.
Conduct spatial analysis to identify patterns, trends, and correlations within public safety data, such as crime incidents, emergency response times, or disaster-prone areas.
Apply geospatial techniques, including proximity analysis, spatial clustering, and hotspot analysis, to identify high-risk areas and support proactive public safety interventions.
Utilize GIS tools to create emergency response plans and evacuation routes that optimize response times and ensure the efficient allocation of resources during crises and natural disasters.
Routine and proactive engagement with, and drive collaboration from, public safety personnel, executive leadership, and emergency response teams across all CDPS divisions and branches to strategically identify GIS needs, ensure cross-functional data integration, and provide essential technical support. This includes leading initiatives for unified enterprise GIS data strategies.
Lead and ensure comprehensive coordination with internal CDPS departments and external agencies to ensure the seamless integration of GIS data for highly efficient, department-wide emergency response planning, execution, and post-incident analysis.
Provide training and technical support to staff members on the use of GIS tools and software for public safety applications.
Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements to ensure that GIS practices align with the latest compliance standards and guidelines.
Contribute to the development of internal policies and procedures for GIS data management, spatial analysis, and mapping, considering the specific needs and requirements of public safety operations.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills
Four years of professional experience in GIS data management, spatial analysis, mapping and collaboration.
Please Note: This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered.
OR Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills
A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant experience in GIS data management, spatial analysis, mapping and collaboration equal to four years.
Please Note: This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered.
Preferred Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related technical field.
IT program management experience.
Conditions of Employment
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and drug test.
Must be Colorado resident at the time of application
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
Are you in need of an accommodation?
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department at cdps_hr@state.co.us.
Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices
Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.
Application Tips : For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb_logo) .
Resumes, Cover Letters,or other documents submitted: will not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
Notifications All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to the email address listed on your application. Include your current working email address on your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Comparative Analysis Steps may include:
Structured application review by a panel of SMEs
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Are you willing to undergo an extensive background investigation, polygraph exam as well as pre-employment screening that includes drug screening and fingerprint based criminal history search as a condition of hire?
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Please describe your experience with GIS data management.
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Please describe your experience with spatial analysis.
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Please describe your experience with mapping.
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Please describe your experience with collaboration.
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While the full range of the class is $7,605 - $12,148 per month, the hiring range is $7,605 - $8,803 per month. Appointments are expected to be made near the hiring range minimum. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of the hiring range.
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I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.
Yes, I understand that
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If you are not a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please state "N/A".
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