Senior Geospatial Analyst Department of Public Works -- Asset Management Division
Visualize Data. Drive Decisions. Shape the Future.
El Paso County is seeking a talented Geospatial Professional to join the Department of Public Works team. You'll support everything from road maintenance planning to field data collection and custom map and workflow development. The Senior Geospatial Analyst excels in a results-driven environment, effectively managing multiple priorities while working with a high degree of independence
What Makes You a Great Fit:
The Senior Geospatial Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert and provide clear visualizations of data that help shape smarter decisions. This position requires a keen eye for detail, a talent for identifying root causes, and a strong ability to quickly learn and adapt.
You have strong technical skills in data analysis, asset management systems, and GIS.
You're fluent in tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, ArcGIS, and GIS dashboards.
You can turn raw data into actionable insights, applications, maps, and visuals.
You can design and implement automation scripts to improve operation efficiency.
You provide strong customer-focused support to internal teams, departments, and the public.
You're a collaborative problem-solver who enjoys working with cross-functional teams.
You have a passion for public service and building internal tools that improve efficiency to better service communities.
You're adaptable, self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
You can proactively identify and solve potential issues independently.
You can quickly learn and adapt to new tools and concepts and apply them effectively.
What You'll Do:
As part of the Asset Management team, you'll play a key role in supporting the people behind the scenes of transportation systems and public infrastructure. You'll serve as the bridge between technical tools and non-technical users.
Develop clear, compelling visuals, applications, and summaries for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Train and support staff to enhance data quality and data-driven practices.
Recommend and help implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reliability.
Perform a full range of asset management functions, including researching, analyzing, and improving workflows, with a focus on asset management planning.
Evaluate organizational, infrastructure, and regulatory issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Perform root cause analysis and proactively identify potential issues across applications, processes, and workflows, leveraging technical expertise to implement optimized solutions.
Create, maintain, and refine asset data inventories across enterprise and standalone asset management systems.
Assists DPW employees in the use of GIS applications.
Design, diagram, and implement workflow processes to integrate asset management data with GIS.
Why This Role Matters:
As part of the Asset Management team, you'll be key in maintaining and analyzing asset data for transportation systems, public infrastructure, and County resources. Your work will support day-to-day operations, long-term infrastructure planning, and innovative solutions that make our county run more efficiently. From scripting and database development to interactive app creation, your expertise will help power decisions that matter.
**Hiring Range: $46.06 - $50.00 hourly
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday -- Thursday, 7:00am -- 5 :30pm or
Monday -- Friday, 7:00am -- 3:30pm; subject to change.*
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
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This senior-level position assists in the management and maintenance of various Geographical Information System (GIS) related asset datasets stored in a variety of enterprise level asset databases. Participates in the development of strategic and tactical plans and programs in maximizing El Paso County's transportation infrastructure. Conducts data analysis and provides various deliverables such as reports, maps, and other related documents. This position is part of the Geospatial Analyst career progression series, which includes Associate Geospatial Analyst, Geospatial Analyst, and Senior Geospatial Analyst. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Assists in maintaining Department of Public Works (DPW) asset data dictionary standards.
Creates, maintains, and modifies asset data inventories in various enterprise-level and siloed asset management systems (AMS).
Prepares geospatial datasets through digitization, data conversion, and manual data entry of electronic and paper-based records into GIS.
Conducts continuous refinement and quality control of Asset Management data; generates reports and conducts data analysis as needed to arrive at results.
Utilizes geospatial analysis techniques to provide a better understanding of certain variables in given geographic locations.
Provides digital and hard copy maps, tabular datasets, reports, graphics, and other asset data products in support of daily operations, planning, engineering, and maintenance operations,
Creates GIS asset data from coordinate geometry (COGO) legal descriptions.
Organizes, documents, and provides backup material for a variety of design projects and engineering studies.
Researches County documents and plans across various County databases and archives.
Provides review and interpretation of subdivision plats and land surveys for County assets.
Prepares DPW asset acceptance submittals for public infrastructure.
Provides research for public right-of-way in support of daily operations and customer service.
Prepares, coordinates, and manages County road name change petitions to the BOCC.
Interacts with County staff to develop custom map project requirements.
Facilitates the implementation efforts for transportation GIS and asset management applications.
Independently evaluates, develops, and programs GIS applications to automate and convert data using approved software and protocols.
Gathers geographic data through field observations, maps, photographs, satellite imagery, censuses, and other sources; analyzes the geographic distribution of physical and cultural characteristics and occurrences.
Maintains and analyzes crash data as required.
Reviews, evaluates, and verifies GIS data provided by other government agencies or private sector contractors for accuracy.
Develops graphical models and provides data of analysis results for committees and the public.
Coordinates with governmental agencies for data collection and transfer.
Assists DPW employees in the use of GIS applications.
Utilizes creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness in providing GIS support to County staff, outside organizations, stakeholders, and the public.
Assists with land use and travel demand model data upkeep and verification as assigned.
Provides traffic count program support, data management, and analysis.
Provides basic asset management database support, troubleshooting, backup, and archiving.
Maintains regular contact with DPW personnel, answering questions, solving problems, and implementing and supporting applications from vendo
