GIS Data Administrator & Asset Management Lead - Performance Office

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The target salary range for this position is $105,000- $115,00/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location This position has the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule with the in office location at Webb Municipal Building, 201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. Who We Are & What Youll Do The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website. DOTIs Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTIs culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. DOTIs Performance Office creates transparency and accountability, supports strategic, financial, and operational decision-making using performance measures and key performance indicators. This information forms the story of our department and is the source for strategic communications, outreach, new initiatives and official progress reports to external stakeholders. The Performance Office is a change agent that stretches capabilities, innovates, and leads initiatives to improve departmental processes. The GIS Data Administrator & Asset Management Lead plays a critical role in advancing DOTIs strategic objectives by leveraging spatial data and technology to support informed decision-making and by leading the implementation of asset management best practices. This position serves as a department-wide influencer, managing GIS professionals, guiding geospatial functions, and driving asset management strategies that optimize infrastructure lifecycle performance. This position is pivotal in ensuring DOTIs infrastructure assets are managed strategically and sustainably. By combining GIS expertise with asset management leadership, the role enhances operational efficiency, optimizes resource allocation, and supports long-term planning for DOTI. Specifically, in this role you will: GIS Data Administrator Develop and direct the technical operations related to the implementation and maintenance of GIS data layers used in data modeling and data distribution activities, which includes coordinating the maintenance of GIS data life cycles and related business processes. Serve as a DOTI GIS technical expert by developing and implementing industry accepted standards and procedures for use of GIS applications and services and promoting the adoption of these standards and procedures throughout DOTI. Collaborate with internal divisions and external consultants to integrate spatial data into business processes and ensure adherence to DOTI and city standards. Consult with GIS users to evaluate needs, provide technical guidance on GIS applications and services, and develop solutions to meet user needs for GIS data and analysis. Manage data maintenance efforts across multiple divisions within DOTI and with other city departments to ensure data integrity and transparency. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to GIS staff, fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Asset Management Leadership Serve as the departments leader for asset management, developing and implementing strategic plans aligned with DOTIs mission and goals. Oversee asset lifecycle management, including acquisition, tracking, maintenance, risk management, and performance monitoring. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate asset management practices into operational and financial planning. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, process documentation, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Utilize GIS and analytical models to support asset condition assessments, capital planning, and resource optimization. Develop enterprise level guidance for asset management practices and implement across DOTI. Develop and maintain strategic asset management documents including the SERVICE policy, Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), and Asset Management Plans (AMPs). Manage asset inventory data collection initiatives and integrate data into existing EAM applications and databases. Develop and implement an equity model used to evaluate overall project investments across the city to ensure equity and inclusion are being properly addressed in the decision-making process. Strategic Consulting & Collaboration Function as an internal consultant to identify opportunities for data and process improvement across DOTI. Engage with staff, peers, and leadership to define current and future states, ensuring successful implementation of improvement initiatives. Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership to enable data-driven decision-making. Leadership Departmental Geospatial Activities: Act as the primary GIS representative for DOTI in cross-departmental and external engagements. Develop Esri Operational Dashboards, Story Maps, and other web-based map products to support planning efforts for projects and programs. Coordinate with Technology Services Department to develop data processing and scripting processes to automate data extraction from disparate systems. Work to integrate GIS data with existing city enterprise systems including Salesforce, Workday, OpenGov (Cartegraph), Hexagon, and Masterworks. Use ArcGIS Model Builder and Python to develop data processing models for redundant tasks. Lead the strategic planning and development of GIS initiatives to support organizational goals and objectives. Stay abreast of emerging GIS technologies, trends, and methodologies, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Establish quality control processes and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of GIS data and applications. What Youll Bring Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Current GISP® Certification PMP® or project management experience Knowledge of ISO 55000 Asset Management Standards Continuous improvement experience (Six sigma/Lean) Knowledge of data analysis techniques: modeling, mining, and cleansing Experience with change management Experience in data management of large data sets An understanding of core business practices Experience managing GIS staff in a largely autonomous remote workplace environment The ability to work interdepartmentally and coalesce solutions around existing infrastructure and technical hurdles Ability to lead and listen with strong organization and communication Excellent time management, adaptability, and problem solving Required Minimum Qualifications Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Planning, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience at the type and level of the Senior GIS Analyst, including one year of experience completing complex, multi-disciplinary GIS projects. Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. Licenses and Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until February 26th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than February 26th at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration. About Everything Else Job Profile CD0341 GIS Data Administrator To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $93,566.00 - $154,384.00 Target Pay $105,000- $115,00/year. Agency Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 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