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Summit County, CO

GIS Development Engineer

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A GIS Analyst gathers data that can be used in geographic information system (GIS) maps or products. Gathers data from existing maps and reports; gathers information on people, plants, animals, buildings, natural terrain and elevation.

$66,195 / year median in Colorado

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Description The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Development Engineer's role is to develop program scripts, applications, databases, and reporting queries in support of a wide variety of GIS projects and services. In support of these activities, the position may participate in requirements gathering, business process analysis, system design, planning, implementation, release, and on-going support of GIS systems and services. This position contributes to the success of the IS Department by developing proactive solutions and systems for County Departments and Offices in support of current GIS services needs and their future GIS-based initiatives. While the focus of this position is on the support of GIS projects, the function of the GIS Development Engineer role might also involve support of other applications or systems which integrate with or leverage the GIS environment. This position will be expected to work with limited supervision and can partner with IS staff and customers through diplomatic and positive communications. Typical Qualifications BA / BS degree in GIS; geography; computer science, information systems, or related field; two or more years experience in object-oriented software application development, data analysis, software documentation, testing and debugging, development of software requirements and business analysis, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND FORMAL TRAINING
BA / BS degree in GIS; geography; computer science, information systems, or related field T Two or more years experience in object-oriented software application development, data analysis, software documentation, testing and debugging, development of software requirements and business analysis Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
Valid Colorado Driver's License at time of appointment and throughout employment. Requires certification as GIS Professional (GISP) from the GIS Certification Institute. Supplemental Information Position will remain open until 7/31/26. To apply, please submit a Summit County Government application, resume, and cover letter online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/summitco or mail to Summit County Human Resources, PO Box 68, Breckenridge, CO 80424. For questions regarding the position, please reach out to Neal Stolz at neal.stolz@summitcountyco.gov. All positions are subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employer We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.