GIS Data Administrator & Asset Management Lead - 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.

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

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.

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.

DOTI’s 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.
• DOTI’s 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.

DOTI’s 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 DOTI’s 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 DOTI’s 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:

• 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…