Colorado Staffing
Colorado State Patrol Communications GIS Manager
Colorado Staffing, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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 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@.us How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at . 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. 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. 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! 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) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI). 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. CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick 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 membership eligibility. 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, and Mandatory Departmental Collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Collect, validate, and integrate spatial data from various sources. Update and maintain GIS databases. Design and develop GIS databases. Conduct spatial analysis. Apply geospatial techniques. Utilize GIS tools to create emergency response plans. Engage with public safety personnel and drive collaboration. Lead initiatives for unified enterprise GIS data strategies. Provide training and technical support. Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements. Contribute to the development of internal policies. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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. 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. 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 at . A standard appeal form is available at: . 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. 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
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 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@.us How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at . 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. 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. 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! 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) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI). 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. CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick 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 membership eligibility. 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, and Mandatory Departmental Collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Collect, validate, and integrate spatial data from various sources. Update and maintain GIS databases. Design and develop GIS databases. Conduct spatial analysis. Apply geospatial techniques. Utilize GIS tools to create emergency response plans. Engage with public safety personnel and drive collaboration. Lead initiatives for unified enterprise GIS data strategies. Provide training and technical support. Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements. Contribute to the development of internal policies. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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. 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. 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 at . A standard appeal form is available at: . 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. 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