Elections GIS Specialist

This posting has been re-opened and if you have already applied, you are still being considered and will not be able to apply to this posting again.

The Election GIS Specialist performs highly technical administrative, and professional work in carrying out a comprehensive public facing service operation. This position specifically supports the Community Services team in supporting computer applications and/or database design, development, service implementation for Division users utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, ArcGIS and overall maintenance of the entire SCORE address library.

NOTE:

• The anticipated hiring range for the Elections GIS Specialist is $28.99 to $36.24 per hour, dependent upon qualifications.

1. Manages the daily operation of maintaining the boundaries of Arapahoe County’s 400+ special districts, school districts, and municipalities.
2. Ensures statutory compliance of voter service functions including voter registration, SCORE address library maintenance, and all services relevant to the voter mapping/location operation.
3. Conducts long-range planning studies on mapping and address library issues and recommends projects, programs, and procedures to achieve operational objectives.
4. Technical expert of County Election software (SCORE), County mapping software (ARAPAmap), County Data visualization software (Power BI), statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to updating existing County boundaries.
5. Political map subject matter expert, preparing and maintaining precinct and district maps for use by County, political parties, districts and candidates.
6. Serves as the project manager for decennial re-districting (additional re-precinting projects when necessary), including staffing advisory commissions for redrawing of the Board of County Commissioner district lines and coordinating with cities and school districts in the county who adjust their candidate district lines.
7. Develops and manages election data reporting and analytics tools that support elections operations internally and provide information to voters and interested parties through Divisions public website.
8. Supports Division with maps and visualization of past election data (such as turnout) together with analysis of proposals for future services such as vote centers and ballot drop boxes.
9. Works with County and State partners to prepare voter lists and other data reports for custom orders and for posting on website for public use at regular intervals.

• Organized - Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, and support) to get things done
• Service First - Improve customer experience; enhance quality of life; improve trust in government
• Teamwork - Cooperates with others to achieve goals and overall work objectives
• Adaptability - Responds to changing circumstances by being innovative and altering behavior
• Communication - Expresses clearly and effectively when speaking/writing to individuals or groups

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems or related field
• 3+ years in an information systems environment, which includes GIS experience, and exposure to computer programming and systems analysis, design, integration, and implementation; and/or
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job

• Any continued education and/or relevant certifications.
• Bilingual and/or American Sign Language
• 5+ years of experience working within information system environments

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check

• Must be able to work nights and weekends based on business need
• Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need

• Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
• Hybrid work opportunities available per approval.

• Spends 70% of the time sitting and 30% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party. 

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:  If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627.  Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.