Geographic Information System (GIS) Project Planner (DMVA) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/1100690) Apply  Geographic Information System (GIS) Project Planner (DMVA) Salary $68,112.00 Annually Location Arapahoe County, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number OAA00456 Department Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Division Army National Guard Opening Date 09/19/2025 Closing Date 9/30/2025 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address Military & Veterans Affairs, 6848 South Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112 FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information DMVA State Human Resources Office, 303-704-8597 Hiring Pay Rate Reinstatements, promotions, transfers are subjected to DMVA internal compensation policies. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has three major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans. DMVA offers a comprehensive benefit program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities! Description of Job This full-time position reports to the Assistant Chief of Facility Plans and Programs of our Army Division, in the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO), and works Tuesday through Friday, 10-hour days. This position provides Master Planning and Real Property Geographic Information System work in support of the Colorado Army National Guard Installations and Environment work unit. The position exists to provide support of the overall mission of the directorate, to include analysis and production of decision-support tools for use by the Colorado Army National Guard (COARNG) as it formulates strategy and for inclusion into DoD databases. The skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the GIS Project Planner are diverse, encompassing support for installation planning, programming, and real property. The GIS Project Planner duties include collecting, producing, analyzing, and processing geographic data to produce reports for the Real Property Development Plan (RPDP), the Capital Plans and Facility Life-Cycle Plan (FLCP), the annual Installation Status Report, and other capital improvement projects, facilities plans, and systems. This position requires overnight travel, including some out-of-state travel to attend training classes, seminars, and conferences. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: + collecting, analyzing, and processing real property geographic data in support of the overall mission of the division; + performing site surveys using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and when necessary, performing on the ground surveys to verify information; + maintaining the Common Installation Picture (CIP) real property data layers, to include site boundaries, parcels, and easements, etc, and provide standardized map information products for production of decision-support tools; + establishing and maintaining the logical link between CIP database and Planning Resources for Infrastructure Development and Evaluation (PRIDE); + reconciling and deconflicting data as facility features change over time; + ensuring data currency and accuracy for use in RPDP and real property databases of record such as PRIDE; + developing GIS applications to allow for effective and efficient interface between GIS data and production applications of the directorate; + supporting the required decision support tools for decision makers using real time data; + creating Military Construction (MILCON) and Sustainment, Restoration, modernization (SRM) project documentation in support of Federal/State capital programs; + creating, updating, and submitting project programming documentation such as 10% parametric design graphics; + prioritizing Military Construction (MILCON) and Sustainment, Restoration, modernization (SRM) projects as related to master plans, yearly funding, Long Range Construction Plans, and the Real Property Development Plans; + answering data calls as they relate to planning, programming, and real property requirements; + preparing programming projects and documents in support of planning and programming objectives; + creating and maintaining GIS map products for installations and facilities; + analyzing and visualizing connections between real property, ISR, and the capital investment strategy; + providing geospatial data and analysis to assist in master planning decisions; + creating site plans that depict installation facilities, land uses, areas for future development and encroachments; + assisting in the development of building models; + providing input to the planning and programming enterprise systems including Real Property Planning and Analysis System; + meeting audit readiness standards; + creating statements of work for projects as necessary; and + preparing real property projects and documents. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Two years of professional experience as a Geographic Information Systems Professional, involving hands-on computer mapping experience working with geographical or land information systems to input and present agency data. Substitutions A combination of GIS-related education, a formalized GIS apprenticeship program, GIS certification, and/or relevant experience with Geographic Information Systems involving hands-on computer mapping experience working with geographical or land information systems to input and present data equal to two (2) years (transcripts and/or certifications must be attached to your application in order for education to be considered). Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the official application form. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate and document on their application forms the following qualifications: + Experience working with database systems. + Professional experience providing GIS data collection, management, and application development in a Planning or Operational environment. + Professional experience using the geospatial platform ESRI and ArcGIS. + Ability to integrate and coordinate the use of GIS across program needs. + Experience working with military and State regulations and other Real Property regulations. Conditions of Employment + be willing to pass a background check + be willing to travel with some overnights Comparative Analysis Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting. Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in the comparative analysis process as required by Colorado Revised Statutes. The comparative analysis process will involve administering a skills assessment through the online testing platform, eSkills. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments related to the position duties, required competencies, and preferred qualifications directly on your application in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration. Supplemental Information Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules. Colorado For All Philosophy: Colorado for Allmeans working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. Employment Philosophy: The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The DMVA is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Accommodations: The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at 720-250-1538. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 If you have experience working with database systems, please describe the type of systems and where this experience was performed. 02 If you have experience in a Planning or Operational environment, please describe where this experience was gained, what your role was, and why you performed it. 03 If you have experience using ESRI and ArcGIS, please describe where this experience was gained and for what it was used. 04 Describe an example where you had to integrate and coordinate the use of GIS to serve the needs of a program or operation. 05 If you have experience working with military and State regulations and other Real Property regulations, please describe this experience in detail. 06 Please describe where you performed two years of experience as a GIS Professional, involving hands-on computer mapping experience. Include dates or employment, where this experience was obtained, and a supervisor or HR contact to verify this experience. 07 What geographical or land information systems have you worked with where you had to input and present the organizational data? What systems were used, and what data was captured, evaluated, and used? Please list what level of comfort you have working with these types of systems (i.e. beginner/novice, intermediate, pro). 08 Read through the duties on the announcement. Please list the duties you are unfamiliar with performing, if any. 09 Do you have any education in GIS in a formalized apprenticeship program or certification? (Yes/No) 10 Did you attach a copy of transcripts, certification or program completion documents? If not, please do so before submitting. 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