GIS and CMMS Supervisor - Parks, Recreation, and Open Space

City of Aurora

$106K — $132K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Asset Management, or related field
  • Five years of GIS operating experience
  • Two years of Asset Management/CMMS experience
  • Preferred: two years of supervisory experience
  • Preferred: two years of project management experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a strategic GIS and CMMS application plan and vision
  • Collaborate with various teams to enhance business practices through GIS and CMMS solutions
  • Lead and manage the PROS GIS and CMMS staff, focusing on mentorship and performance evaluations
  • Oversee service desk tickets and ensure adherence to Key Performance Indicators
  • Coordinate and implement technology projects with internal staff and vendors
  • Identify efficiencies through automation and integrations
  • Serve as the main point of contact for GIS/CMMS application matters

Benefits

  • Working in an award-winning operation managing over 8,000 acres of open space
  • Opportunity to collaborate with multiple departments for enhanced business practices
  • Involvement in innovative technology solutions for the PROS department
  • Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities
  • Work in a clean, comfortable environment with occasional field visits to parks and recreation centers
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City of Aurora, Colorado

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The city of Aurora's Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Department's mission is to encourage active lifestyles and create healthy environments for people, nature and community.

The award-winning operation consists of seven divisions (Golf, Open Space and Natural Resources, Parks Operations, Planning, Design and Construction, Recreation, Business Services and Communications) that collectively manage more than 8,000 acres of open space, 100+ parks, 180+ athletic fields, over 100 miles of trails, three nature centers, two reservoirs, five recreation centers, five golf courses, indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and one of Colorado's largest municipal urban forestry programs.

Aurora PROS is committed to delivering exceptional public service while being responsible stewards of its diverse system of parks, programs, natural resources and amenities that enhance the daily quality of life for Aurora residents.

The deadline to submit applications is September 29, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

The hiring range for this role is $106,340 - $132,295 annually.

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The GIS/CMMS supervisor leads the team responsible for the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) department's Geographical Information System (GIS) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This GIS team connects internal and external customers to high-quality asset-centric spatial information through providing creative and reliable technical solutions and support.

The primary responsibilities of the job include leading and motivating staff, developing and implementing a vision for the use of Parks, Recreation & Open Space enterprise systems, seeking out innovative solutions to meet current and future business objectives, managing and delegating workload, and leading higher priority or more complex GIS or CMMS initiatives. This position is a working supervisor with the responsibility of performing at the Senior GIS/CMMS Analyst level. The GIS/CMMS supervisor is also responsible for ensuring that the team members have the resources they require to be successful.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and implement a GIS and CMMS Application strategic plan and vision. This includes meeting the core duties and functions of the team, prioritizing requests from users, and providing a vision and plan for future, sustainable GIS and CMMS endeavors
  • Partner with teams across the department including Planning, Design & Construction, Park Operations, Open Space and Forestry, Golf, Recreation, Marketing, and Business Services divisions to enhance business practices with GIS and CMMS solutions and analytics
  • Responsible for leading, supervising, and evaluating the work of PROS GIS and CMMS staff, including mentorship, setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback through regular one on one meetings and performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures
  • Manage service desk tickets or request management software to adhere to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Scope, coordinate, implement, and support technology projects with internal staff and third-party vendors
  • Identify areas for efficiencies including automation and integrations, where appropriate
  • Develop PROS GIS and CMMS procedures and technical standards and training, in cooperation and coordination with City-wide GIS, PROS project managers, and end-users
  • Serve as the department's point of contact on GIS/CMMS application matters and liaison with City-wide GIS team and City-wide CMMS team
  • Keep current on the latest GIS, CMMS, analytics, and asset management trends and make recommendations for implementation in Aurora
  • Performs other duties as assigned


The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Asset Management, drafting or related field


Experience:
  • Five (5) years of GIS operating experience
  • Two (2) years of Asset Management/CMMS experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two (2) years of supervisory experience
  • Two (2) years of project management experience
  • Three (3) years of municipal organization experience
  • GISP certification


Knowledge:
  • Proficient knowledge of Esri GIS software suite including web and mobile applications, cartographic design, and data architecture
  • Proficient knowledge of ArcGIS Online and Esri Solutions
  • Proficient knowledge of CMMS/EAM software
  • Knowledge of asset management and business intelligence/reporting processes


Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, project management, and leadership skills
  • Coordinate, prioritize, and assign tasks
  • Specify and enforce project deliverables and keep stakeholders apprised of the deliverable schedule
  • Perform geospatial modeling, analysis, and data manipulation
  • Analyze and compile technical information and reports


Abilities:
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, users, consultants, individuals from other agencies, and citizens
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve problems and manage challenging situations


Licenses and Certifications Required:
  • Colorado driver's license with a good driving history.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:
  • Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
  • Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
  • Vision sufficient to read computer screens, printouts, and related documents
  • Dexterity to operate a computer system and other related equipment
  • Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
  • Endurance sufficient to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time


Work Environment:
  • Works in a clean, comfortable environment
  • The work environment will occasionally include field visits to PROS facilities (parks, open space, recreation centers, etc.) and linear assets (trails, medians, etc.).


Equipment Used:
  • Uses standard office equipment including personal computer.
  • Uses common office software, advanced software, and on-premise and cloud databases.
  • This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

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