Planning & GIS Analyst

Pueblo County Colorado

Pueblo, CO

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$5,391–$8,086

SKILLS

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Child Protection/Welfare, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Decision Support, Driver's License, Economic Development, Emergency Response, Emerging Technology, Fast Food, Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Analysis, Government, Graphics, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Illustrating Ability, Land Development, Land Use, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Multitasking, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Retirement Plan, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Social Work, Spatial Data, Staff Requirements, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Trend Analysis, Urban Planning, Vehicle Fleets, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Zoning

LOCATION

Pueblo, CO

POSTED

15 days ago

Planning & GIS Analyst

Salary

$5,391.00 - $8,086.00 Monthly

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

02887

Department

Planning/Development

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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POSITION SUMMARY

Independently manages comprehensive research and data analysis assignments and projects; prepares and presents complex planning documents, maps, and graphics for public and governmental consumption utilizing advanced professional planning experience. Utilizing advanced professional planning experience, researches and analyzes land development applications and synthesizes information from many sources to create and present summaries and illustrations that communicate and advise managers, leaders, and stakeholders. Responsible for larger, more complex planning assignments, exercising greater independence and judgment. Manages, analyzes, and visualizes geographic data across multiple projects, incorporating information into larger-scale geographical planning projects.

THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Accepts, reviews, and evaluates land use applications; performs advanced professional work related to research and analysis. Directs and advises the public and customers on various land-use projects, including projects involving surveys, subdivision of land, and deeds. Independently travels to sites as needed.
Develops and implements comprehensive regional land-use plans that align with the Regional Comprehensive Plan, sustainability goals, economic development strategies, and community needs, ensuring coordinated growth and efficient use of resources across multiple jurisdictions.
Analyzes, prepares, and interprets complex reports, maps, and drawings to solve potential problems or conflicts and independently manages multiple high-level projects in support of land use regulations and the Regional Comprehensive Plan.
Performs quality assurance checks on spatial data, maps, and analyses to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards and best practices, and identifies ways to use Geographical Information System (GIS) tools and emerging technologies to improve current analytical practices and strengthen community planning processes while working in coordination with Pueblo County GIS as necessary. Analyzes special data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that can inform decision-making processes for communities.
Develops, implements, and manages Geographical Information System (GIS) applications, tools, and scripts to automate workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance decision support techniques, and spatial analysis methods.
Presents reports and other findings to staff, planning, and zoning boards and commissions, and elected officials, serves on local and regional planning committees and projects, as directed; represents Pueblo County and the Planning Department as directed.
Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

WHAT YOU HAVE

The substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geographical Information System (GIS) related field, or closely related field Required (Substitution Acceptable)
Master's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field Preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Four (4) years or more of professional experience in Urban or Regional Planning, Geographical Information System (GIS), or related field Required

LICENSE:

Valid Drivers License from State Agency upon hire Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must successfully pass background check Required

NOTE: For preferred qualifications, the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill-based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience including supervisory experience.

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS

Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
May be eligible for up to 12-week Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

2026 PAID HOLIDAYS

New Years Day - January 1st
Day after New Years Day - January 2nd
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 19th
Memorial Day - May 25th
Employee Appreciation Day - June 3rd
Juneteenth Day - June 19th
Independence Day (observed) - July 3rd
Day before Labor Day - September 4th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
Labor Day - September 7th
Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 5th
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day - October 12th
Veterans Day - November 11th
Day before Thanksgiving - November 25th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
- Thanksgiving Day - November 26th
- Day after Thanksgiving - November 27th
- Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
- Christmas Day - December 25th
Day before New Years Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
One Personal Day (County employees will have one paid personal day off in 2026. This paid day off is to be chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director.)
= Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2026 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday
The following time off types will not contribute to the daily or weekly overtime calculation: Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, and Unpaid Early Release Days.
Any employee that is required to work by their supervisor on a designated Unpaid Day Off,

a designated Unpaid Personal Day or during a designated Unpaid Early Release period shall be paid for work required and performed during such days and periods.

No employee may work during an Unpaid Day Off, an Unpaid Personal Day, or during an Unpaid Early Release period without the express authorization of their supervisor. This Resolution contemplates and authorizes supervisors to direct work during Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, or Unpaid Early Release Periods for community safety and County government essential activities such as snow removal, social worker visits for child welfare and other family emergencies, response to emergency calls by facilities and fleet employees, and required court appearances by County employees.
For weeks in which an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release takes place, County Exempt employees are designated as Non-Exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Those employees so designated will be required to clock in and out of work via email to their Director for all days worked during weeks that include an Unpaid Day Off.
No employees shall be permitted to work over 40 hours during a week that includes an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release without the express written authorization of their Director or Elected Official.
The above 2026 Holiday Schedule Resolution was originally approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 15th, 2025 and then revised on February 12th, 2026 & March 12th, 2026*

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DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS

Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

SICK LEAVE

Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.

VACATION LEAVE

Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT

All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employees monthly pay.

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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION

Pueblo Countys contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.

If Benefit Selections:

Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional

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MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)

Medical, Dental, & Vision Rates are for the 2026 Plan Year (effective January 1st, 2026)

HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN