Planning and GIS Analyst

About the role

Pueblo County is seeking an experienced Planning & GIS Analyst to join their collaborative Planning & Development team.

This position is ideal for a GIS professional with planning experience—or a planner with strong GIS expertise—who enjoys solving complex problems, creating meaningful data visualizations, and helping guide community growth through data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex GIS, mapping, and spatial analysis projects that support land use planning, infrastructure, economic development, and community planning initiatives.
• Review and analyze development applications, subdivision plats, surveys, deeds, and zoning proposals, providing professional recommendations and technical guidance.
• Develop maps, graphics, dashboards, reports, and presentations that communicate complex planning information to decision-makers, elected officials, and the public.
• Prepare and implement long-range and regional planning projects that advance the Pueblo Regional Comprehensive Plan and support sustainable, coordinated growth.
• Develop GIS applications, tools, and automated workflows that improve efficiency and expand the department's analytical capabilities.
• Analyze demographic, land use, environmental, and infrastructure data to identify trends and support strategic planning decisions.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of GIS data, mapping products, and spatial analyses while incorporating emerging GIS technologies and best practices.
• Present findings to the Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, advisory boards, community groups, and regional partners.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, GIS professionals, public agencies, and community stakeholders on projects that shape the future of Pueblo County.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, GIS, Geography, or a closely related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
• Four (4) or more years of professional planning, GIS, or related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Urban or Regional Planning or a related field.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ModelBuilder, Python scripting, dashboards, or other GIS automation tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical information to elected officials, boards, and the public.

Benefits

Pueblo County offers a competitive salary range of $5,391.00 - $8,086.00 monthly for this position.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $5,391.00 - $8,086.00 monthly.