GIS/Hydrological/Data management Specialist

Compensation: $40 - $48/hr. DOE, depending on qualifications and experience.

Deadline to Apply: February 20, 2026

Monday through Friday. 40 hours a week.

The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) is a mutual ditch company that was incorporated in 1902. FRICO's business office is in Brighton, Colorado. The FRICO system consists of four major and several smaller reservoirs and approximately 400 miles of canals extending from the Front Range foothills to east of Greeley, Colorado.

Coordinates and manages all GIS infrastructure within the Farmers Reservoir & Irrigation Company (FRICO). Maintains troubleshoots and develops OnBase document management software. Assist with maintaining all field supervisor control and data acquisition (SCADA) sites, recording reservoir inflows/outflows and canal data. This technician/specialist role supports a wide variety of projects in the office and field. FRICO encourages qualified applicants to apply if they can successfully accomplish the majority of the job responsibilities. On-site training is available for parts of the job that the applicant does not have experience in.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. GIS Administration

a. Develop and maintain ESRI GIS mapping platform.

b. Manage web development utilizing AGOL, ArcGIS Enterprise, and Field Maps.

c. Using ArcGIS Pro version 11.x, engage in geoprocessing, spatial analysis, aerial imagery us, data management/distribution, geodatabase design, and map production.

d. Research and input FRICO’s property ownership by evaluating property deeds, County Assessor’s data, and various FRICO legal documents.

e. Verify legal descriptions by plotting and site visits.

f. Manage encroachments of Company’s property.

g. Periodically updates underground infrastructure to Colorado 811.

h. Maintain Verizon Connect GPS trackers on all vehicles and equipment.

i. Support all GIS software related issues, updates, and configurations.

2. Drone Flying & Aerial Analysis

a. Maintain and keep current on personal FAA Part 107 Drone License, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

b. Record and edit videos of canal maintenance and field operations.

c. Create and analyze digital elevation models (DEMs) derived from drone imagery, using ArcGIS Site Scan.

3. Water Administration and Monitoring

a. Assist in the maintenance and installation of all monitoring sensors, gate controls, and Campbell Scientific data logging devices. Knowledge in Allen Bradley PLC’s is a plus.

b. Support field staff in ensuring accuracy of system and correcting errors.

c. Install, upgrade, program, and repair hardware in the field as needed.

d. Assist with daily water reporting from the SCADA system.

e. Assist in Water Right accounting

f. Assist in conducting Discharge Measurement in canals

g. Able to troubleshoot field equipment, occasionally outside of normal business hours.

4. OnBase Administration

a. Manage and assist with back-end development of Hyland OnBase document management software.

b. Train and support staff on document retrieval and system organization.

c. Edit end user interfaces and develop workflows for Project Coordinator.

d. Lead on indexing protocols and gives insight into best practices for digital document retrieval/storage.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Sciences or related field from an accredited University.

2. 4 years of applicable experience directly related to GIS administration and analysis.

3. 2 years of experience with Hydrologic Field Work

4. 2 years of experience managing software users, privileges, and back-end administration.

5. Applicant must be able to work in the office and in the field. This position is approximately 70% office work and 30% field work.

6. Experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise development, deployment and support.

7. Experience with ESRI’s suite of mobile, browser, and desktop applications.

8. Experience with GIS spatial analysis.

9. Experience administering an ArcGIS Online organization account.

10. Experience creating and configuring Web App Builder web maps.

11. Strong written and communication skills.

12. Ability to collaborate in a team environment and communicate effectively with company management, internal and external stakeholders, with various levels of GIS understanding.

13. Strong understanding of Microsoft suite of software products, such as Word, and Excel.

14. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to solve complex problems, provide accurate error-free work, while meeting deadlines.

15. Be the GIS and document management Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Preferred Requirements:

1. Experience with water rights and water accounting within the State of Colorado.

2. Experience as an OnBase Administrator.

3. Experience programming and working with Campbell Scientific datalogger technology.

4. Experience managing all aspects of a GIS/IT system including hardware/software upgrades, enhancements, and training as a one-person operation.

5. Experience with high accuracy Trimble GPS and field data collection workflows.

6. Experience with drones and FAA Part 107 Drone Licensed

7. Experience conducting environmental field work and sampling.

The selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation and drug test. Excellent benefit package including vacation, holidays, health benefits, and 401(k) is available to the successful candidate.

DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY

Pay: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person