GIS Cadastral Analyst I

Salt Lake County•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Salt Lake County is seeking a highly enthusiastic GIS Cadastral Analyst I to join their team. This entry-level role supports the maintenance of the County's official parcel maps and land records by assisting with GIS mapping tasks, title research, and data verification. The position ensures that property boundaries and ownership are accurately represented and provides technical assistance under the guidance of senior staff. Salt Lake County fosters a culture of purpose, community, and work-life balance, offering great benefits and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Degrees in Geography, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Drafting, or other closely related fields.

Responsibilities

Enters, edits, and analyzes GIS spatial and attribute data (points, lines, polygons) in accordance with established procedures; verifies accuracy against source documents.
Supports review of deeds, surveys, plats, and ownership histories to help maintain parcel records.
Maintains existing GIS database layers and Parcel Fabric datasets under supervision; assists with updates to ensure accurate representation of parcel ownership and property boundaries.
Assists with maintaining and updating the tax parcel index; helps create new tax descriptions under guidance.
Provides routine technical assistance and documentation to internal staff and stakeholders, following guidance from senior staff.
Conducts basic research into historic maps and property abstracts to support more complex analysis by senior staff.
Assists senior staff with calculations and adjustments to parcel boundaries, including splits and mergers.
Helps coordinate the recording, filing, and follow-up of plats and documents to support seamless service delivery.
Ensures routine compliance with recording standards and helps follow up on noncompliant documents.
Performs routine QA/QC tasks by reviewing and correcting errors identified through established reports, workflows, or supervisor direction; ensures parcel data is updated accurately according to standards.

Benefits

12 Holidays
up to 24 vacation days
12 sick days
one personal day every year
Hybrid work environment (some positions)
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% employee contribution
Medical coverage, including a 100% County-paid premium option
Dental and Vision coverage with coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a County contribution of up to $1,200 per year, or a Flexible Spending Account
100% County-paid Long-Term Disability and employee-paid Short-Term Disability options
Professional Development and professional membership fees paid
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite medical clinic and gym
Hospital insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance
Discounts at County facilities