IT Analyst III - GIS Data Analyst/Programmer

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Taylorsville, UT

5d • $42 - $71 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Geospatial Resource Center (UGRC) is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a GIS Data Analyst/Programmer to work with both our developer and data teams. The successful candidate will be experienced with data analysis in both ArcGIS Pro and Python, ArcGIS Online data management, and Experience Builder and Dashboards. This position will serve as a bridge between the data and developer teams, bringing a native GIS background and experience to programming projects and a focus on automation, repeatability, and innovation to GIS analyses. It will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects for a wide variety of state agencies as well as internal projects to improve the processes and data offered by UGRC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field
• 2+ years with GIS data analysis and data management
• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Online, including Experience Builder and Dashboards
• Python scripting, including experience with the Pandas and ArcGIS API for Python libraries
• git and GitHub
• Customer-first, how-can-I-help attitude
• Team oriented and cooperative

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Geography, GIS, or related field
• 4+ years analyzing spatial data, solving complex problems, and creating clear and concise visual products (maps, web apps, etc)
• Ability to break down complex issues and processes into discrete steps and tasks
• Competence with the full suite of ArcGIS Pro tools
• Sound understanding of Python programming fundamentals and internals
• Skilled at using pandas, geopandas, and Spatially-Enabled DataFrames to analyze and manipulate both spatial and tabular data
• Understanding of database structure and management
• Ability to build and maintain complex web maps and Experience Builder apps
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity and comfort using git and GitHub for version management and CI/CD
• Cartographic prowess
• Experience with Javascript/Typescript for web and mobile app development
• Excellent writing skills for clearly communicating complex topics
• Ability to summarize next steps and action items from meetings
• Training or experience in urban planning; land use and development; and the Utah Land Use, Development, and Management Act (LUDMA)

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis to answer questions for customer agencies, including identifying spatial and numerical patterns in data
• Create and maintain Python scripts running in Google Cloud Run for ETL tasks
• Use Python and other languages to develop repeatable, documented processes
• Active participation in local, state, and national GIS user groups and organizations
• Constantly identify ways to improve processes to better serve agency customers and the public
• Work with agency partners and customers to ensure projects are completed to the highest degree of accuracy and completeness possible

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level