GIS Analyst jobs in Utah

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GIS Analyst
  • State of Utah
  • Knoxville, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: GIS Analyst

    Job Description:
    Are you a skilled GIS Analyst looking for an exciting career working with Forestry and Wildland Fire in the Great State of Utah? The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) in the Utah Department of Natural Resources, is looking for someone like you to fill their GIS Analyst position to support the Forestry and Wildland Fire programs. This is an exciting position working with a great team that offers a flexible schedule, telecommuting opportunities, and occasional travel through Utah.

    Principal Duties:
    As a GIS Analyst:

    • Support the GIS and mapping needs of our Forestry and Wildland Fire programs. ~
    • Design, configure, create and support new GIS tools, workflows, integrations, spatial databases and methods for data collection, processing, interpretation and display, in coordination with GIS and IT staff and groups.
    • Plan, publish, design, update/upgrade, and maintain FFSL's geographic information system data and services in coordination with GIS and IT staff and groups.
    • Support wildland fire incidents with GIS and other duties as needed.
    • Coordinate GIS data, projects and activities between FFSL programs, area offices, state and federal agencies, cities, counties, special service districts, and other organizations. ~
    • Perform spatial analysis, and model complex scenarios in order to deliver and track FFSL programs, initiatives and policy and facilitate executive decision making.
    • Publish GIS services and map products to help FFSL achieve its mission and objectives.
    Ideal Candidate:
    The ideal candidate will possess:
    • GIS certification from an accredited college or university, the Geographic Information Systems.
    • Certification Institute (GISCI), or Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI).
    • At least 1-2 years of direct GIS experience.
    • A positive, open-minded and collaborative outlook and attitude.
    • A strong work ethic.
    • Problem solving skills.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
    • Experience and/or knowledge with GIS work in natural resources and/or wildland fire ~ posses GIS skills such as cartography and spatial analysis.
    • Experience with using and ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
    • Knowledge of emergency management and homeland security concepts; state government agency.
    • Obligations under the National Response Framework, NIMS, and ICS (IS-00100.b, IS-00200.b).
    Why You Should Join Our Team:
    The Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands is a progressive, diverse agency responsible for forest stewardship, managing wildland fires, and conserving sovereign lands in Utah. You will have the opportunity to be part of the Division's GIS and Information Technology team and make a positive impact on FFSL programs, stakeholders and employees with your GIS skills and ideas. Additionally, the State of Utah offers great benefits and generous paid time off, enabling a positive work-life balance.

    The Agency:
    If you would like to read more about working for the Department of Natural Resources please

    Typical Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Associates or Bachelor's degree or higher in Geography, GIS, Cartography, Natural Resources, or a related field.
    • At least 1-2years of experience as a GIS Analyst or similar position with GIS as the primary duty.
    • Proficiency with ESRI products such as ArcPro 3.0 , Desktop 10.7 software suite (ArcMap and ArcCatalog).
    • Proficiency with other office applications such as MS Office, Google Suite (Chrome, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, etc), and Internet based services, etc.
    • Ability to provide direct GIS support to FFSL staff and partners.
    • Ability to read, interpret, analyze, map, and display spatial and non-spatial data in both digital and physical formats.
    • Knowledge of GPS/GIS principles including, but not limited to, cartography and map design, projection and coordinate systems, and GIS data management.
    • Knowledge of large format plotters and scanners, office printers, etc.
    • Knowledge of mobile GIS based applications.
    • Knowledge of recreational GPS systems (such as Garmins) and how to extract GIS data from them.
    • Knowledge of and ability to successfully administer and manage multiple, complex, GIS projects and analyses.
    • Ability to constructively work in a team.
    • Excellent decision making and problem solving skills by identifying key facts, exploring alternatives.
    Preferred Requirements:
    • Automobile, etc. Outdoor work, sometimes strenuous, in all types of environments, terrain and weather conditions is optional.
    • Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g. safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
    • In-state and occasional out-of-state travel by vehicle and airplane will be required.
    • Overnight travel will occasionally be required.
    • The successful candidate will be required to possess the following certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA): IS-00100.b, IS-00200.b, IS-00700.a and IS-0800.b.
    • If the candidate does not possess the certifications at the time of hire, they will be required to obtain them within the first nine months of employment.

    Supplemental Information

    • Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g. safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
    • Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc.
    • DNR and FFSL required training.

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GIS Analyst
  • Stantec
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • GIS Analyst - ( 240000IY ) Description Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Senior Analyst, GIS
  • AES Corporation
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today...
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GIS Cadastral Analyst I
  • Utah County Government
  • Provo, UT FULL_TIME
  • UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158 Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov “The Value of Public Servi...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Senior Analyst, GIS
  • aes
  • US, UT FULL_TIME
  • At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today...
  • 5 Days Ago

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GIS Analyst I
  • Tooele County
  • Tooele, UT FULL_TIME
  • Tooele County is currently accepting applications for a cutting-edge GIS Analyst who will perform a variety of technical, analytical and cartographic duties related to the development, maintenance and...
  • 12 Days Ago

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GIS Analyst
  • UniversalPegasus International, LLC
  • Houston, TX
  • Position Summary: Uses Arc GIS and various Microsoft Office programs to prepare maps, sketches, reports, alignment sheet...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GIS Analyst
  • Piper Maddox
  • Ardmore, PA
  • Position Summary: We're in search of a skilled and driven GIS Analyst to join our client and collaborate closely with va...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GIS analyst
  • Crescens Inc.
  • Richmond, VA
  • Job Title: GIS analyst Location: Richmond, VA(Onsite) Duration: 10 Months Note : In Person Interview Job Description: Ou...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GIS Analyst
  • Allied Consultants, Inc.
  • Overview Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has been a premier provider of technical and business pr...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GIS Analyst
  • American Bureau of Shipping
  • Washington, DC
  • Job Description ABS Group is seeking GIS Analysts of all levels (Jr., Mid., and Sr.) with experience in geospatial data ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GIS Analyst
  • Allied Consultants, Inc.
  • Austin, TX
  • Overview: Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has been a premier provider of technical and business p...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GIS Analyst
  • G-TECH
  • Plymouth, MI
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst III Position Description The GIS Analyst III is responsible for performing ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GIS Analyst
  • HDR
  • Nashville, TN
  • About Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Utah is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys. It is a rugged and geographically diverse state that is at the convergence of three distinct geological regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau. Utah is one of the Four Corners states, and is bordered by Idaho in the north, Wyoming in the north and east; by Colorado in the east; at a single point by New Mexico to the southeast; by Arizona in the south; and by Nevada in the west. It covers an area of 84,899 sq mi ...
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Income Estimation for GIS Analyst jobs
$54,062 to $69,337

GIS Analyst
Prepare maps conveying information from project databases, field activities, work orders, engineering analysis and project deliverables and reports.
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Supports the workflow of projects that require aerial (UAS/drone) and ground (tablet)-based data collection including planning, equipment preparation, deployment, processing, technical support and integration.
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March 19, 2023
Assist as needed to market existing and new clients including site visits, proposal preparation and general business development support as it relates to any of the above-mentioned activities.
March 14, 2023
Utilize GIS for analysis of spatial data, perform routine analyses optimizing use of various company data sets, and perform limited research using government or other outside sources as directed by supervisor to support engineering and operations needs.
August 29, 2022