Job Description Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love! Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. What it is like to work here: At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with: Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work life balance: Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office. Additional Benefits include: + Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution + Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees + Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account + 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option + Professional Development + Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. Join the Office of Regional Development to create compelling data visualizations to inform policy, communicate program impact , and support the range of mapping needs across our divisions. The Office of Regional Development works collaboratively with state and local governments, businesses, and community organizations to support healthy, vibrant, and accessible communities for all Salt Lake County residents. The divisions within the Office of Regional Development highlight the breadth of our programs. These divisions include: + Housing & Community Development + Regional Planning & Transportation + Economic Development + Environmental Sustainability + Canyons Management We are seeking applicants with strong quantitative analysis skills and GIS expertise w ho are excited about the interdisciplinary and dynamic nature of our work . U nder the direction of the Business Strategy Manager and in collaboration with subject matter experts , you will design, create, share, and maintain interactive maps and other data visualizations for internal and external stakeholders. This application requires a work sample. Please do not upload the optional cover letter. Cover letters will not be reviewed. JOB SUMMARY Maintains the accuracy and quality of GIS database information; develops cartographic products; and performs data analysis and visualization to support the County or departmental functions, processes and analytical requirements. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, or other closely related field , plus two (2) years of equivalent business application analyst experience in a similar environment, size and scope. OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Applies established GIS technology principles, methods, procedures and tools to the completion of well-defined GIS functions and projects. + Maintains the accuracy and quality of GIS database information, developing cartographic products, data analysis and visualization to support the County or departmental functions, processes and analytical requirements. + Develops toolsets and workflows using ESRI Python infrastructure; participates in developing and implementing queries, scripts and instructions. + Creates web maps using predefined tools and templates in GIS software. + Meets with customers and supervisors to define data needs and requirements in order to ensure work products meet business needs at the customer, community, and service area, regional or County-wide level. + Maintains and updates geospatial databases; extracts, cleans, adjusts and converts data and information from non-GIS systems into GIS formats; converts addresses into GIS formats using geocoding routines. + Assists in the design, development, testing and implementation of GIS applications to meet customer needs and enterprise requirements. + Reviews data requirements; develops and maintains appropriate datasets for purpose of analysis; maintains quality control on large scale datasets; load and updates data in GIS data repository. + Formats and generates a variety of GIS products including standard and custom maps and map series, standard map templates, GIS data, graphics, tables and reports; performs data searches and retrievals. + Provides individual training and assistance to users unfamiliar with the designated provider's software components or individual tasks, including written instruction, training documents and procedures to assist users. + Establishes map area and develops symbology, including thematic and category symbols; uses cartographic and design principles to include legends, insets and reference information. + Overlays maps over aerial imagery to produce custom products and verify and correct geospatial data. + Researches and corrects problems with data using spatial and logical analyses; researches and verifies legal descriptions and boundaries; uses scripts, queries and other tools to obtain and/or correct missing or incorrect spatial and attribute data. + Researches and validates the accuracy of data; coordinates the resolution of database problems with others; works with other agencies to import/export multiple data layers using sound change control procedures. + Extracts and organizes data and performs quality control operations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data; researches source documents and/or coordinates with others to resolve missing or conflicting data and other anomalies. + Converts spatial data from one coordinate system to another, using basic geodetic principles; geo-references digital maps to align with real ground locations, using survey monument, GPS and other data as controls; processes, loads, reviews and updates data in GIS database layers; imports database updates. + Coordinates the production and distribution of GIS data; creates generic geocoding services; monitors geoprocessing steps and performs quality control checks on results. + Converts non-GIS formats into usable GIS data formats. + Uses software and tools to integrate multiple databases from a variety of sources, including aerial photography, for analytical purposes. + Converts addresses into GIS formats using geocoding routines and resolve address errors; may update geocoding algorithms to improve geocoding accuracy. + Consults with administrative and operating personnel from the state, universities, and other professional agencies regarding coordination activities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA) Knowledge of: + County and/or state government business process, software programs and systems + Principles, applications, and techniques of geographical information technology + Relational database technology with particular knowledge of extensions that enable the storage of spatial data + Computer software and applications related to job specific duties + Spatial analysis concepts, spatial data management and database design Skills and Abilities to: + Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing + Solve complex problems + Effectively apply general principles to specific conditions + Facilitate projects and meetings as assigned + Analyze business and technical processes and determine ways of making them more efficient + Maintain confidentiality and professionalism WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY Requisition ID2025-38264 # of Openings1 Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date2 days ago(2/7/2025 2:30 PM) SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Regional Development Location : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY Location : Address2001 S STATE ST Location : Postal Code84114 Position Type (Portal Searching)Time-Limited Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date2/23/2025 Grade016 Posted Min$69,805.00 Posted Max$85,000.00