GIS Analyst

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Announcement

Details

Open Date 05/20/2024 Requisition Number PRN38587B Job Title GIS Analyst Working Title GIS Analyst Designer Job Grade E FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

M-F, 8am-5pm

VP Area President Department 00342 - Real Estate Administration Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $60,000 - $85,000 Close Date 06/21/2024 Open Until Filled No Job Summary

Come join the Campus Planning team at the University of Utah! We are a growing team of professional Planners, Architects and Landscape Architects tasked with the implementation of the University Master Plan and its associated documents. We work with student, academic and professional groups on and off campus to ensure the values, goals and mission of the University are achieved. Now more than ever, the University is growing in unprecedented ways. We are looking for an energetic individual to help us shape and innovate our changing campus.

GIS Analyst: as the primary responsibility of this position, the successful candidate will be proficient in utilizing GIS to design, implement and manage geospatial data. This will include 3+ years of experience working with this software to create, present, edit, store, and manage geospatial data.

Designer: as the secondary responsibility of this position, the successful candidate will have training and professional experience working to create concepts and design solutions for various projects including but not limited to basic web design, branding, marketing materials, digital assets, and presentations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to think critically, work well with others, be organized, be collaborative and be innovate.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage geospatial data and databases, including master planning tools.

• Obtain, compile, modify, and analyze GIS data from a variety of sources, including construction drawings, aerial imagery, field collection and the University of Utah's geodatabase.

• Create and maintain files, records, and documentation of relevant data while following established organizational processes.

• Assist in Campus Planning data requests from both internal university groups as well as external parties including consultants.

• Work with others to identify specific project requirements and/or spatial data needs, develop processes to collect and maintain data, and provide training on use of GIS tools as needed.

• Produce mapping products tailored to specific project or customer needs, including static and interactive maps, online mapping/data tools, and other data visualization graphics.

• Integrate data from various relational database systems.

• Work to manage the mapping needs of the Physical Enterprise Planning and Development (PEPD) dept.

• Work with University Marketing and Communications to manage web content for the PEPD website

• Work to enhance the image and accessibility of the PEPD department through graphical means, standardizations, processes and protocols

• Work with Campus Planning and Real Estate Administration team members to improve practices and deliver projects

• Stays up-to-date on mapping software and relevant GIS tools.

Preferences:

• Bachelors degree in geography, planning, computer science, graphic design or related field or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education).

• 3+ years of experience in a related area

• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro and the ESRI ArcGIS suite, including ArcGIS online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal and related applications.

• Proficient with Adobe Create Cloud software particularly the Illustrator and Photoshop applications

• Familiar with an enterprise GIS system and versioning

• Proficient with querying, analyzing and editing geospatial data

• Familiar with web development

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preference given to candidate with design portfolio or website that shows relevant skills related to mapping, graphic design and site analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Minimum three years of experience in a related area required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How many years of work experience related to GIS technology/analysis do you have?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more

• Do you have 2 or more years of geography, planning, computer science, graphic design or related field?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

• Yes

• No

• Indicate your level of expertise with Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Advanced

• Please indicate your skill level in the use of GIS applications

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Advanced

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4)

• Veteran Only

• Call 801.581.2169

• Addendum to the University of Utah

• Veteran Only

• Call 801.581.2169 after submission