Data Team Lead New

Job Description

The Utah Geospatial Resource Center (UGRC) seeks an experienced Geospatial Data Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the state's geospatial data catalog (SGID).

In this position, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders, partners, and data providers to enhance Utah's geospatial data infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will include :

Leading and supervising the Data team

Ensuring the quality, accuracy, and accessibility of geospatial data within the SGID

Developing and implementing strategies to improve data collection, management, and dissemination

Collaborating with state agencies, counties, and other organizations (i.e. MPOs) to promote the use of geospatial data

Staying up-to-date on emerging geospatial technologies and best practices

Working closely with the election and 911 communities

Developing Python-based workflows and automation to enhance data collection, aggregation, and quality checks on statewide datasets.

Being innovative and seeking new solutions when collaborating with colleagues and our partners.

The Utah Department of Government Operations (DGO), Division of Technology Services (DTS) is the state’s lead office for information technology.

Located within DTS is the Utah Geospatial Resource Center (UGRC), which serves as the state's office for coordinating map technology.

UGRC plays a crucial role in gathering and providing access to essential datasets across the entire state, including roads, address points, and administrative boundaries.

These datasets are made available to both the public and various government systems.

UGRC is also involved in providing guidance and support for GIS implementations and promoting best practices. Additionally, UGRC specializes in developing and customizing tools, services, and applications tailored to the specific needs of government entities at various levels across the state.

This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and telework days (two days a week in office required) . The office location is at 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville.

Please note, a position's eligibility for telework is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

This job may be filled at either of the levels listed below. (Rate as listed or in accordance with DHRM Rules for current state employees.)

• Information Technology Analyst III, $40.58-$68.97 per hour
• Information Technology Analyst II, $34.23-$58.18 per hour

Why join our team?

We have great business partners who want to serve Utah citizens efficiently and effectively, while working within the guidance of their federal and state partners.

This is an opportunity to make a difference for Utah citizens while being a pivotal part of an exciting IT team. You will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance.

We also offer an onsite gym with exercise time, education reimbursement, discounted bus passed and more! Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.

What's in it for you?

You will receive great health and retirement benefits. In this position, you would enjoy the generous benefits package offered by the State of Utah.

We have an extremely competitive total compensation package that you can learn about HERE!

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP) :

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage)
• 5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage)
• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS) :

Employees hired on or after than 7 / 1 / 2011 and have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.

Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7 / 1 / 2011 are in Tier I Public Employees System.
• Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
• Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7 / 1 / 2011 are in Tier I Public Employees System.

Paid Time Off :

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
• Annual leave increases with years of service.
• There are also 12 paid holidays

The Agency :

To learn more about The Division of Technology Services check us out Click here. The State's environment is a highly optimized blend of systems responsible for collecting, processing, and distributing millions of data elements every day.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications and Expertise

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field or work experience equivalent

Proven experience in geospatial data management and analysis

Strong leadership and supervisory skills (3+ years experience)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS)

Knowledge of geospatial data standards and best practices

Preferred Experience

ArcGIS Enterprise Portal and Distributed Collaboration

ArcGIS Online Partered Collaboration

OpenStreetMap (OSM)

GitHub Projects

Familiarity with transportation and 911 datasets

Experience with data governance

Familiarity with the ServiceNow platform

Experience with Python and the ESRI ArcPy library

If you are a passionate and dedicated individual who is committed to advancing geospatial data in Utah, we encourage you to apply.

Supplemental Information

• Employment contingent on passing a drug screening and a background check.
• 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. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

All offers of employment into this position are conditional and subject to passing a

Utah Criminal Background Check, a security clearance (fingerprinting)

consistent with IRS and / or public safety requirements, and security training.

DHRM Rules apply to transfers.