Job Description
Right of Way GIS Senior Analyst
Join the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) as a Senior GIS Analyst and help ‘Keep Utah Moving’! You will be a key player in our Right-of-Way Division, innovating transportation solutions that strengthen Utah’s economy and enhance quality of life. We are looking for a visionary to build a comprehensive GIS tool suite, from conceptualizing business plans to deploying high-impact geospatial layers, such as surplus property and water rights, for agency-wide situational awareness. You will lead our efforts to capture new assets in real-time while preserving our historic records, all while providing the training resources that ensure agency-wide success.
About the Role
Salary Range: $25.22 - $43.36
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service (12 month probationary period)
Location: Calvin Rampton Building – 4501 South 2700 West, Taylorsville, Utah
Recruiter: Porter Cook I pccook@utah.gov I801-965-4164
Application Deadline: 8/27/2026*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Principal Duties
As a Right of Way Senior GIS Analyst, you will:
- Develop and maintain a statewide inventory and mapping process for UDOT-owned properties, including right-of-way limits and specific parcel attributes.
- Create GIS polygons and georeferenced database entries from legal descriptions, ensuring data accuracy through rigorous quality control.
- Examine property records (deeds, easements, plats, and title abstracts) to verify ownership, identify encumbrances, and resolve title defects or conflicting land records.
- Research public and private records at County Recorder Offices and other repositories to manage property lines, water rights, and historical ownership data.
- Apply Right of Way design principles and prepare technical reports outlining title-related findings and recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree, or higher, in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling at least four (4) years.
- A valid driver's license
Preferences
- Experience working with water rights.
- County property abstract research experience.
- GIS-related credentialing and knowledge.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Here are some of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job, though not all-inclusive:
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to use ArcGIS Pro (version 2.8.6+) to support property inventory needs, edit features in versioned geodatabases using SQL queries, and work with relational tables from Oracle databases.
- Professional Skills: Ability to problem-solve sustainable program solutions, formulate professional communication strategies, document workflows/metadata, and analyze data to make recommendations to appropriate parties.
- Teamwork & Operations: Ability to coordinate details in fast-paced environments, support leadership in stakeholder communication, and work collaboratively in a team while following clear verbal or written directions.
Why You Should Join Our Team
A Mission That Matters – At the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation." We help the traveling public get where they want, when they want, as safely as possible. By joining our team, you contribute to the framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.
Our Culture and Values – We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these values resonate with you, you will find a home here!
The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
