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GIS Specialist

CITY OF FARMINGTON
CITY OF FARMINGTON Salary
Farmington, UT Other
POSTED ON 4/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

Job Details

Job Location:    City Hall - Farmington, UT
Position Type:    Full Time
Salary Range:    $36.54 - $43.27 Hourly
Travel Percentage:    For Training Purposes Only
Job Shift:    Day
Job Category:    Engineering

Description

FARMINGTON CITY

GIS Specialist

Are you ready to make an impact on your community? We are going to pay you for doing just that!  Your knowledge and skills can help us with economic development, engineering, utilities, and so much more.  We value diversity – in backgrounds and in experiences and we need people from all swaths of life to help build the future of Farmington.  Farmington City is a fast-growing community with great family values, committed government employees. We strive to preserve and create excellence.   

You’ll be a great fit if you can:

  • Promote and follow our mission statement, values and expectations.
  • Cultivate a positive attitude among department personnel and other contacts.
  • Provide high level of internal and external customer service.
  • Prepare computer mapping, geographical information, and graphic and illustrative services to all City departments. 
  • Develop database structure, tables, forms and reports for geographic data.
  • Read and interpret graphs, charts, plans diagrams and maps.
  • Maintain and create custom GIS solutions, including web maps, tools and scripts.
  • Write reports, memos, and keep records on GIS progress.
  • Respond to public inquiries and requests for maps, charts, graphs and related information.
  • Apply knowledge of concepts of database design, development, and application related to GIS.
  • Utilize knowledge of the nomenclature, symbols, techniques, and mathematics of mapping.
  • Draw on knowledge of programming languages including VBA, Python and Javascript.
  • Make use of knowledge of the core ESRI suite of products including ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS server and data gathering techniques.

To be considered you will need:

  • A valid Utah Driver’s License.
  • A degree in geography, cartography, GIS or related field.
  • Two (2) years of prior experience with computerized mapping or GIS experience is preferred.
  • To have the ability to professionally furnish and obtain information from other employees and the public.
  • A good sense of strategy and timing.
  • To establish effective working relationships with employees and the public.

The Environment and Company Culture:

  • Generally work in a comfortable office setting with minimal noise
  • Moderate mental pressure and fatigue is present during average work day
  • Regular attendance at the workplace is necessary
  • We are a fun, collaborative group that rallies around our dedication to this great community
  • We aspire to greatness, while we also raise one another up.
  • We promise to support you, give you meaningful challenges, and make your time with us worthwhile. 

What you will get:

  • Full benefits; medical, dental, vision, 401k match
  • Vacation
  • Sick
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Health Deductible Reimbursement (1/2)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance Policies with AD&D
  • Spouse and Child Life
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Utah Retirement Contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Benefit

**If an employee opts out of Medical and/or Dental Insurance, the City will put the single rate amount into a 401K for employee.

 

The “Elbow Grease” of the job:

  • Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, talking and hearing, sitting or driving for extended periods of time 
  • Requires use of plotter, GPS equipment and software
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English
  • Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
  • Vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Need sound judgment to avoid friction during difficult matters or situations
  • Ability to use a personal computer, printer, copier, scanner and telephone system

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position.  Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. 

Qualifications


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