GIS Tech 2025-00607
State of Wyoming
Cheyenne, WY, USA
Posted on Mar 17, 2025
Description and Functions
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Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) as a Geospatial Technology Analyst and make a lasting impact on the future of transportation in Wyoming! In this exciting role, you’ll be at the forefront of developing, analyzing, and managing vital spatial data for the Right of Way Department. Your work will be crucial in creating a cutting-edge, centralized Right-of-Way Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application that will not only streamline operations but will also have the potential to support Project Development and a range of other WYDOT needs across the state. If you're passionate about GIS technology and eager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
This position offers:**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.
Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.- Creates and maintains a sustainable property inventorying and mapping process for all WYDOT-owned land
- Researches WYDOT land records and adds geospatial data into GIS Software
- Researches WYDOT records for the as constructed plans and uploads into GIS
- Creates GIS polygons representing each WYDOT parcel
- Shows right-of-way limits for each state route and facility
- Creates specific attributes for each parcel
- Applies Right of Way design principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields
- Examines deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, encumbrances, and to verify legal descriptions
- Determines property lines
- Extracts and organizes data and performs quality control to ensure accuracy and completeness of all ownership data
- Researches source documents and/or coordinates with others to resolve missing or conflicting data and other anomalies
- Develops, improves, maintains, and performs quality control processes of the identification and tracking of ownership data
- Researches and verifies legal descriptions
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned
Qualifications
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PREFERENCES:
County property abstract research experience
GIS-related credentialing and knowledge
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of real estate terms, the ability to read plats, the ability to read legal descriptions and legal documents, etc.
- Knowledge of cartographic design fundamentals.
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software troubleshooting techniques
- Knowledge of theory, implementation, integration, and application of Geographic Information Systems, geospatial technologies, and Global Positioning Systems
- Knowledge of database management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Geography or GIS)Experience:0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Geography or GIS) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Map Editor.OREducation & Experience Substitution:3-4 years of progressive work experience (Geography or GIS) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Map Editor.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:None
Necessary Special Requirements
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NOTES:- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time position
- Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
- Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity, - recruitment must have been opened to the public
- One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
- Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
- Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
- If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.
Supplemental Information
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Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.