Geospatial Technology Analyst

Position: Geospatial Technology Analyst 2025-03151

General Description

The Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) seeks a Geospatial Technology Analyst in Cheyenne, Wyoming. OSLI manages approximately four million acres of state trust land across Wyoming—lands held in trust by the State to generate revenue to support public education and other designated beneficiaries. The Geospatial Technology Analyst contributes to the development and distribution of geographic and land‑management data, assists in maintaining mapping resources, and provides technical support for various agency systems.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

• Analyze, create, update, maintain, interpret, map, and provide technical assistance and user support for the geographic data used by many employees to do their jobs more efficiently.
• Maintain GIS layers within an enterprise GIS environment and conduct analyses of GIS data that support management decisions.
• Create data for new leases and land ownership as information is provided to the GIS team.
• Identify new leases and ownership in the land management systems that need to be added to GIS.
• Perform regular and routine analysis and quality assurance/quality control on new and existing data to ensure correct and accurate information.
• Identify data issues and make recommendations to correct issues.
• Maintain and support online mapping resources.
• Assist in various data entry or data cleanup projects.

Qualifications

Preference or Agency Requirements: Preference may be given to applicants with experience in GIS, Data Management, or related fields.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other geospatial technologies.
• Knowledge of GIS terms and definitions.
• Knowledge of real‑estate terms, the ability to read maps, plats, legal descriptions, legal documents, and metes and bounds.
• Knowledge of land surveying and land systems.
• Knowledge of cartographic design fundamentals.
• Knowledge of data management concepts and best practices.
• Knowledge of basic web design and graphic design.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and SQL.

Education & Experience

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in GIS or Data Management or a related field) and 0–1 year of progressive work experience (typically in GIS or Data Management or related field) at the level of a Map Editor. Alternatively, 3–4 years of progressive work experience with acquired knowledge at the level of a Map Editor may substitute for the degree requirement.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None.

Physical Working Conditions

• This position takes place in a typical office setting.

Notes

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Voluntary benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long‑term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts.
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long‑term financial security.
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans.
• Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement.
• Employee Assistance Program – includes paid short‑term counseling, legal, financial and work‑life benefits and select employee discounts.
• Wellness Program – earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health.
• WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION – Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can’t find anywhere else — wide‑open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year‑round recreation, and no state income tax.

Human Resources Contact

Ryan Scheer | ryan.scheer2 | 307‑777‑8570

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications

Class specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure you have the most up‑to‑date version.

Additional Information

Supplemental Information:
View the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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