Permitting and GIS Specialist | Sandy, UT

GIS and Remote Sensing
Utah, United States
May 15, 2026
Full-time
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Job Description

Company: Burgex Mining Consultants
Location: Sandy, Utah, United States (Hybrid)
Category: GIS and Remote Sensing
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Experience Level: Early-Career to Mid-Level

Job Summary
Burgex Mining Consultants is seeking a Permitting and GIS Specialist to support mineral land research, permitting, claim mapping, and spatial intelligence for mining and mineral resource projects.

This role focuses on translating complex land records, mineral rights data, and GIS information into actionable intelligence for geologic, landman, and field operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and coordinate mineral exploration permits, including BLM 3809 Plan of Operations and Notice of Intent documentation
  • Support the Landman Team with day-to-day GIS tasks required for active land and mineral projects
  • Create accurate mineral claim maps for field navigation and regulatory filings
  • Ensure maps meet applicable state statutes and Bureau of Land Management requirements
  • Prepare digital maps for field crews and process field data to ensure ground truth is reflected accurately in internal databases
  • Assist with land status and mineral entry research using online databases, county records, and public land records
  • Integrate land research data into ArcGIS workflows
  • Maintain organized geodatabases and project files within ArcGIS Pro
  • Ensure mapping data is clean, consistent, and ready for immediate use by the land and geologic teams

Qualifications

  • Strong working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro is required
  • 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Ambitious early-career candidates with a strong technical foundation will be considered
  • Previous Landman experience is not required; training will be provided for the right candidate
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including land, geology, and field operations
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills and high digital fluency
  • Interest in mining, mineral exploration, land management, and the U.S. mineral supply chain

What We Can Offer You

  • Opportunity to work directly alongside founders, principal consultants, and the Mineralocity team
  • Mentorship in exploration, land management, permitting, and the business side of mining consulting
  • Hybrid work flexibility after an initial in-office training period in Sandy, Utah
  • Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing firm
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Compensation time

Why This Role Matters
This role is important because mineral land research, permitting accuracy, and spatial intelligence directly impact the success of mineral exploration and resource development projects.

As a Permitting and GIS Specialist, you will help turn land records, claim data, and field information into practical insights that support better project decisions.

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👉 Apply online: https://www.burgex.com/careers/

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