GIS Programmer Analyst

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

As the GIS Programmer Analyst, you will provide geospatial-based web and mobile application development and information technology and data support to the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife (DNR-FAW). The primary role is to support a statewide GIS system used for managing data about DNR administered Aquatic and Wildlife Management Areas.

You will design, develop, test, and deploy spatially enabled mobile and web applications under the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s IT portfolio. You will work closely with FAW staff and FAW IT Business Services staff to develop system and application requirements, research and prototype emerging geospatial information delivery technologies, and maintain specifications, standards, and infrastructure.

This position requires onsite work at least 50% of the time, with limited telework opportunities.

To qualify, candidates must demonstrate at least three (3) years of IT related experience in geospatial application development, including designing, developing, and maintaining web and/or mobile GIS applications.

• Designing, developing, and maintaining geospatial web and/or mobile applications.
• Working with the ArcGIS platform (e.g., ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal or ArcGIS Online) to support GIS-based solutions.
• Working with relational databases and writing SQL queries to manage and retrieve data.
• Translating business needs into technical requirements and delivering solutions, including documentation, testing, and user support.
• Communicating clearly and effectively to facilitate mutual understanding.
• Providing a customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem solving.

Education in information technology or a related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master’s degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor’s degree for one (1) year; and an associate’s degree for six (6) months.

• Experience developing and maintaining mobile GIS applications using tools such as Esri Field Maps, Survey
  123, or similar platforms.
• Experience developing Python scripts for ETL processes and automating data workflows.
• Experience administering or supporting ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, including content management and governance.
• Experience working in a government or natural resources environment, particularly supporting wildlife, environmental, or land management programs.

• Experience working with enterprise geodatabases (e.g., Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL, PostGIS) and spatial data management practices.
• Experience using version control tools such as Git for code management, collaboration, and deployment.
• Knowledge of secure application development practices, including authentication, authorization, and compliance with IT security standards, including those in the Microsoft Azure environment.

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Social Security and address verification
• Other legally required checks

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan after at least three years of service
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

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