GIS Technician - Research Analyst

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* Working Title:

GIS Technician*
* ** Job Class:
Research Analyst*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 95582

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 07/17/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/23/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Engineering Services Div / Roadside Vegetation Management

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Occasional

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** Salary Range:**  $24.40 - $35.30 / hourly; $50,947 - $73,706 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

This position supports Geographic Information Systems (GIS) work in MnDOT's Office of Environmental Stewardship (OES) by helping maintain spatial data and providing basic GIS services to users within OES. The incumbent will assist in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and mapping spatial data to support business operations, decision-making, and planning. This position works under guidance and supervision to complete assigned GIS tasks, supports end-users with GIS tools, and contributes to the accuracy and organization of OES' and MnDOT's GIS data.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* One (1) year of professional level GIS experience:

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* Two (2) years of technical experience in CAD/GIS, Surveying, Mapping, Cartography or a closely related field;

NOTE:

A bachelor's or master's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Surveying, Engineering, Planning or Computer Science substitutes for one (1) year of professional experience.

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An associate degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Surveying, Engineering, Planning or Computer Science substitutes for six (6) months of technical experience.

Experience must demonstrate:

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Experience with GIS software;

+ Familiar with GIS data structures, such as shape files, feature classes, and geodatabases.

+ Ability to apply cartographic principles, including map design, symbology, labeling, and layout best practices;

+ Ability to apply Introductory skills in spatial data editing and analysis, including attribute editing, spatial joins, and basic geoprocessing;

+ Working knowledge of databases and spreadsheets, including Microsoft Excel, sufficient to process and track computer files used in data collection and processing.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + GIS Certificate

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Experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online

** Additional Requirements*
* REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

** Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check*
* It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

Drug testing (if needed)

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