DWP Geospatial Research Specialist - Research Scientist

Position: DWP Geospatial Research Specialist - Research Scientist 3
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* Working Title:

DWP Geospatial Research Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
Research Scientist 3*
* ** Agency:
Health Department*
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** Job ** : 95954

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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 through 09/23/2026

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** Date Posted** : 08/12/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/23/2026

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** Hiring Agency** :
Health Department

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** Division/Unit** :
Environmental Health /Drinking Water Protection/Technical Services

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 25% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually

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** Bargaining Unit** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ 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 being re-posted. If you previously applied, you do not need to reapply to be considered.*
* Are you passionate about public health?  The Drinking Water Protection Section (DWP) of the Environmental Health Division at MDH is seeking a Geospatial Research Specialist.  This position exists to lead informatics research and infrastructure around geospatial data collection and analysis to support statewide collection and use of geospatial data.  The purpose of this position is to provide an advanced level of geospatial, analytical, data science, and organizational skills to develop and implement business processes that support the geospatial expertise and coordination in the DWP Section.  

The person in this position serves as the DWP GIS data management expert.

Primary responsibilities include:

+ Maintain and enhance DWP's data infrastructure to support GIS, reporting, and operational needs.

+ Lead efforts to acquire, standardize, and improve the exchange of data with external agencies while serving as the primary coordinator for data integrations initiatives.

+ Support GIS operations by expanding available datasets, improving access to spatial information, and providing technical expertise and training to staff.

+ Provide geospatial related data analysis, data availability, and data management expertise for the DWP Section to support standardization of data pulls, modernization of scripts, and advances in geospatial data analytics.

_In accordance with_  HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework ()  _, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota or in a bordering state within
50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state._

_MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1

STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application._

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held** .  Only applicants with resumes that clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years of experience performing research activities to support programmatic objectives.  Experience must include all of the…