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Join the 2,000+ professionals who are bringing strategic vision to state government as part of Minnesota's information technology agency. Work for Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and be part of a cutting-edge organization that is emerging as a national leader in government IT. This position exists to serve our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (DOT). MNIT DOT supports an agency with technology integrated into all areas of business – from business intelligence and solutions for providing critical transportation infrastructure across Minnesota to planning and operating a safe, efficient and reliable multimodal transportation system to connect people and markets across Minnesota.

Our culture promotes collaboration, demands continuous improvement, and encourages innovation in IT delivery. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT DOT.

Working Title: Enterprise GIS Application Specialist
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/03/2023
• Closing Date: 02/21/20203
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit: Minnesota Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $29.83 - $49.03 / hourly; $62,285 - $102,374 / annually
• Job Class Option: Geographic Info Systems Tech
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position provides leadership, technical expertise, subject matter expertise, and the design, development, and maintenance of complex Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) applications platforms at MNIT partnering with Transportation (MnDOT). This position provides general support to existing IT5 and IT4 positions covering GIS applications critical to MnDOT’s operations, and end users of these systems.This position provides general GIS support to MnDOT GIS users.

The GIS systems and applications this position is responsible for are MnDOT agency wide and extend to the public and beyond the State of Minnesota. This position plays a key role in the development, maintenance, and documentation of GIS applications, supporting systems and configurations, tools, and data resources for MNIT partnering with MnDOT in conformance with State and Department standards and guidelines.

This position includes incorporating new GIS concepts and applications into existing information systems and evaluating spatially related business systems and needs. This person is expected to provide technical assistance and problem-solving support to promote and sustain GIS technology across all the business areas agency wide. This person also provides direct end-user GIS support, providing direction and technical advice needed by business area employees to complete their GIS tasks, deploy their data and applications, as well as training and communication of MnDOT’s GIS technology and GIS enterprise tools and architecture.

• At this time, this position is eligible to work full-time teleworking, hybrid or full-time in the office depending on the needs of the business unit and with supervisor approval. Telework is a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a scheduled regular, recurring basis at a remote telework location.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume:

Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of IT related experience in GIS development and support .

Experience must include:

• Experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS software.
• Experience working with GIS tools to access data that uses Oracle or SQL Server.

A Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR a related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR a related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

• Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal history verification.

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification
• Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of MNIT’s services, standards and processes.
• Broad knowledge of MNDOT’s delivery system and considerable knowledge of the Department’s structure, mission, and vision.
• A four (4) year degree in Geography or closely related field, where GIS technology has been a key component to the curriculum.
• Thorough working knowledge of the Python programming language in an ArcGIS environment.
• Experience with SQL language in an Oracle, PostgreSQL, or SQL server environment.
• Experience with MapServer.
• Experience with GeoMoose.
• Experience with Oracle or PostGIS Spatial functions and operators.
• Web development using JavaScript.
• Web development using ASP.NET or PHP.
• Any application platform system administration (IIS, Apache, ArcGIS Online).

How to Apply

This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified applicants simultaneously. This vacancy will be filled in accordance with applicable union contract provisions. Current employees of Minnesota IT Services who are currently in an Information Technology Specialist 3, Geographic Info Systems Tech position and who are eligible to bid and apply within the seven (7) day bidding period will be considered prior to filling the position via other means.

Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State Government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Mandie Stevenson at delva.lilic@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Delva Lilic at delva.lilic@state.mn.us.

To be considered for any Veteran’s Status, you MUST indicate this on your application.

RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. To qualify, you must meet the following: 1) have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States; 2) have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty or have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; 3) be a United States citizen or resident alien; and 4) have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001, as shown on your DD-214 form. To be considered under this legislation, you must: 1) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; 2) meet all of the above RSV criteria; and 3) submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to:
MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us. Failure to submit your DD-214 form will affect your consideration for an interview under this legislation.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation by the closing date to:
MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.