GIS Training & Support Specialist - Research Analysis Spec

GIS Training & Support Specialist

This position supports MnDOT's use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by providing technical guidance, training, and user support across the agency. The role helps staff access and apply GIS data for planning, operations, and decision-making. Key responsibilities include analyzing spatial data needs, improving workflows, creating maps and visual tools, and supporting GIS applications. The position also promotes data quality, consistency, and effective GIS use throughout MnDOT.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of professional GIS experience demonstrating:
• Experience in cartographic principles and production such as layout standards, annotations, pdf manipulation and online mapping.
• Experience in spatial data interpretation, conversion, management, and analysis.
• Experience in creating/soliciting, processing, analyzing, and managing spatial data and corresponding metadata.
• Experience using Esri's ArcGIS or similar GIS software.
• Note: A Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Surveying, Engineering, Planning or Computer Science substitutes for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Python, statistical operations, raster modeling, and model builder.
• Experience providing individual technical GIS support.

Additional Requirements:

• 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, Driver's License Check, and Education/License Verification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their 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.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.