GIS Specialist/GIS Principal - (Pike Lake)

This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Union Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES GIS Specialist An employee in this class applies GIS technology and programming tools to design and support geographical information systems and applications. Duties include consulting with GIS users to determine needs; developing and supporting customized applications, data, web services, and documents to meet user specifications; and participating in the assessment, implementation, and maintenance of GIS technology and techniques. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff., An employee in this class leads the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and security of geographical information systems, technology, techniques and services to meet multi-user goals. Duties include applications systems and web services development; data management; administration and support of GIS software, servers, and infrastructure; and the provision of technical training sessions, guidance and support to GIS users and staff. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GIS Specialist (Pass/Fail), The essential functions for this position are listed under the “ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK” on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), geography, computer science, information technology, or related field of study (all degrees must include course work in GIS) AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable direct GIS experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license., * Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), geography, computer science, information technology, or a closely related field (all degrees must include course work in GIS) AND four (4) years full-time paid verifiable direct GIS experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license., Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

This position is located at the Richard H. Hansen Public Works and Transportation Complex. 4787 Midway Road, Pike Lake, MN 55811. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay for a GIS Specialist, is $31.21 - $44.23 per hour. The full salary range, including longevity pay for a GIS Principal, is $33.54 - $47.71 per hour.