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# GIS Data Steward - ITS3

- **Company:** State of Minnesota
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,637.0 - $116,126.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), Information Systems, Computer Programming, Data Definition Language, GIS Applications, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Oracle (Applications), PostGIS, Software Tools, Standard Sql, Spatial Data Infrastructures, Esri GIS (Software), Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3377305905&tx=KJ2929FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :

Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of IT related experience in geographic information systems (GIS) technology, including spatial data creation, analysis, and GIS application support., * Experience using GIS and related software components (e.g. ESRI's ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, Enterprise) including spatial feature creation and maintenance.

 * Skill in building and maintaining out of the box mobile GIS applications and workflows using ESRI Field Maps, Survey123, and related tools for field data capture.
 * Experience and knowledge of cartographic design techniques and skills such as, accessible map design, coordinate systems, projections, scale, and resolution issues
 * Knowledge of SQL for data definition, manipulation, and selection within enterprise geodatabases, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, and PostGIS environments.
 * Skill in designing and performing spatial analyses, identifying appropriate datasets and tools, documenting geoprocessing workflows, and summarizing analytical results.
 * Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
 * Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months., * Four (4) years of experience using ESRI desktop suite of software tools and extensions.

 * BA/BS in Information Systems, Wildlife Management, Fisheries, Hydrography, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
 * Working knowledge of one or more programming or ESRI scripting languages (e.g., Python, Arcade).
 * Experience with setup and use of R statistical analysis software.
 * GPS and/or mobile technology use for natural resource applications.
 * Experience creating and deploying mobile apps from ESRI's suite of tools (Survey123, Field Maps, Collector).

## Description

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 does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services 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.


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