GIS Analyst

The Parking and Traffic Division of Minneapolis Public Works is hiring a GIS Analyst to support internal operations and the implementation of a grant funded project to improve its curbside management systems. The project will use technology and data to create tools to improve access to on-street parking and loading spaces as well as modernize how the city collects, stores, visualizes, and shares curb data.

This position is grant-funded with funding secured through December 2028.; additional funding upon expiration of the grant may be sought but is not guaranteed.

In collaboration with the project manager, this position will lead efforts to build and maintain GIS-based data capabilities and support open data initiatives. The position will coordinate work across several city departments and third-party technology vendors., + Responsible for GIS Spatial Data Provision for the enterprise, including providing leadership, management, industry best practices, quality assurance and quality control.

• Build and manage a comprehensive, spatially enabled, curb inventory, including curb regulations, signage and related assets, using ESRI tools such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise (ArcGIS Online/Portal) utilizing the Curb and Mobility Data Specifications (CDS and MDS).
• Responsible for design and oversight of the GIS technical environment, including software and hardware, systems products, and for establishing priorities for the GIS enterprise network (ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, ArcGIS Desktop).
• Assist in maintaining an Enterprise business model, which helps departments to apply GIS capabilities effectively to improve citizen access and delivery of City services.
• Support and assist in the implementation of business solutions through strategic application of GIS technology.
• Deployment of spatial solutions for GIS software and web applications
• Provide oversight and direction to enterprise data management, including the institutionalization of data stewardship.
• Assist departments in the documentation of their business processes, and provide the technology and cost assessment of migrating departmental business processes to supported business support tools.
• Provide complex GIS analysis for departments and the general public.
• Research and implement new GIS technology releases, including system analysis, creation of detail project plans, migration planning, and creation of training plans and support plans.
• Manage Consultants hired for projects ensuring the contract scope of work and deliverables are on time, within budget and of the quality specifed.
• Participate in research efforts applying GIS in municipal government., The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Computer Science, Cartography, Geography, a closely related feld or equivalent, Five years of progressively responsible work experience in applying GIS technology to support decision making processes and formulating public policy that has included applying GIS to business solutions., + Thorough municipal government; the activities and process involved in the delivery of City services; the interaction of departments and workflow to provide services.

• Experience in applying technology in support of public sector operations.
• Ability to perform spatial and data analysis to support planning, policy, and operational decisions.
• In-depth knowledge and use of ESRI technology.
• Thorough knowledge of geo-processing, cartographic design, cartographic principles and procedures, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of data conversion; translation and transfer techniques; principles and techniques of work planning, scheduling, measurement and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, decision making skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills; marketing skills; management skills; problem solving skills and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prepare and make presentations.

$85,906.08 - $118,218.88 Annually medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis Oct 13, 2026

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