**Working Title: GIS Application Support Specialist** **Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3** **Agency: Minnesota IT Services** + **Job ID** : 91712 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes \#LI-Hybrid + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Po** **sted** : 01/30/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/05/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services + **Division/Unit** : Department of Transportation (DOT) + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $33.38 - $54.87 / hourly; $69,697 - $114,568 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Application + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives in government IT. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). MNIT MnDOT supports an agency with technology integrated into all areas of business. From business intelligence and solutions for critical transportation infrastructure to planning and operating a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system, the team connects people and markets across Minnesota. As a GIS Application Support Specialist with Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), partnering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), you will provide application and data support for both commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom-built solutions based on established priorities. In this role, you will independently perform specialized application and data development and support tasks to ensure MnDOT applications meet service level agreements (SLAs) and follow the application support model. You will work within a complex, matrixed technical environment to deliver reliable solutions that satisfy MnDOT business needs and will plan and complete efforts for applications and databases within MnDOT’s large and complex Linear Referencing System environment. **This position requires an employee to be onsite at 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.** Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements. **Minimum Qualifications** **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) **:** This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in GIS application and spatial data development, support and maintenance. Experience must include: + GIS/Geoprocessing tools such as ESRI ArcGIS software to manipulate geospatial data. + Developing spatial data queries for applications, integrations, or ETLs using SQL-PL/SQL,REST/Restful services APIs, Python scripting or Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) workbenches. + Planning and coordinating geospatial data integration initiatives involving collaboration across teams. + Technical support, configuration and troubleshooting of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), custom-built, middleware, or client applications working across multiple IT services (application, database, infrastructure, service desk). + 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. **Preferred Qualifications** + A four (4) year degree in Geography or closely related field, where GIS technology has been a key component to the curriculum. + Advanced working knowledge of the Python programming language in an ArcGIS environment. + Demonstrated ability to use or learn programming languages such as Java and .NET/C# as well as using development tools such as GitHub, DevOps, and IDEs (Visual Studio, IntelliJ). + Ability to effectively work directly with customers to identify, define, validate and prioritize user needs and requirements. + Knowledge of MNIT’s and MNIT DOT’s services, standards and policies. **Strongly Preferred Qualifications** + Demonstrated proficiency with the ESRI ArcGIS suite of tools, including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro, Roads and Highways Extension, Location Referencing and Linear Referencing Systems, Workflow Manager, ArcPy, Arcade, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), and ArcGIS Web Services. **Additional Requirements** 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, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.** 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.