Job Details Working Title: Data & Applications System Supervisor Job Class: Systems Supervisor Agency: Minnesota IT Services - Job ID: 96883
- 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 Posted: 10/02/2026
- Closing Date: 10/12/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
- Division/Unit: Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $43.06 - $73.88 / hourly; $89,909 - $154,261 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association (MMA)
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Job Summary The Data & Applications System Supervisor provides strategic and operational leadership for MNIT DNR's application development, database administration, reporting, and systems integration functions. The role ensures the stability and long-term health of a large, diverse portfolio supporting all DNR divisions, including mission-critical business applications, financial systems, and data interfaces.
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This Supervisor leads a multidisciplinary technical team that maintains and modernizes cloud-hosted, web-based, and database-driven systems; guides technical roadmaps and modernization priorities; strengthens team practices in automation, DevOps, reliability engineering, and cloud-native approaches; advances cloud optimization aligned with Azure and enterprise standards; and represents MNIT DNR in collaboration with PMO, MNIT Enterprise, Security, and DNR leadership to ensure well-planned, strategically aligned application work and a secure, reliable, and healthy application ecosystem built on strong relationships, trust, shared responsibility, and clear communication.
This position requires an employee to work onsite at 500 Lafayette Rd. St. Paul , Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with limited telework available. Telework eligibility depends on residence: - Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
- Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
- Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state are not eligible for hire unless relocating within 50 miles.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in information systems, application development, or data systems within a complex organizational environment, including leading senior technical personnel.
Experience must include:
- Experience leading team-level process improvements or operational change initiatives, including planning, stakeholder engagement, communication, and follow-through.
- Experience planning, coordinating, or overseeing the lifecycle of information systems, including long and short-range planning, modernization, or major system upgrades.
- Experience evaluating technical options, conducting feasibility assessments, or performing cost/benefit analysis to guide system design or modernization decisions
- Experience working within complex technical environments involving modern web applications, relational databases, cloud-hosted systems, APIs, reporting platforms, or system integrations
- Two (2) years of lead work or supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to foster mutual understanding and guide teams through change.
- Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, with demonstrated leadership and people engagement skills that support positive user experiences and high-performing teams.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience guiding or coordinating modernization of legacy applications, hosting patterns, frameworks, or data systems.
- Experience collaborating across multiple technical domains (e.g., applications, databases, reporting, GIS, integrations, identity/hosting) in a multiteam or matrixed IT environment.
- Experience advancing DevOps maturity - including automation, CI/CD pipelines, environment consistency, version control discipline, or monitoring/observability improvements.
- Experience using structured change frameworks or Lean/Agile methods.
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
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Human Resources at w orkwithmnit@state.mn.us .
Connect 700 Program To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Human Resources at w orkwithmnit@state.mn.us .
Veterans To be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application. RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must:
- Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
- Meet all of the RSV criteria.
- Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: w orkwithmnit@state.mn.us
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS : Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you:
- Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
- Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
- Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
- You must submit all documentation by the closing date to: w orkwithmnit@state.mn.us
Current State Employees - Bidders: This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified applicants simultaneously. This vacancy will be filled in accordance with applicable union contract provisions. Current employees of Minnesota IT Services who are currently in a Systems Supervisor position and who are eligible to bid and apply within the seven (7) day bidding period will be considered prior to filling the position via other means.
- Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.
Benefits As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include: - Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals: - Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: - A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
