Job Details

Working Title: GIS Data Steward
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID: 96230
• Location: Various
• Telework Eligible: Yes #LI-Hybrid
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/02/2026
• Closing Date: 09/15/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit: Department of Natural Resources
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $33.96 - $55.83 / hourly; $70,908 - $116,573 / annually
• Job Class Option: Geographic Info Systems Tech
• 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 : Yes

Job Summary

As the GIS Data Steward, you will provide geospatial data administration, mobile/field application support, information technology and data support to the Fisheries Section within DNR's Division of Fish and Wildlife (DNR-FAW). The position supports statewide Fisheries management programs and groups including Research, Health, Populations, and Operations. One of the key data responsibilities for this position will be maintaining DNR's foundational hydrography enterprise datasets (open water polygons and related features) as well as additional custom or derived Fisheries GIS datasets. This position will also be involved with maintaining and creating out of the box GIS applications within the DNR's ESRI Enterprise GIS system.

This position is posted in multiple locations. The final work location will be determined based on the selected candidate and business needs. The office locations currently under consideration for this position are:

• 483 Peterson Road, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
• 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota

This position requires an employee to work onsite at their designated worksite at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] 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 may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here :

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 must include:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected] .

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 [email protected] .

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:

1. Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
2. Meet all of the RSV criteria.
3. Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: w [email protected]

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:

1. Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
2. Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
3. Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
4. You must submit all documentation by the closing date to: w [email protected]

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 an Information Technology Specialist 3/Geographic Info Systems Tech 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.