Salary: $78,000.00 - $116,979.20 Annually
Location : Chaska Government Center, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03188
Division: Public Services
Department: IT-Enterprise Software Services
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY The IT Analyst - Geographic Information Services (GIS) - City serves as a technical liaison between the County and cities coordinating and promoting the use of GIS while ensuring best practices are met. This position troubleshoots a variety of technical support problems related to the County's GIS applications and systems. Updates and creates GIS data, aids in the creation of maps, helps with GIS data preparation requests, performs user related work as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Works on-site at partner cities to coordinate GIS efforts across city departments
• Provides GIS technical assistance and training.
• Administers City ArcGIS online environments.
• Works with city users to architect GIS solutions to meet business needs.
• Assists in the maintenance of the GIS database.
• Assists other departments and the public with requests for GIS/Surveying/data and the proper interpretation of that data.
• Assists with Global Positioning System (GPS) surveys.
• Performs other comparable GIS duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's Degree with major field of study or degree emphasis in Geography, Computer Science, Geographic Information Services, or closely related field
• Three (3) years of related experience
or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
and
• Valid Class D Driver's License or evidence of mobility
• Must be able to successfully pass Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check, including CJIS fingerprinting
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), background investigation and CJIS fingerprinting.
01
What is the highest level of education you have obtained?
- Highschool diploma/GED
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- None of the above
02
How many years of professional GIS experience do you have?
- None, less than 3 years
- 3 years, less than 5 years
- 5 years, less than 7 years
- 7 years, less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
03
Do you have a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility
04
How many years of experience do you have administering ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise?
- None
- Some, less than 1 year
- 1 year, less than 3 years
- 3 years, less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
05
What is your level of experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining GIS solutions using Esri's low-code web and mobile tools?
- No experience
- Training, coursework, or limited exposure, but no completed solutions
- Assisted with one or more GIS solutions
- Independently built and deployed GIS solutions for business users
- Independently built and supported multiple production GIS solutions for different users or business areas
- Led solution design and delivery across multiple departments, organizations, or customer groups
06
How many years of experience do you have working directly with customers or business users to gather requirements, recommend solutions, provide technical support, and deliver training?
- No experience
- Some, less than 1 year
- 1 year, less than 3 years
- 3 years, less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
07
How many years of experience do you have creating, maintaining, and managing GIS data and geodatabases?
- No experience
- Some, less than 1 year
- 1 year, less than 3 years
- 3 years, less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
08
What is your level of experience designing and supporting mobile GIS field-data-collection workflows?
- No experience
- Training, coursework, or limited exposure
- Participated in configuring or supporting a field workflow
- Independently designed and deploye a production field workflow
- Designed and supported multiple production field workflows, including offline or GPS-based collection
09
Indicate your level of experience with arcade expressions?
- No experience
- Some experience modifying or creating expressions
- Regularly creates and troubleshoots expression in production solutions
10
Indicate your level of experience with Python scripting
- No experience
- Some experience modifying or creating scripts
- Regularly uses Python to automate GIS data-maintenance or processing tasks
11
Indicate your level of experience with ArcGIS Pro editing, cartography, and geoprocessing?
- None or limited experience
- Working experience
- Regularly performs advanced editing, mapping, or geoprocessing work
12
Indicate your level of experience with SQL and enterprise database concepts?
- No experience
- Some experience querying or working with databases
- Regularly uses SQL or supports enterprise GIS databases
13
Indicate your level of experience with GPS or GIS Field Equipment?
- No Experience
- Some experience
- Regularly uses or supports GPS and GIS equipment
14
How many years of experience do you have independently coordinating work for multiple departments, organizations, or customer groups?
- No experience
- Some, less than 1 year
- 1 year, less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
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