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GIS Specialist 2 or 3

Salary

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Location

390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2024-00226

Division

Regional Administration

Opening Date

06/14/2024

Closing Date

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.More information about us on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Information Services is the central IT department supporting all divisions of the Metropolitan Council. Our 140 team members provide technology, practices and innovative solutions that enable the core services of the Council.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

TheGIS Specialist, which will be filled at a 2 or 3 level depending on qualifications, will work with one or more Metropolitan Council Divisions (Metro Transit, Environmental Services, Community Development, Metropolitan Transportation Services and Regional Administration) to develop new and innovative GIS applications and databases. This position will also lead GIS projects; create web mapping applications, create cartographic products and reports, perform spatial analyses and processing tasks; develop and maintain GIS datasets, utilize GIS programming techniques; and collaborate with other internal and external GIS professionals to efficiently deliver GIS products, applications and services. Work tasks are varied and provide challenging and rewarding opportunities.

GIS Specialist 2

Full Salary Range: $72,176 - $108,909 Annually

GIS Specialist 3

Full Salary Range: $78,000 - $117,728 Annually

The starting salary will be based on the selected candidate's experience, skills, and education.

Benefits: Great work/life balance, insurance starting on day one, MN StateRetirement Program pension, in-house clinic, salary continuance for injury or illness, 13 paid holidays per year plus generous annual leave, employee development, free Metro

Transit rides, and much more!

What you would do in this job

GIS Specialist 2

• Use GIS and other software tools to develop a variety of custom map products and small applications to meet specific business partner requirements.

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain web applications using ArcGIS Online and Portal leveraging Web AppBuilder and Experience Builder to support business geographic information needs.

• Conduct spatial analysis, examine, and display geographic information using GIS processing technologies to effectively communicate spatial information to business partners throughout the Council.

• Assist in the support and update of GIS data libraries; review data for completeness and accuracy; and develop and edit datasets using standard data practices, processes, and Council software to provide consistent and readily available access to GIS data for internal and external customers.

• Design, evaluate and recommend specifications for data, data acquisition, and data development.

• Develop mapping applications, ETLs, and application integrations.

• Serve as project technical lead for specific Metropolitan Council GIS needs and initiatives.

• Assist GIS desktop software users by answering questions, solving technical problems, teaching techniques, and demonstrating best practices.

• Develop a plan, organize, and implement GIS projects of limited scope, individually or with others, using GIS technologies to meet the needs for GIS data, maps, and other products for Council business units.

• Analyze, examine, and display geographic information using GIS processing technologies to effectively communicate spatial information in maps, tables, graphs, and report forms to business partners throughout the Council and to their clients.

• Research new technologies related to GIS by reviewing and evaluating trends, new hardware, software, and applications.

• Maintain relationships with internal and external data providers by making regular contact, attending meetings, participating in workgroups, and representing Metropolitan Council interests.

• Research and analyze geographic data using geographic concepts and analytic methods, graphing, database, statistics, and other software including ArcGIS, Excel, and SQL Server to develop applications, models, create scripts, and interpret results.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

GIS Specialist 3

• Consult with GIS professionals and other staff in all Council Divisions to plan, design and implement GIS activities.

• Identify shared geospatial needs within and between divisions to guide the development and utilization of shared resources and tools.

• Work with IS business partners to develop and coordinate methods and processes that can be applied Council-wide.

• Organize and maintain data and processes to support the Council's GIS databases.

• Lead GIS professionals in the development of business cases, requirements gathering, development of project plans, identification of roles and responsibilities, establishment of Service Level Agreements.

• Design, develop, implement and maintain web applications using ArcGIS Online to support business geographic information needs.

• Serve as a primary contact for Council GIS users. Support users by providing analytical support, workflow automation, tool development, scripting services, and other types of Python, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Server application support.

• Work closely with Council and external GIS users to address system availability and performance issues.

• Respond to questions about the Councils' GIS data, applications, and software.

• Design workflows and maintain tools for administering the system.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

GIS Specialist 2

High school diploma or GEDAND seven (7) years of full-time, professional related work experience using Esri software and other geospatial technologies including experience designing and creating cartographic products, creating geoprocessing solutions to support customers and developing geospatial datasets and metadata.

Note: Highest completed degree in the following majors: Geography, Geographic Information Systems or closely related field will count towards the minimum seven (7) years of required work experience.

• Associate's degree counts as two years of experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher counts as four years of experience

  GIS Specialist 3

  High school diploma or GEDANDnine (9) years of full-time, professional related work experience using Esri software and other geospatial technologies including experience designing and creating cartographic products, creating geoprocessing solutions to support customers and developing geospatial datasets and metadata.

Note: Highest completed degree in the following majors: Geography, Geographic Information Systems or closely related field will count towards the minimum nine (9) years of required work experience.

• Associate's degree counts as two years of experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher counts as four years of experience

  What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Master's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or closely related field.

• Experience building solutions on the ESRI AGOL, Portal, or Enterprise Platform

• Experience converting custom code web applications to low code applications.

• Experience creating custom widgets within web applications.

• Experience programming and scripting within the Esri software environment, particularly with Python.

• Experience organizing and leading geospatial projects.

• Experience directly supporting ArcGIS desktop software users.

• Experience in Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing.

• Experience with Git repos and Arcade Expression.

• Experience with Application Programming Interface (API).

• Experience using Power Platform.

• Experience in application/interface development using .Net.

• Experience working with diverse populations of internal and external customers.

  What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge and understanding of cartographic design principles using various media formats.

• Knowledge and understanding of geospatial technology, principles, and software.

• Knowledge of database design, information needs and metadata.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and quantitative geographic analysis methods.

• Knowledge of relational database management systems and ArcGIS scripting languages.

• Knowledge of techniques for eliciting business requirements.

• Knowledge of basic project planning and management principles.

• Knowledge of geographic methods and GIS technology to research and analyze business issues to recommend solutions.

• Ability to use Esri software (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Extensions) including tools, databases, and resources such as Model Builder, Shapefiles, Geodatabases and Web Services.

• Ability to develop project plans (including defining scope, estimating resource requirements) and monitoring and reporting on progress.

• Ability to lead small, collaborative groups.

• Ability to provide direct customer support for GIS users.

• Ability to create programs and scripts using Python.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret system documentation, technical procedures, rules, and regulations; write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals; present technical information and concepts to non-technical audiences and system users; and respond professionally to questions from groups, customers, or clients.

• Ability to provide basic client services to the public and other departments in the organization using tact, courtesy, and cooperation.

• Skilled in MS Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.

  What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Union: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Grade: GIS Specialist 2 - Grade G /GIS Specialist 3 - Grade H

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:

You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.

2. We rate your education and experience.

3. We conduct a structured panel interview

4. We conduct a selection interview.

   Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check, which verifies education and employment, and covers your driving record (if applicable to the job) and any criminal record. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please emailHR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic

• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

• parking at many job locations

• fitness centers at many job locations

• Employee Assistance Program

• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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  Applicant Instructions: The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attached a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes

• No

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  How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

• CareerForce Center

• Community Event/Organization

• Employee Referral

• Facebook

• Glassdoor

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• LinkedIn

• Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

• Twitter

• Website: governmentjobs.com

• Website: metrocouncil.org

• Website: metrotransit.org

• Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

• Other

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  If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

  04

  The salary ranges listed on the job posting for the GIS Specialist 2 and GIS Specialist 3 positions are as follows: GIS Specialist 2 Full Salary Range: $72,176 - $108,909 Annually GIS Specialist 3 Full Salary Range: $78,000 - $117,728 Annually Please list your minimum compensation expectation below. NOTE: If selected for the position, our salary offer will NOT exceed the top of the full salary range.

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  Please select the option below that reflects your education and experience level.

• Master's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or closely related field

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or closely related field

• Associate's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or closely related field

• High school Diploma or GED

• None of the above

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  If you have a post-secondary degree, please specify your field of study below. If this doesn't apply to you, type N/A.

  07

  Please select the option below that best reflects your total years of experience using Esri software and other geospatial technologies including experience designing and creating cartographic products, creating geoprocessing solutions to support customers and developing geospatial datasets and metadata.

• Less than four (4) years.

• Four (4) years but less than five (5) years.

• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years.

• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years.

• Seven (7) years but less than eight (8) years.

• Eight (8) years but less than nine (9) years.

• Nine (9) or more years.

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  Please describe your experience creating geoprocessing solutions to support customers or clients. If this doesn't apply to you, type N/A. NOTE: Responses that state "see resume" will not be considered.

  09

  Please describe your experience building solutions on the ESRI AGOL, Portal, or ArcGIS Enterprise platform. If this doesn't apply to you, type N/A. NOTE: Responses that state "see resume" will not be considered.

  10

  Please select all areas below in which you have experience in.

• Data/application integrations

• Microsoft Power Platform

• Directly supporting ArcGIS Desktop software users

• Microsoft Azure cloud computing

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  This is a hybrid position that requires at least one (1) day per week in the office at 390 Robert St in St. Paul. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

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Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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