DWP Geospatial Research Specialist - Research Scientist 3

Minnesota Department of Health; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Health's Drinking Water Protection Section is seeking a Geospatial Research Specialist to lead informatics research and geospatial data coordination for statewide data collection and use.

The role emphasizes advanced geospatial, analytical, data science, and organizational skills to develop business processes supporting geospatial expertise in the DWP Section.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance DWP's data infrastructure to support GIS, reporting, and operational needs.
• Lead efforts to acquire, standardize, and improve the exchange of data with external agencies while serving

Job description

• Telework Eligible: Yes

Working Title: DWP Geospatial Research Specialist

Job Class: Research Scientist 3

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID: 95954
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers through 09/23/2026
• Date Posted: 08/12/2026
• Closing Date: 09/23/2026
• Hiring Agency: Health Department
• Division/Unit: Environmental Health /Drinking Water Protection/Technical Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
• Bargaining Unit: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

This position is being re-posted. If you previously applied, you do not need to reapply to be considered.

Are you passionate about public health? The Drinking Water Protection Section (DWP) of the Environmental Health Division at MDH is seeking a Geospatial Research Specialist. This position exists to lead informatics research and infrastructure around geospatial data collection and analysis to support statewide collection and use of geospatial data. The purpose of this position is to provide an advanced level of geospatial, analytical, data science, and organizational skills to develop and implement business processes that support the geospatial expertise and coordination in the DWP Section. The person in this position serves as the DWP GIS data management expert.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain and enhance DWP's data infrastructure to support GIS, reporting, and operational needs.
• Lead efforts to acquire, standardize, and improve the exchange of data with external agencies while serving