Geoscience GIS & Data Specialist I

State of Minnesota; Hibbing (MN); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources in Hibbing seeks a Research Scientist 1 to organize, digitize, and develop databases for the agency's historical mineral collections, ensuring accessibility and long-term preservation for researchers.

The role applies advanced GIS techniques to georeference maps, digitize borehole locations and study areas, and convert historical data such as assays into well-structured digital databases with maintained attribute tables; you will also

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences or closely related field with geology courses.
• Knowledge of GIS and mineral exploration technology.
• Ability to organize and maintain data in databases and geospatial databases.

Responsibilities

• Organize, digitize, and develop databases for historical collections.
• Georeference maps and digitize borehole data using ArcGIS.
• Convert historical data into usable digital datasets and maintain related tables.
• Perform special assignments from supervisor as needed.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Data collaboration with agencies

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences/Geology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Geographic Information Systems software

Job description

The State of Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources in Hibbing seeks a Research Scientist 1 to organize, digitize, and develop databases for the agency's historical mineral collections, ensuring accessibility and long-term preservation for researchers.

The role applies advanced GIS techniques to georeference maps, digitize borehole locations and study areas, and convert historical data such as assays into well-structured digital databases with maintained attribute tables; you will also