GIS Analyst

City-of-Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Minneapolis is seeking a GIS Analyst for the Parking and Traffic Division to advance curbside management tools and data sharing across departments. The role leads GIS data provisioning, enterprise data stewardship, and cross-department collaboration to modernize how curb data is collected, stored, visualized, and shared.

Grant-funded through December 2028 with potential extension; on-site work required and ESRI tools (ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Enterprise) will be used to build a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Computer Science, Cartography, Geography or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible GIS experience.
• Experience applying GIS to support decision making and public policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide GIS spatial data provision for the enterprise, including QA/QC.
• Build and manage a curb inventory using ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Enterprise per CDS/MDS.
• Design and oversee the GIS technical environment (ArcGIS Server/ArcIMS/ArcGIS Desktop).
• Support an enterprise data model and data stewardship.
• Coordinate with city departments and third-party vendors.

Skills

GIS analysis

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

Spatial data

Data visualization

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

Job description

The Parking and Traffic Division of Minneapolis Public Works is hiring a GIS Analyst to support internal operations and the implementation of a grant funded project to improve its curbside management systems. The project will use technology and data to create tools to improve access to on-street parking and loading spaces as well as modernize how the city collects, stores, visualizes, and shares curb data.

This position is grant-funded with funding secured through December 2028; additional funding upon expiration of the grant may be sought but is not guaranteed.

In collaboration with the project manager, this position will lead efforts to build and maintain GIS-based data capabilities and support open data initiatives. The position will coordinate work across several city departments and third-party technology vendors.

Work Location

This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Responsible for GIS Spatial Data Provision for the enterprise, including providing leadership, management, industry best practices, quality assurance and quality control.
• Build and manage a comprehensive, spatially enabled, curb inventory, including curb regulations, signage and related assets, using ESRI tools such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise (ArcGIS Online/Portal) utilizing the Curb and Mobility Data Specifications (CDS and MDS).
• Responsible for design and oversight of the GIS technical environment, including software and hardware, systems products, and for establishing priorities for the GIS enterprise network (ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, ArcGIS Desktop).
• Assist in maintaining an Enterprise business model, which helps departments to apply GIS capabilities effectively to improve citizen access and delivery of City services.
• Support and assist in the implementation of business solutions through strategic application of GIS technology.
• Deployment of spatial solutions for GIS software and web applications
• Provide oversight and direction to enterprise data management, including the institutionalization of data stewardship.
• Assist departments in the documentation of their business processes, and provide the technology and cost assessment of migrating departmental business processes to supported business support tools.
• Provide complex GIS analysis for departments and the general public.
• Research and implement new GIS technology releases, including system analysis, creation of detail project plans, migration planning, and creation of training plans and support plans.
• Manage Consultants hired for projects ensuring the contract scope of work and deliverables are on time, within budget and of the quality specifed.
• Participate in research efforts applying GIS in municipal government.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office setting with daily exposure to computers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Computer Science, Cartography, Geography, a closely related feld or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Five years of progressively responsible work experience in applying GIS technology to support decision making processes and formulating public policy that has included applying GIS to business solutions.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: Professional Employees - City of Minneapolis

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire 1 month after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Thorough municipal government; the activities and process involved in the delivery of City services; the interaction of departments and workflow to provide services.
• Experience in applying technology in support of public sector operations.
• Ability to perform spatial and data analysis to support planning, policy, and operational decisions.
• In-depth knowledge and use of ESRI technology.
• Thorough knowledge of geo-processing, cartographic design, cartographic principles and procedures, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of data conversion; translation and transfer techniques; principles and techniques of work planning, scheduling, measurement and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, decision making skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills; marketing skills; management skills; problem solving skills and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prepare and make presentations.