Water Quality Specialist/GIS Technician - Austin

Minnesota City Jobs; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin in Minnesota is seeking a Water Quality Specialist/GIS Technician to lead GIS mapping of city infrastructure such as stormwater, sanitary sewer, streetlights, streets and trails. The role supports stormwater planning and MS4 permit compliance while conducting inspections and enforcing water quality standards.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in GIS (or related field) with two years of relevant experience; a valid driver’s license is required, and the specified

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in GIS or related field, plus two years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Certifications must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage GIS mapping for City infrastructure including stormwater, sanitary sewer, streetlights, streets and trails.
• Support stormwater planning and MS4 permit compliance.
• Conduct inspections, reviews and enforcement of water quality standards.

Skills

GIS mapping

Stormwater planning

Water quality

Education

Associate’s degree in GIS or related field

Tools

SWPPP certification

Construction Site Mgmt

Job description

City of Austin - Water Quality Specialist/GIS Technician

$36.57–$48.76/hour, depending on qualifications. Full-time, non-exempt.

Manage GIS mapping for City infrastructure, including stormwater, sanitary sewer, streetlights, streets and trails. Support stormwater planning and MS4 permit compliance, and conduct inspections, reviews and enforcement of water quality standards.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in GIS, environmental studies, resource management, stormwater management or a related field, plus two years of relevant experience; equivalent education, training and experience considered.

A valid driver’s license is required. Design of Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and Construction Site Management certifications must be obtained within one year of hire.

Submit completed applications, including the supplemental questionnaire, to [e-mail].

For more information: https://www.ci.austin.mn.us/gistech

Application deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026.