Working Title: Student GIS Technician
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 93957
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/01/2026
Closing Date : 05/14/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Tech / MnGeo Data Coord Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $19.85 - $23.61 / hourly
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - AFSCME Technical, Council No. 5
Work Area : Saint Paul
End Date : anticipated duration of two (2) years
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position will be part of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo), which coordinates geographic information systems within the state, creating connections between state agencies and other stakeholders from public and private organizations.
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is seeking a motivated Student GIS Technician to support the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo) with key Geographic Information System (GIS) projects. This is a great opportunity for students interested in gaining real-world GIS experience in a government setting.
As a Student GIS Technician, you will assist with:
Building and maintaining geospatial data frameworks to support statewide data needs (e.g., boundaries, ownership, transportation, and addresses).
Reviewing, creating, enhancing GIS data and metadata for publication on the Minnesota Geospatial Commons.
Supporting automation and web development tasks.
Contributing to other GIS-related projects as assigned.
You will work alongside experience professionals and gain practical skills while supporting projects that impact communities across Minnesota.
This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last two (2) years.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 North Robert Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:
Education:
Student Worker Eli g ibility -** To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior you must be enrolled in a postsecondary or graduate educational program or plan to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. If you are enrolled at a credit-granting institution you must carry at least six semester/nine quarter credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.
Currently enrolled in an accredited college program as a junior, senior, or graduate student.
Academic programs can include GIS, Computer Science, Data Science, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resource Management, or Forest, Urban/Regional Planning, or Management Information Systems with some coursework that emphasizes GIS technologies (Introduction to GIS, Advanced GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis, and Introduction to Cartography).
Experience must include:
Class work or experience using ArcGIS Pro including creating, editing, and maintaining file-based geodatabases.
Class work or experience managing ArcGIS online content, and publishing features and services to portal, ArcGIS online, or HUB.
Class work or experience working with geospatial data and metadata.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience or class work with scripting for databases with Python.
Experience or class work with configuring and editing feature classes in ArcMap.
Knowledge of database design methods and documentation techniques.
Familiarity with code versioning systems.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
