Working Title: Application and Data Support Specialist
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 2
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 97052
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/28/2026
Closing Date : 11/03/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Transportation (DOT)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.67 - $46.62 / hourly; $59,862 - $97,342 / annually
Job Class Option : Application
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)
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 in government IT. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). MNIT MnDOT supports an agency with technology integrated into all areas of business. From business intelligence and solutions for critical transportation infrastructure to planning and operating a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system, the team connects people and markets across Minnesota.
This position will provide MNIT DOT application and data support services for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom-built per the priorities set by the supervisor.
This position is responsible for collaborative application and data support in a matrixed environment and has IT service owners, process owners, process managers, architects, and IT team leads that provide direction for the connected IT services. This position will communicate, coordinate, deliver and/or resolve simple to complex application and data support service tasks to ensure MnDOT applications are supported per the application's service level agreement, support model, and to the satisfaction of the MnDOT business partner.
This position requires an employee to work onsite at 395 John Ireland Blvd, Saint Paul Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with limited telework available. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligibility depends on residence:
Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state are not eligible for hire unless relocating within 50 miles
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) :
Position requires a minimum of two (2) years of IT related experience in Python & ArcGIS Web Development, SQL/PLSQL
Experience must include:
Working knowledge of ESRI's ArcGIS software, including ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Online
Working with imagery in Bentley CADD and/or ArcGIS
At least 2 years of experience providing GIS support to individuals using ESRI tools and extensions
Thorough working knowledge of ESRI geodatabases.
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 experiences.
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated verbal, written and presentation skills for communication and training of GIS concepts to users at all levels of the organization.
Experience developing software in C#
Field surveying experience
Developing solutions with interactive mapping features or spatial data analysis
Experience in MS Azure development environments
Experience developing geospatial applications using one of the following development frameworks:ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, ArcGIS Experience Builder Developer Edition or ArcGIS Maps SDK
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.
