GIS Technician/Analyst

GIS Technician or GIS Analyst

This position will be open until filled, with the first review of applications on 08/10/2026. The City of Rosemount is hiring a GIS Technician or GIS Analyst to help us grow and enhance the services, infrastructure, and experiences that make our community strong. We're looking for an individual who is forward-thinking, team-oriented, and ready to contribute to a city that values both progress and connection. We have one (1) vacancy for either a GIS Technician or GIS Analyst. Assignment will be determined by the candidate's qualifications and experience. The GIS Technician/Analyst performs work with the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) and OpenGov Asset Management systems, assisting and managing data requests and data updates, assisting with the preparation of reports, documents, and maps, and other duties as assigned. NOTE: The GIS Analyst is distinguished from the GIS Technician as work is performed with less supervision and greater independence. Additional GIS support, responsibilities, and projects requiring the application of knowledge, skills, and abilities of a broader, more complex level may be assigned.

Essential Duties

To see a full list of the essential duties for the GIS Technician, please see our job description. To see a full list of the essential duties for the GIS Analyst, please see our job description.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for GIS Technician ($36.723 - $45.949/hr)

• Bachelor's degree in GIS or closely related field AND
• One internship or professional GIS related experience OR
• Associate's degree in GIS or closely related field and two years of GIS related experience,
• Valid Driver's License.

Desirable Qualifications for GIS Technician

• Two years of experience in Geographic Information Systems using ESRI ArcGIS software suite.
• Experience working for local government.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with Cartegraph or other Asset Management software
• Advanced Knowledge of ArcGIS Portal and related ESRI Applications and software.
• Knowledge of computerized mapping techniques and relational database management.
• Experience with common GIS programming languages and environments (i.e., SQL, Python, Arcade, or other).

Minimum Qualifications for GIS Analyst ($41.262 - $51.629/hr)

• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Planning or a related field.
• Two years of GIS related experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using Python, ModelBuilder, or similar tool.
• Valid Driver's License.

Desirable Qualifications for GIS Analyst

• One year of government GIS related experience.
• Public Sector experience, particularly in support of public works, engineering, community development, or public safety.
• GIS Professional (GISP) certification
• Experience working with OpenGove Asset Management or similar platform and advanced experience working with Esri's ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions Physical Requirements and Activity This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms. Sensory Requirements Work requires close vision and color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Sensory Utilization Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data. Environmental Conditions Work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic). The statements in this class description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Rosemount is an Equal Opportunity Employer