GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst

Salary

$33.97 - $48.23 Hourly

Location

Government Center, 3650 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026 Aug - GIS Analyst Ext

Department

Project Administration

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled technical work developing Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions and managing special projects. Work is performed under the general direction of the GIS Coordinator. Oversight is exercised over Seasonal Staff.

Hiring pay range is $33.97/hr. - $38.05/hr. depending on qualifications and direct work experience. Please note this position is in-office work setting.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develops GIS solutions and manages special projects consulting with County departments to plan and design GIS solutions to address business needs and improve efficiency; and with GIS staff and vendors to develop, deploy, and maintain GIS solutions based on requirements gathered to address a variety of business problems.
• Assists in developing and implementing workflow processes, procedural checklists, procedural manuals, and business rules for the development, maintenance, implementation, and distribution of County-wide GIS data and web services; utilizes opportunities to educate County and City customers as well as the public about GIS.
• Plans, designs, develops, implements, and maintains the County's Geographic Information System (GIS) web services, applications, and GIS solutions that leverage custom or out of the box GIS programming tools to meet business needs.
• Develops, enhances, analyzes, maintains, supports, and troubleshoots GIS databases, applications, and web services using various GIS programming tools.
• Creates and maintains a wide variety of County GIS datasets, with an emphasis in both parcel fabric and NG911 address data in compliance with the Next Generate 911 initiative.
• Performs advanced spatial analysis to create informative products from the geographic information system and related software.
• Applies photogrammetric, and spatial analysis techniques to provide analytical mapping support for County departments, the public and community organizations; applies cartographic techniques to create maps and interactive map layers for use by County agencies, community organizations, and the public.
• Provides advanced technical support services and training to GIS users and project teams. Educates the public, board members, and internal staff on the uses GIS products.
• Serves as a Team Leader, assigning work to seasonal staff and provides training and work direction.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Geographic Information System (GIS), geography, computer science, or related field, and two years of experience in Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is also required upon hire.

FAA 107 Certification for drone operation within one year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of, and skills in, GIS application development and customization as well as detailed understanding of techniques; knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques used in GIS including national mapping standards (PLSS, USNG, NENA, NG911, etc.); ability to use GIS to see and model complex relationships and patterns to more intelligently respond; ability to embrace new and innovative ways to discover, and share geospatial data through online portals and web services; promote awareness of GIS technology, education and technical training; knowledge of coordinate systems, map projections, spatial topology, address geocoding, and cartographic methods; knowledge of public land surveying system and ability to read and decipher legal descriptions; knowledge of, or ability to learn, County government work flows and processes; verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively present information and respond to questions from a wide variety of audiences; reading comprehension skills sufficient to understand and interpret technical documents, records, and maps; interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange and or convey information, receive work direction, and maintain effective working relationships; ability to perform data entry into various databases; ability to use geospatial techniques to implement data standards and operational procedures to increase efficiency; ability to be creative and analytical to conceptualize, analyze, manipulate, extract, and display geospatial data; ability to produce and present statistical and spatial data analysis; ability to manage projects and provide technical guidance for system, database and application design; ability to analyze and solve complex problems encountered with computer operations; ability to provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to GIS end users ability to effectively translate technical terminology and concepts in terms understandable to end users; ability to work independently or within a team to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, other departments, agencies, consultants, and local, State, and Federal governments; ability to learn on the job and expand technical knowledge as needed; ability to pay attention to detail and effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances; ability to perform all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices; ability to communicate courteously and web applications, web services, and geoprocessing tools knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Server, Survey123, Field Map, and Dashboard creation, knowledge of scripting languages such as python, arcade, HTML and java; knowledge of model building, systems analysis, software testing, software maintenance, and software operations; knowledge of Parcel Fabric for ArcGIS Pro; knowledge of databases including Microsoft SQL Server or comparable RDBMS and ESRI geodatabases; knowledge of UAV operations, regulations, and data collection; knowledge of, and skills in, geodatabase design, geodatabase management, and geodatabase optimization professionally while maintaining positive working relationships with others when carrying out all job functions.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; 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 and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Wright County offers an exceptional benefit package including vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, preventative dental and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (pension). For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, Click Here.

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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete all the following supplemental questions. I understand that I will only receive credit to responses that are supported in the information I provide in my employment application and that a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Please check the "yes" button if you have read and understand this.

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires a Bachelors degree in Geographic Information System (GIS), geography, computer science, or related field, and two years of experience in Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe your education and experience that indicates you fulfill the listed minimum qualifications.

04

Which best describes your level of education (highest degree received as of closing date of posting)?

• High school of equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher
• None of the above

05

If indicated you have a degree, describe your area of study and from what institution. If no degree, type "N/A".

06

How many years of full-time professional experience do you have working with ESRI technology?

• Less than one year
• More than one year but less than three years
• More than three years but less than five years
• More than five years

07

Briefly describe your experience working with ESRI technology. If you do not have experience, type "NA".

08

How many years of full-time professional experience do you have working with Geographic Information Systems?

• Less than two years
• More than two years but less than five years
• More than five years

09

Briefly describe your experience working with GIS desktop software. If you do not have experience, type "N/A".

10

How many years of full-time professional experience do you have working in local government (city, township, county)?

• Less than one year
• More than one year but less than three years
• More than three years but less than five years
• More than five years

11

Indicate when and where you were employed with a local government employer (city, township, county) and the position(s) you held. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A".

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How many years of full-time professional experience do you have developing GIS solutions and managing GIS projects?

• Less than one year
• More than one year but less than three years
• More than three years but less than five years
• More than five years

13

Briefly describe your experience developing GIS solutions and managing GIS projects. If you do not have experience, type "N/A".

14

How many years of full-time professional experience do you have planning, designing, developing, and maintaining web mapping services or web mapping applications?

• Less than one year
• More than one year but less than three years
• More than three years but less than five years
• More than five years

15

Briefly describe your experience planning, developing, and maintaining web mapping services or web mapping applications. If you do not have experience, type "N/A".

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How many years of full-time professional experience do you have providing technical support services and training to GIS users and project teams?

• Less than one year
• More than one year but less than three years
• More than three years but less than five years
• More than five years

17

Briefly describe your experience providing technical support services and training to GIS users and project teams. If you do not have experience, type "N/A".

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Veterans preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans and are added to competitive exam results. Qualified veterans are eligible to receive 10 or 15 preference points subject to the provisions of MN Statutes 197.455. YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214 (Member Copy 4). Disabled veterans must also supply a letter from the USDVA verifying active duty disability. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veterans DD214 and a letter from the USDVA verifying the veterans disability or death certificate. Veterans applying for promotional exams may only claim veterans preference points if they have a service connected disability of 50% or more. The five points preference is only available when applying for the first promotion after securing employment with Wright County. All required documents must be received no later than the closing deadline for accepting your application. Are you applying for Veterans Preference points?

• No
• Yes - Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge - see MN Statute 197.447
• Yes - Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service connect disability of 10% or more
• Yes - Spouse of a veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service connected disability of 10% or more (the Veteran must also be qualified to apply for the position but their service connected disability restricts them from applying for or performing the job duties)
• Yes - Spouse of a deceased veteran who served on active duty 181 or more days, received an honorable discharge, had a service connected disability of 10% or more and was disabled at the time of death. You are ineligible if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran.
• Yes - Spouse of a deceased veteran. You are ineligible if you have remarried.
• Yes - Current employee with a 50% or more service connected disability rating applying for the first promotion after securing employment with Wright County.

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I understand that any falsified information, omissions of important facts, or misrepresentation of my job education or experience on either the application or during my interview may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may be considered justification for dismissal, if hired.

• Yes
• No

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Employer Wright County

Address 3650 Braddock Ave NE, Suite 3200

Buffalo, Minnesota, 55313

Phone 763-682-7378

Website http://www.wrightcountymn.gov