GIS Specialist I

Salary : $35.38 - $37.55 Hourly

Location : Bloomington, MN

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-00066

Department : Information Technology

Opening Date : 09 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 9 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : NU

Primary Objective

To evaluate and administer current and potential GIS application functionality and proposed changes. Assist in the design, acquisition and / or configuration of new GIS applications, upgrades, and modifications.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Minimum / Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

This position does not supervise others.

Anticipated Hiring Range : $3 5.38 - $3 7.55 Hourly

2025 Full Salary Range : $35.38 - $47.18 Hourly

Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change

Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter / paramedics) include the following :

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The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you.The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process.If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission.The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants : veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview.Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?

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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N / A.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

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Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link , scroll down to the Other Necessary Requirements section of the Job Description to view information.

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The advertised wage for this position is $35.38-$37.55 per hour. If selected for this position, are you willing to accept a starting wage within this range?

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Please indicate your highest level of education completed in Mapping Sciences, GIS, or related field?

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If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N / A.

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How many years of experience do you possess in supporting and developing GIS enterprise applications?

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Do you have experience providing professionally written communications, presentations, and documentation?

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If you indicated that you have experience providing professionally written communications, presentations, and documentation, please provide where you demonstrated these skills including job title, place of employment, and relevant duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N / A

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Do you possess strong problem solving / analytical skills, knowledge of analytical tools and complex trouble shooting methods?

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If you indicated you possess strong problem solving / analytical skills, knowledge of analytical tools, and complex trouble shooting methods, please describe your problem-solving and analytical skills. Include examples of how you've applied analytical tools and complex troubleshooting methods to identify and resolve issues in your previous roles including job title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N / A.

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Do you possess experience working with business applications?

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If you indicated that you have experience working with business applications, please state which applications you have used, your level of expertise with these applications (On a 5 point scale 1 being beginner and 5 expert), and the place of employment where you used these applications. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N / A.

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How many years of experience do you possess in supporting and / or troubleshooting GIS and related enterprise applications?

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If you indicated that you have experience in troubleshooting GIS and related enterprise applications, please describe that experience including job title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N / A.

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How many years of experience do you possess in using Database query languages such as SQL?

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If you indicated that you possess experience in using Database query languages such as SQL, please describe this experience including job title, place of employment, and relevant duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N / A.

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How many years of experience with Business Intelligence software such as Power BI do you possess?

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If you indicated that you possess experience with Business Intelligence software such as Power BI, please describe this experience including job title, place of employment, and relevant duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N / A.

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How many years of experience do you posses with scripting languages such as Python?

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If you indicated that you have experience with scripting languages such as Python, please describe this experience including job title, place of employment, and relevant duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N / A.

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How many years of experience do you possess with application integration using APIs?

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If you indicated that you have experience with application integration using APIs, please describe this experience including job title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N / A.

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Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian (Khmer). Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.

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If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N / A.

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This question is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veteran's status :

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If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points?If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire () and either attach it to this application or send / deliver / fax it to the Human Resources Division with a copy of your form DD-214. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL-802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veteran's preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. All documentation must be received in the Human Resources Division no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline date for the position.

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