GIS Specialist - RPU

Position Description The City of Rochester welcomes applications for GIS Specialist Rochester Public Utilities www.rpu.org The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work. We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community. It takes us all working together Nature of Work This position develops, operates, and maintains enterprise GIS data, applications, and workflows. The GIS Specialist independently scopes and delivers assigned GIS solutions; performs spatial and database analysis; develops and maintains GIS applications and datasets; tests and documents technical work; supports users; and collaborates with internal staff, and partners. Work is performed using organizational standards and may include water, electric, infrastructure, field mobility, asset management, and other enterprise GIS applications. Work Schedule The typical work schedule 8 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday. Remote work is available up to two days a week after the first 6 months. Pay The 2026 starting salary range is $85,632-$100,743 with advancement to $125,929. Benefits This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please review the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details. Employees, whose new position with the City requires they relocate more than 50 miles, are eligible for relocation assistance, pursuant to City policy. To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM. Duties And Responsibilities The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment . Support GIS administration and related technology. Support GIS plans , systems, and solutions to meet Department needs . Operate and maintain the enterprise GIS. Assist in the development and administration of the departmental GIS work plan. Independently scope, develop, test, document, and deliver assigned GIS applications, workflows, data products, and technical solutions. Collaborate with customers, departments, and outside agencies to integrate GIS solutions with related systems and business processes. Develop and maintain GIS applications that enhance efficiency and use of GIS. Develop, maintain, and administer Department GIS data and databases. Plan, develop, and administer spatial and attribute data sets. Create and update public and associated private infrastructure GIS datasets? Prepare and edit map layers and produce print or electronic maps for Engineering staff and others.? Apply established policies and procedures for quality control and quality assurance.? Develop and implement databases and applications for department records.? Perform database administration, design SQL queries and perform data entry? Support utility infrastructure management using field inventory data.? Prepare and maintain documentation of data sources, database designs, data flows, and dataset metadata. Test data processes and database changes; document results and coordinate implementation according to established change-management practices. Provide public service to consultants, developers, citizens, and other agencies. Work with other departments and governmental offices in developing and maintaining GIS databases for multiple users. Respond to inquiries and requests for information about Department infrastructure. Coordinate with other governmental GIS groups. Prepare technical information for Boards, Councils, City staff agencies, Commissions, neighborhood groups, and professional organizations. Provide training, guidance and technical support and provide guidance to department and division personnel on GIS, cartographic design, or other mapping requirements. Provide training and technical support to internal GIS customers and other users of GIS data and applications. Share technical knowledge, project status, risks, and dependencies with GIS team members so assigned solutions can be supported during staff absences and transitions. Assist in developing budgets and schedules involving GIS applications, computer hardware and software. Update, modify and expand GIS related sites including the ArcGIS Enterprise Portal. Assist with hardware maintenance, software installation and maintenance, and troubleshoot system problems. Perform Other Related Duties As Assigned ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems (GIS) or related field such as geography, planning, civil engineering, or computer science, with an emphasis in GIS coursework and training; AND three (3) years of full-time employment experience with geographic information systems mapping and database management using ESRI ArcGIS software or its equivalent OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered. If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team. Licenses and Certifications Valid MN driver's license Desirable Qualifications Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office programs Python programming skills SQL Server database administration ArcGIS Enterprise (Pro, Portal, Server) experience Editing Utility Network data and branch versioning experience Experience with mapping and/or survey grade GPS units Experience with Schneider Electric’s ArcFM, Designer, Responder, and Fiber Manager Products Additional Information PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation. In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below: Continuous demands: sitting Frequent demands: fine dexterity Occasional demands: standing, walking, climbing, balancing, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell Environmental conditions Work is primarily performed indoors with no exposure to temperatures and external elements. Occasionally, work may be required outdoors and subject to the following factors: Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather) Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders) Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)