GIS Technician/Specialist/Principal

Kind of Work: Specialized work providing geographical information systems products, services, analysis, and support to meet user needs. This position is located at the Richard H. Hansen Public Works and Transportation Complex, 4787 Midway Road, Pike Lake, MN 55811. The full salary range, including longevity pay, for a GIS Technician is $27.24 - $38.15 per hour; for a GIS Specialist is $31.21 - $44.23 per hour; and for a GIS Principal is $33.54 - $47.71 per hour. This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Union Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. Distinguishing Features of Work: GIS Technician - An employee in this class prepares, analyzes and maintains GIS maps, data, and records. Duties include preparing, analyzing, and maintaining GIS products, documents, and data; participating in the development, implementation, and support of applications and web services; providing assistance to GIS users; and assisting with the evaluation and implementation of GIS technology. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff. GIS Specialist - An employee in this class applies GIS technology and programming tools to design and support geographical information systems and applications. Duties include consulting with GIS users to determine needs; developing and supporting customized applications, data, web services, and documents to meet user specifications; and participating in the assessment, implementation, and maintenance of GIS technology and techniques. GIS Principal - An employee in this class leads the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and security of geographical information systems, technology, techniques and services to meet multi-user goals. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas. Salary: $27.24 - $41.00 Hourly (normal 2026 hiring range). Department: Public Works. Location: Duluth, MN. Closing date: 8/11/2026 at 11:59 PM Central.