City of Maple Grove, MN
Salary :
$59,477.60 - $79,017.12 Annually Location :
Maple Grove 55369, MN Job Type:
Full-time- Benefit Earning Job Number:
2025-00073 Department:
Public Works Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
8/19/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary About Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community.
The Position The City of Maple Grove is seeking a GIS Technician. As the GIS Technician you will be responsible for developing and maintaining databases for all components of the digital utility maps using ESRI products. Additionally, you will assist with the maintenance of ArcGIS applications, asset management, and web-based applications. Come and join our growing team and community! Hiring Timeline *Subject to change*
Application window closes- August 19, 2025
First round interviews- Week of August 25, 2025
Final Round interviews- Week of September 2, 2025
Council Approval - September 19, 2025
Tentative start date- September 20, 2025
Responsibilities
Accepts work assignments, and direction from various members of the Public Works staff. Executes GIS hardware and software operations and maintains data quality control. Follows GIS database standards for content, format, design and maintenance procedures. Maintains various spatial and non-spatial GIS data sets, such as the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water sewer system through data entry. Provides graphics and maps and other property-related information to both internal and external customers as directed. Inputs data from plan sheets to utility databases and asset management system. Produces layouts, charts and posters as directed. Assists in the maintenance of the Public Works/Engineering Department asset management programs. Develops and customizes GIS applications. Assists in the creation and maintenance of several web-based applications and pages on the City's web server. Utilizes GPS unit to capture high-accuracy data. Assists with the set-up of GIS software on mobile devices and GPS equipment as directed. Scans various graphic data and incorporates the data into the GIS applications as directed. Assists in daily office tasks such as filing, mailing, recording, maintaining records, copying and other similar duties. Helps train and work along-side Seasonal GIS Technicians on projects. Provides GIS software-related support to Public Works staff. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of:
Automated mapping methods and techniques. Capabilities of automated mapping and geographic information processing systems. Cartographic drafting and design. ESRI application programs. Cartegraph asset management software. Ability to:
Operate computer keyboard. Understand technical concepts and terminology. Effectively use automated information processing methods and techniques. Operate a geographical information system. Organize and prioritize work. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Maintain audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating assigned equipment.
Qualifications Equivalency
: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Need to have:
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid Minnesota Driver's License. Associate's Degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science or a related field. One year of comprehensive work experience with: ESRI products, preferably in a municipal government setting.
Nice to have:
Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science or a related field. One year of work experience in a governmental agency or engineering consulting firm, preparing plans, graphics and computer databases for municipal-related projects.
Supplemental Information
Environmental Conditions:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens; some work outdoors.
Physical Conditions: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity; adequate speech, hearing, and vision required. Must also be able to operate assigned equipment. Ability to work outdoors and walk from asset to asset. The City of Maple Grove offers its employees a competitive total rewards package. For details, please visit the 01
Do you have a valid Minnesota drivers license free of restrictions, or the ability to obtain one?
Yes No
02
Which of the following best describes your level of education in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science or a related field?
High School Diploma or equivalent Some College Associates Degree Bachelor's degree or higher None of the above
03
Please select your years of related and progressive work experience in GIS?
No experience Less than six months One year to less than two years Two years to less than four years Four or more years
04
Please select your years of experience with ESRI ArcGIS products.
No experience Less than one year One year to less than two years Two years to less than three years Three or more years
05
Describe any education/experience you have with ESRI ArcGIS products. 06
Do you have experience working with a local municipality?
Yes No
07
Please select your years of experience with interacting with the public or customer service.
None Less than one year One year to less than two years Two or more years
08
Do you have experience with GPS equipment and iPad for data collection?
Yes No
09
Do you have any education/experience in the water resources field?
Yes No
10
Please indicate any languages from the list below that you can speak at a conversational level or higher.
American Sign Language Hmong Russian Spanish Vietnamese None of the above
Required Question
$59,477.60 - $79,017.12 Annually Location :
Maple Grove 55369, MN Job Type:
Full-time- Benefit Earning Job Number:
2025-00073 Department:
Public Works Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
8/19/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary About Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community.
The Position The City of Maple Grove is seeking a GIS Technician. As the GIS Technician you will be responsible for developing and maintaining databases for all components of the digital utility maps using ESRI products. Additionally, you will assist with the maintenance of ArcGIS applications, asset management, and web-based applications. Come and join our growing team and community! Hiring Timeline *Subject to change*
Application window closes- August 19, 2025
First round interviews- Week of August 25, 2025
Final Round interviews- Week of September 2, 2025
Council Approval - September 19, 2025
Tentative start date- September 20, 2025
Responsibilities
Accepts work assignments, and direction from various members of the Public Works staff. Executes GIS hardware and software operations and maintains data quality control. Follows GIS database standards for content, format, design and maintenance procedures. Maintains various spatial and non-spatial GIS data sets, such as the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water sewer system through data entry. Provides graphics and maps and other property-related information to both internal and external customers as directed. Inputs data from plan sheets to utility databases and asset management system. Produces layouts, charts and posters as directed. Assists in the maintenance of the Public Works/Engineering Department asset management programs. Develops and customizes GIS applications. Assists in the creation and maintenance of several web-based applications and pages on the City's web server. Utilizes GPS unit to capture high-accuracy data. Assists with the set-up of GIS software on mobile devices and GPS equipment as directed. Scans various graphic data and incorporates the data into the GIS applications as directed. Assists in daily office tasks such as filing, mailing, recording, maintaining records, copying and other similar duties. Helps train and work along-side Seasonal GIS Technicians on projects. Provides GIS software-related support to Public Works staff. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of:
Automated mapping methods and techniques. Capabilities of automated mapping and geographic information processing systems. Cartographic drafting and design. ESRI application programs. Cartegraph asset management software. Ability to:
Operate computer keyboard. Understand technical concepts and terminology. Effectively use automated information processing methods and techniques. Operate a geographical information system. Organize and prioritize work. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Maintain audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating assigned equipment.
Qualifications Equivalency
: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Need to have:
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid Minnesota Driver's License. Associate's Degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science or a related field. One year of comprehensive work experience with: ESRI products, preferably in a municipal government setting.
Nice to have:
Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science or a related field. One year of work experience in a governmental agency or engineering consulting firm, preparing plans, graphics and computer databases for municipal-related projects.
Supplemental Information
Environmental Conditions:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens; some work outdoors.
Physical Conditions: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity; adequate speech, hearing, and vision required. Must also be able to operate assigned equipment. Ability to work outdoors and walk from asset to asset. The City of Maple Grove offers its employees a competitive total rewards package. For details, please visit the 01
Do you have a valid Minnesota drivers license free of restrictions, or the ability to obtain one?
Yes No
02
Which of the following best describes your level of education in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science or a related field?
High School Diploma or equivalent Some College Associates Degree Bachelor's degree or higher None of the above
03
Please select your years of related and progressive work experience in GIS?
No experience Less than six months One year to less than two years Two years to less than four years Four or more years
04
Please select your years of experience with ESRI ArcGIS products.
No experience Less than one year One year to less than two years Two years to less than three years Three or more years
05
Describe any education/experience you have with ESRI ArcGIS products. 06
Do you have experience working with a local municipality?
Yes No
07
Please select your years of experience with interacting with the public or customer service.
None Less than one year One year to less than two years Two or more years
08
Do you have experience with GPS equipment and iPad for data collection?
Yes No
09
Do you have any education/experience in the water resources field?
Yes No
10
Please indicate any languages from the list below that you can speak at a conversational level or higher.
American Sign Language Hmong Russian Spanish Vietnamese None of the above
Required Question