Hybrid GIS Technician I/II na MDU Resources Group, Inc.

GIS Technician I: ($49,560 - $61,950)

• A working knowledge of GIS and/or CAD, geographic analysis, drafting and design principles and practices at a level normally acquired through a two-year degree in GIS, CAD design, geography, or equivalent experience.

GIS Technician II: ($55,500 - $69,380)

• A working knowledge of GIS and/or CAD, geographic analysis, drafting, and design principles and practices at a level normally acquired through a four-year degree in GIS, CAD design, geography, or equivalent experience; and
• Two years related GIS experience.

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Position may require travel within service territory.

• Industry related GIS or CAD technical experience with mapping, property descriptions and land plats, land base and surveying practices.
• Experience in ESRI ArcGIS applications.
• Experience with natural gas and/or electric systems and operations.

• Creates and maintains the assigned land geodatabase using GIS, CAD and other software. Ensures the accuracy of the land geodatabase by making necessary corrections including the use of real-world data such as latitude/longitude or GPS point-data. 
• Downloads, converts and uploads GIS data available from various internal and external sources, such as operational as-built, land base resources and detailed maps of electric or natural gas transmission and distribution facilities, to integrate into the Enterprise GIS system.
• Interprets source documents, such as engineering plans, plat maps, legal descriptions, construction work orders, and service orders for incorporation into the GIS System.
• Prepares maps, exhibits, alignment sheets, and drawings of gas and/or electric distribution systems or gas transmission systems.
• Edits gas, electric, and/or fiber geodatabases using GIS and other specified software.
• Collaborates with Billing and/or corporate tax department to maintain appropriate layers, reports and reference tools related to franchise fees, taxation districts, impact areas and associated requests.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE - September 1, 2025