State Prog Admin Intermediate - Assistant Cartographer

Assistant Cartographer

Job Class:
State Program Administrator Intermediate

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, up to 50%
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/25/2026
• Closing Date: 03/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Parks and Trails
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
• Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,599 - $77,799 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit / Union: 214-MN Association of Professional Employee / MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) State Program Administrator Intermediate (Assistant Cartographer) position in St. Paul, MN. Days of work are Monday - Friday. Work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm.

This position exists to further the Parks and Trails Division (PAT) vision to create unforgettable experiences by creating high quality, user‑friendly and accessible cartographic information. The Parks and Trails Division manages a system of state parks, recreation areas, trails, water trails, public water accesses, and forest recreation areas.

This position supports the PAT cartography program and works under the guidance of the PAT Cartography Program Coordinator to develop and update hundreds of maps annually. Digital and print maps are key communication products that promote the state parks and trails system, orient visitors to system units, educate visitors about PAT resources, aid visitor safety, and illustrate information for reports and meetings.

They are commonly provided as paper maps, as part of way finding signage, and digitally on the DNR website and through the Avenza App.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic data to ensure accurate GIS information for developing cartographic products.
• Design and produce cartographic products statewide to promote the state parks and trails system, to orient visitors to system units, to educate visitors about PAT resources, to aid visitor safety and to assist staff with Division communications.
• Complete projects and other duties as assigned by the PAT lead cartographer or supervisor.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part‑time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

• One (1) year of paraprofessional experience in cartography work creating or designing maps.
• Geospatial analysis and data interpretation skills to interpret and analyze spatial data, understand geographic patterns, and utilize GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
• Software skills to use ESRI Arc Pro, Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using geographic information databases.
• Knowledge of cartographic standards and design (education or training).
• Writing skills sufficient to respond to emails, write reports, and draft supporting content for map products.
• Human relations skills to collaborate with others, maintain effective relationships (including diverse audiences, partners and staff), resolve conflicts, and contribute to a positive work environment for staff, and experiences for parks and trails visitors.
• Communication skills to present complex information in a clear and understandable manner through map products and presentations to staff and diverse public.
• Organization and administrative skills to plan, schedule, implement and track multiple map projects, meeting schedules, and event participation.