What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geographic Information System Specialist Series - St. Louis District position at State of Missouri?
Posting closes on 04/10/2026
Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
Job Location: St. Louis District Office - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Creates, integrates, updates and edits St. Louis District road dataset, including Right of Way, underground facilities, private utilities, electrical equipment, drainage and sewer pipes; sources include design plans, aerial photography and other existing maps, including information gathered by consultant contracts. Assists project managers with the planning and development of aerial acquisition projects, contract documents and provides quality assurance for contract deliverables including aerial photography, control surveys and design grade LiDAR.
Why You’ll Love This Position
The geographic information system specialist performs routine entry-level activities in the design, implementation, and support of geographic information systems (GIS) applications and databases. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.
MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.
What You'll Do
Four years of experience working with geographic information systems, surveying, or
Computer Aided Design And Drafting. Special Working Conditions
Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
More Reasons To Love This Position
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
If you have questions about this position please contact: kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov
Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
Job Location: St. Louis District Office - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Creates, integrates, updates and edits St. Louis District road dataset, including Right of Way, underground facilities, private utilities, electrical equipment, drainage and sewer pipes; sources include design plans, aerial photography and other existing maps, including information gathered by consultant contracts. Assists project managers with the planning and development of aerial acquisition projects, contract documents and provides quality assurance for contract deliverables including aerial photography, control surveys and design grade LiDAR.
Why You’ll Love This Position
The geographic information system specialist performs routine entry-level activities in the design, implementation, and support of geographic information systems (GIS) applications and databases. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.
MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.
What You'll Do
- Creates or integrates updates and edits of the state master roads dataset, including route marking changes, construction changes, and error corrections using a variety of data sources including design plans, intersection log book, aerial photography and other existing maps; edits dataset by manipulating the spatial coordinates and relationships of geographic features (points, lines, and polygons) and associated attributes.
- Create, edit, and update files used to develop state highway maps, district maps, county maps, and a variety of other maps used both internally and externally.
- Writes computer programs to meet specific GIS needs, improve the data entry process for end users, and improve the efficiency of GIS software; runs programs to ensure edits to GIS data are accurate.
- Provides customer service and responds to special requests, including troubleshooting and assisting users with global positioning system and program problems, research and data collection for special requests, and presentations as necessary.
- Extracts graphical data from the map library and processes the data for GIS applications
Four years of experience working with geographic information systems, surveying, or
Computer Aided Design And Drafting. Special Working Conditions
Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
More Reasons To Love This Position
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
If you have questions about this position please contact: kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov