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Working Title: Application Release Coordinator

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 2

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 86010

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, \#LI-Hybrid

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/09/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/27/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services

+ **Division/Unit** : Department of Transportation (DOT)

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/ 08:00 a.m. - 04:30 p.m.

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $27.76 - $45.14 / hourly; $57,962 - $94,252 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

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.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives in government IT. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). MNIT MnDOT supports an agency with technology integrated into all areas of business. From business intelligence and solutions for critical transportation infrastructure to planning and operating a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system, the team connects people and markets across Minnesota.

As the Application Release Coordinator, you will provide project support and coordination in the preservation of MnDOT applications, systems, and services. Preservation work encompasses, but are limited to, deployments, enhancements, or retirements. In addition, this position will assist more senior project managers, across the same functions in more complex projects, programs and portfolios. Specifically, this position works in the Application Preservation Release Coordination space.

This position requires an employee to be onsite in St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

+ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis.

+ Only candidates residing in Minnesota and its bordering counties are eligible for telework.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.** Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:

Position requires a minimum of two (2) years of IT related experience in information technology, network support, or IT project coordination.

Experience must include:

+ Basic knowledge of Network design, servers, and databases such as authentication/access systems and network applications, SaaS/PaaS, cloud environments.

+ Experience translating technical details for non-technical audiences.

+ Experience supporting network applications, updates, migrations, and modernization.

+ Experience in project tracking and reporting using MS Office applications and other project management tools.

+ Experience developing and managing project timelines, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely task completion.

+ Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.

+ Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with Network+ and ITIL.

+ Experience managing IT or software development projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

+ Experience working with MNIT, MnDOT, or other public sector agencies.

+ In-depth knowledge of government and commercial cloud platforms and network application management.

+ Proven leadership skills; experience leading cross-functional teams or delivering presentations/training.

+ Experience with business critical project rollout activities. Facilitating meeting and getting work assignments identified.

+ Experience building network applications in the cloud and on premises using virtual machines.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

+ Criminal History Check

+ Reference Check

+ Social Security and Address Verification

+ Education VerificationOther legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.