City of Rochester, MN
Jay Forstner serves as the GIS Supervisor for the City of Rochester, MN since February 2023. Prior to this role, Jay Forstner was the GIS Coordinator at Rochester Public Utilities from April 2012 to February 2023, overseeing the administration of an enterprise geodatabase for electric, water, and fiber networks, along with ArcGIS Enterprise implementation and SQL Server administration. Previous experience includes a position as GIS Specialist at Sherburne County - Public Works from July 2007 to April 2012 and as a Mapping Technician at Stearns County from October 2006 to July 2007. Jay Forstner holds a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Cartography from St. Cloud State University and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
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City of Rochester, MN
Rochester is the county seat of Olmsted County and is the third-largest city in Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the estimated population in 2019 was 118,935. The city has been frequently recognized by Money Magazine, since the 1980's as one of the best places to live in the United States ranging from the best overall to the best in the Midwest (raedi). In 2017, the City also was recognized as a City of Compassion. The following year, the City of Rochester officially became the first American city to become an Intercultural City (ICC). Mission Statement: The mission of the City of Rochester is to provide a safe, attractive environment through the responsive, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of municipal services. The City will strive to enhance community pride by improving the physical, environmental, economic, cultural, and social quality of the community. Core Values: Customer Focus • Identify, plan for, and support customer needs. • Seek and consider input from our customers to continually improve services. • Treat every customer well. Respect • Treat customers in a personal and professional manner while being firm, fair, and compassionate. • Be an active listener to the customer. • Maintain a work environment that is free of disrespect and false information. Integrity • Provide equitable and honest treatment to all customers. • Follow through in a timely manner or as communicated. • Maintain privacy and confidentiality as applicable to Minnesota State laws. Safety • Employees act responsibly and take ownership of their actions. • Each department/area has documented safety procedures for employees and customers. • Communicate clearly when dealing with emergencies or safety concerns. Excellence • Be knowledgeable in my area of responsibility. • Be professional in my actions, manners, and appearance. • Meet or exceed customer needs for City services. Equal Opportunity Employer