GIMS Specialist 2 - (Geospatial Information Systems Specialist)
GIMS Specialist 2 - (Geospatial Information Systems Specialist)
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Job Description
Warfighter Fundamentals in Action
- We live by a different this role youll be expected to:
Take ownership of your work and drive for quality results - Communicate effectively with diverse teams
- Practice blameless problem-solving
- Be relentlessly efficient with your time and resources
- Support the team even when its uncomfortable
- Honor our mission and the soldiers we support
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to serve and support Ohios National Guard
- Stable government career with great benefits
- Be part of a high-performance mission-driven team
- Development your leadership potential in a unique and rewarding environment
Working Title: Geospatial Information System Specialist
Classification: GIMS Specialist 2
Position Number:
About Us
The Adjutant Generals Department proudly supports the mission of the Ohio National Guard. Our state civilian team operates with excellence integrity and resilience delivering specialized programs and services that contribute directly to the readiness and success of our service members and the communities we serve.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
What Youll Do
As a Geospatial Information Systems Specialist within the Installation Geospatial Information and Services (IGIS) Branch youll coordinate and manage critical program functions that support our installation development and real property mission. Your responsibilities include:
Create update and maintain building floorplans using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D point cloud processing software Generate develop and maintain GIS data ensuring data accuracy integrity and compliance with standards using engineering drawings field notes aerial imagery 3D point clouds and survey data Perform field data collection using 3D Laser Scanners GPS Total Station utility locators tablets and field applications to generate geospatial data. - Develop standard operating procedures and best practices for data processing
- Use and develop Python scripts to automate workflows
- Integrate GIS applications with agency data for decision making
This role supports the core imperatives of the Ohio National Guard: Mobilizing Units Recruiting and Retention and Preparing for Great Power Competition.
A Realistic Job Preview
Do you have a passion for geospatial information and its power to solve problems If you answered yes then this job may be for you. Youll be a key player indesigning implementing and maintainingthe systems that manage and utilize this crucial information. Your expertise will directly influence decision-making and operational efficiency within the organization.
Not only will you spend significant time developing maintaining and updating geospatial data while ensuring data accuracy and integrity using multiple software packages to generate reports maps and web applications but youll be out in the field capturing ground truth using cutting edge technology. Our focus is to create reliable accurate data to support the agencys mission. Your impact will be visible both in Ohio and across the country. Geospatial information is used by decision makers across all departments within the agency and by other state and federal agencies. Youll need focus precision and adaptability because when the mission evolves so does the job.
We value:
- Purposed-driven work
- Candor and clear expectations
- Tactical execution
- Ownership of outcomes
If thats your speed we want you here!
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
To qualify for this position you must meet one of the following:
Option 1: 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. coordination of operations of geographical information systems to include data input operations creation of digital spatial data bases design & implementation of geographic information & applications design & use of projections coordinate systems & map algebra in operation of geographic information systems.
Option 2: Completion of Undergraduate core program in geography natural resources engineering planning computer science biology geology ecology or related field to include course work in geographic information systems (e.g. applications in geographic information systems; design & implementation of geographic information; creation of digital spatial data bases; data input operations in geographic information);
& 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. use of projections coordinate systems & map algebra in operations of geographic information systems.
Option 3: Completion of graduate core program in geography natural resources engineering planning computer science biology geology ecology or related field to include course work in geographic information systems (e.g. applications in geographic information systems data input operations in geographic information & creation of digital spatial data bases);
& 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. use of projections coordinate systems & map algebra in operation of geographic information systems.
Option 4: 12 mos. exp. as GIMS Specialist 1 85771
Option 5: An equivalent combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this role.
Helpful Skills and Experience:
While not required strong candidates often have:
- Advance level proficiency using geospatial or mapping software (e.g. ESRI ArcGIS QGIS)
- Familiarity with military base planning land use or infrastructure project coordination
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python JavaScript)
- Project or program management experience with a state federal or regulated environment
- Knowledge of applicable state or federal land management regulations and environmental policy (e.g. NEPA)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Alignment with the Ohio National Guards Warfighter Fundamentals including personal accountability teamwork and mission execution.
Job Skills: Information Technology Geographic Information Systems
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
