GIMS Specialist 2

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.

Background Check Information

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check a background check including a polygraph examination may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

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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.

-Or 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); AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. use of projections coordinate systems & map algebra in operations of geographic information systems.

-Or 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); AND 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. use of projections coordinate systems & map algebra in operation of geographic information systems.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as GIMS Specialist 1 85771.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Information Technology

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street Columbus 43223

Under direction of the GIMS System Administrator conducts complex analysis of multiple Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases (e.g. Statistical Analysis Unit (SAU) Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) System Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) Electronic Crash System fatal crash database & OVI checkpoint database):

• Utilizes GIS software (MapInfo Professional) to produce &/or revise maps related to highway crash statistics &/or OSHP enforcement activities;

• Designs & implements independently or in coordination with other SAU staff data analysis functions that involve the creation of GIS maps &/or the data used in the creation of maps;

• Utilizes macro-language programming &/or Structured Query Language (SQL) for GIS operations;

• Coordinates applications design & finalizes products based on user needs;

• Assists &/or educates users regarding GIS technology &/or the opportunities GIS technology affords to resolve resource management issues;

• Ensures that GIS operations adhere to applicable standards for data capture data manipulations & output; Systematically organizes files on server; Maintains data integrity;

• Transforms final products to storage media;

• Generates data reports to include meta-data &/or describe mapping results;

• Prepares &/or delivers presentations related to the Divisions mapping capabilities &/or the results of data analysis using mapping technology;

• Assists other sections staff with research & evaluation projects relating to the Divisions goals & objectives;

• Performs miscellaneous clerical tasks;

• Attends applicable trainings &/or meetings;

• Performs other duties as assigned by the GIMS System Administrator &/or SAU supervisor.

Ohio State Highway Patrols Mission
The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased professional public safety services through inclusion collaboration and innovation.

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.