GIMS Specialist 2 [Hybrid Eligible]

What You'll Do As A GIMS Specialist 2

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location: 1970 W. Broad St Columbus 43223

[CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE] Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 day a week. Subject to change.

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 System (CAD), 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 macrolanguage 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 (e.g., systematically organizes files on server; maintains data integrity, etc.); 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.

Performs other duties as assigned by the GIMS System Administrator &/or SAU supervisor (e.g., assists other sections staff with research & evaluation projects relating to the Divisions goals & objectives; performs miscellaneous clerical tasks; attends applicable trainings &/or meetings, etc.).

What’s In It For You

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 our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
  
  

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
  
  

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
  
  

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
  
  

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
  
  

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
  
  

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in 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); 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in 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); 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. trg. in 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

Technical Skills: Statistics/Mathematics, Application Design, Computer Literacy, Data Analytics

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Presenting, Strategic Thinking

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$29.23 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Statistics/Mathematics

Technical Skills

Application Design, Computer Literacy, Data Analytics, Statistics/Mathematics

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Presenting, Strategic Thinking

Agency Overview

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.