GIMS Data Base Administrator (20087147)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases over your first

Free Parking

Free Gym Access

Job summary

State of Ohio's Emergency Management Agency is seeking a GIMS Database Administrator to design and manage the EMA GIS program, implement GIS policies, and maintain data standards. The role is based in Columbus with standard 8–hour workdays.

You will oversee GIS hardware/software purchases, licenses, data storage, and public-facing GIS products, including ArcGIS Pro maps and AGOL integrations. Strong database and GIS expertise are essential for this critical position.

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in database & information management & database systems; coord. systems & map algebra in GIS operations.
• AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development;

Responsibilities

• Design & manage the EMA GIS program; formulate, implement & maintain GIS policies & procedures.
• Maintain all GIS programs, applications, & data; evaluate & manage division GIS licenses & maintenance contracts.
• Oversee purchase & installation of GIS hardware & software; manage division GIS data storage & credit usage.
• Develop & enforce data standards, data capture, coding schemes, database designs, data dictionary, index & archiving procedures.
• Analyze, create, & manage ArcPro maps & templates to standardize division mapping products; maintain online GIS presence.

Skills

Database Administration

Education

Undergraduate core program in computer science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information: Alison Granger / [e-mail]

Work Location:
2855 W Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, Ohio, 43235
United States

Compensation: $36.75 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Database Administration

Position Number: 20087147
Requisition ID: req724

Who We Are

Emergency Management Agency

Coordinates activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, both natural and man-made.

What You'll Do

Ohio Department of Public Safety –Emergency Management Agency
Report In Location –2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio43235
Work Hours – 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Perks of Working for the Department of Public Safety

• Multiplepay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access!

What You'll Do as a GIMS Data Base Administrator

• Design & manage the EMA Geographical Information Systems (GIS) program; Formulate, implement & maintain all GIS policies & procedures;
• Maintain all GIS programs, applications, & data; Continuously evaluate & manage the divisions GIS licenses & maintenance contract;
• Oversee the purchase & installation of GIS hardware & software; Manage the divisions GIS data storage & credit usage; Troubleshoot GIS software, hardware, & user issues, etc.;
• Develop & enforce data standards to include data capture, coding schemes, database designs, data documentation, data dictionary, index & data archiving procedures;
• Analyze, create, & manage ArcPro maps & templates to standardize division mapping products; Maintain the division online GIS presence (e.g., manage user access & rights; monitor ArcGIS Online (AGOL), GIS applications on the divisions website & identify & manage relevant GIS products for public use);

Additional Information

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information

• A background check including a BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants.

To request a disability accommodation, please email [e-mail] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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
• 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.

Qualifications

OPTION 1:

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in database & information management & database systems & use of projections, coordinate systems & map algebra in operations of geographic information systems;

AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development;

AND 4 courses or 12 mos. exp. in budgeting,

OPTION 2:

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science to include data structures, database & information management & database systems;

AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in use of projections, coordinate systems & map algebra in operations of geographic information systems;

AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development;

AND 4 courses or 12 mos. exp. in budgeting.

OPTION 3:

-Or Completion of graduate core program in computer science to include data structures, database & information management & database systems;

AND 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in use of projections, coordinate systems & map algebra in operations of geographic information systems;

AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development;

AND 4 courses or 12 mos. exp. in budgeting.

OPTION 4:

-Or 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. as GIMS Specialist 2, 85772.

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

Job Skills: Database Administration

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.