GIS Technician

Munich Re; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Munich Re's American Modern Insurance Group seeks a GIS Technician in Cincinnati, responsible for geospatial data creation and editing using GIS technology. Ideal candidates are skilled in geographic information science and possess a background in GIS software. The role requires flexibility in hybrid work and promises opportunities for career growth within a diverse, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance options (PPO or High Deductible)

Vision and dental insurance plans

Short and long-term disability coverage

401k plan with employer match

Paid time off starting with 24 days per year

Yearly bonus eligibility

Corporate subsidized cafeteria

On-site workout facility

Tuition assistance

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or relevant Associates’ Degree preferred.
• GIS Certification can substitute for experience.
• One year of experience using GIS technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain geospatial data for internal and external use.
• Utilize GIS software to edit and manipulate geospatial data.
• Support staff in GIS software training and integration.

Skills

Geographic Information Science

GIS Technology

Database Design

Mapping and Cartographic Skills

GIS Software Proficiency

GPS Data Integration

Education

High School Diploma

Associates’ Degree in GIS or related field

GIS Certification

Tools

ESRI Desktop / ArcGIS Software

GPS Units

Job description

Company
American Modern Insurance Group
Location
Cincinnati, United States

Salary level: 6

Location: current schedule is hybrid (40-50% in the Amelia, Ohio office)

*Please add a cover letter with details if you are not local and plan to relocate for the hybrid schedule

Exempt position

Applicants requiring employer sponsorship of a visa will not be considered for this position.

American Modern Insurance Group, Inc., a Munich Re company, is a widely recognized specialty insurance leader that delivers products and services for residential property – such as manufactured homes and specialty dwellings – and the recreational market, including boats, personal watercraft, classic cars, and more. We provide specialty product solutions that cover what the competition often can’t. We write admitted products in all 50 states and have a premium volume of $2.2 billion.

Headquartered in Amelia, Ohio, and with associates located across the United States, we are part of Munich Re’s Global Specialty Insurance division. Our employees receive boundless opportunity to grow their careers and make a difference every day - all in a flexible environment that helps them succeed both at work and at home.

Purpose:

To create and maintain GIS data and the production of map products following establishing guidelines. This includes geospatial data editing using GIS software to maintain geospatial data in GIS databases and GIS technology to collect data. These duties and services are generally provided across a single program or business unit. This position can also vary in terms of management and expert-level where the responsibilities can encompass the overall coordination of GIS activities across multiple business units, entire department, or agency.

• Create, edit and maintain geospatial data to be used by internal staff and external customers.
• Use GIS software editing tools to create and manipulate geospatial feature classes and update documentation about geospatial data.
• Search and query GIS data, using GPS devices to collect data and download that data into GIS databases.
• Adhere to GIS data development standards and best management practices.
• Possibly visit agency or department regional offices to support regional staff in GIS data collection and GIS editing efforts.
• Create and assist support staff in creating static maps from digital data for internal and external use and perform related duties as required.
• Develop and utilize code scripts and macros to automate data editing and data distribution to improve efficiencies.
• Support and train staff in the proper use of GIS, data download and integration of GPS data into GIS databases, and conduct classes to staff in GIS software.
• Work with IT staff to integrate geospatial data with non-spatial databases and other IT services and products including integrating geospatial data into web applications and other desktop database applications.
• Insure that published geospatial data from the specified programs or business units is documented and that metadata is kept up-to-date.
• Create digital maps for use on agency or department websites an act as an official representative in person, via telephone, email, traditional mail, or other regarding GIS questions for the agency/department, statewide GIS enterprise partners and agency/department customers.
• Assist in updating GIS-related agency or department websites, maintaining and upgrading GIS software, and assist in GIS-related project planning.
• May represent the agency/department at professional seminars and public meetings.
• Pursue industry credentials as appropriate to the role.
• Maintain an expert level of technical skills and concepts. Adapt to varying and changing set of products and dynamics.
• Drive development of Best Practices for Primary Property Insurance within the Munich Re Group.

Required Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of the principles of geographic information science, GIS technology and database design.
• Experience using ESRI desktop, ArcGIS software, and GPS units.
• Skilled in the use of instruments and materials used in mapping and cartographic work.
• Extensive skill in the use of desktop GIS software and programming techniques used for GIS.
• Knowledge of geospatial editing tools, GIS data transformation methods, and GPS data integration into GIS databases.

Education, Certifications & Designations:

Required

• High School Diploma OR
• An Associates’ Degree in a related field with GIS coursework can substitute for part of the required relevant work experience.
• GIS Certification can be used to establish equivalency

Preferred

• One year of experience using GIS technology. Experience may be part of education curriculum and coursework.

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:

• Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible)
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan)
• Vision and dental insurance plans
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes spouse/domestic partner and children)
• Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity)

In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:

• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost
• A hybrid environment that gives you a choice in where and how you get work done
• A corporately subsidized on-site cafeteria as well as a We Proudly Serve coffee shop
• An on-site complimentary workout facility as well as walking trails on campus grounds
• On-site wellness center complete with nurse practitioner
• Financial assistance for adoptions and infertility treatment
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses
• Free parking
• A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

At American Modern, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.