GIMS Specialist 2, Office of Technical Services, PN 20065716

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Columbus, OH

10h

About The Position

This position involves managing and analyzing roadway and geospatial databases, including GIS, Linear Referencing System (LRS), and Roadway Information Management System (RIMS), to support statewide transportation operations and decision-making. The specialist will be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining maps, spatial datasets, engineering drawings, and cartographic products using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, Roads & Highways, and related tools. Collaboration with ODOT leadership, district staff, local agencies, consultants, and external partners is crucial for gathering roadway data, resolving system issues, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standards. Additionally, the role requires developing reports, queries, and automated processes using tools like SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI to enhance data quality, streamline workflows, and support program needs.

Requirements

• 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 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 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 12 mos. exp. as GIMS Specialist 1, 85771.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• You will manage and analyze roadway and geospatial databases, including GIS, Linear Referencing System (LRS), and Roadway Information Management System (RIMS), to support statewide transportation operations and decision-making.
• You will create, update, and maintain maps, spatial datasets, engineering drawings, and cartographic products using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, Roads & Highways, and related tools.
• You will collaborate with ODOT leadership, district staff, local agencies, consultants, and external partners to gather roadway data, resolve system issues, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
• You will develop reports, queries, and automated processes using tools such as SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI to improve data quality, streamline workflows, and support program needs.

Benefits

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14%25 employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees