What We Need:
Ohio EPA Software Development Spec 1/GIMS 2
What We Do:
At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.
What We Need YOU To Do:
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest software development spec in our Office of Data Services at our Central Office in downtown Columbus, Ohio.
Finally. It’s you.
As the Office of Data Services’ newest software development spec, you will help in the development of GIS-specific software applications and work with business personnel to identify and document GIS system software requirements and business workflows. You will work with senior staff to define data and workflow problems and develop potential GIS solutions, conduct testing, and assist with documentation.
You are going to maintain information in geographic databases for subsequent analysis and representation. You will ensure alignment with geospatial data and metadata standards – as well as queries, combines, analyzes, and visualizes data from multiple sources using tools such as SQL, Python, and JavaScript.
As a software development spec, you will conduct complex analysis of geospatial data using GIS software tools like spatial or network analysis and analytic methods such as proximity and network analysis, work on specialized geoprocessing tools, scripts, and models. You will also provide technical support to agency GIS users and respond to help desk tickets.
Let’s recap:
Assist in the development of GIS-specific software.
Work with business personnel to identify and document GIS system software requirements.
Define data and workflow problems/develop potential GIS solutions.
Maintain information in geographic databases for subsequent analysis and representation.
Ensure alignment with geospatial data and metadata standards.
Conduct complex analysis of geospatial data using GIS software tools.
Provide technical support to agency GIS users.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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:
*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.
36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
OR completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; AND 18 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
OR completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; AND 12 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.
Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation, Cybersecurity, Law, Equipment Operations, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Customer Focus
Supplemental InformationAll answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts.
Location: 50 W. Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Division: Information Technology
Background Check: The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
EEO Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.
ADA Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at 614-644-2100 prior to testing or interviewing.
ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.
