About the Role
Company: Vestland fylkeskommune
Title: GIS Advisor
Description:
Are you passionate about GIS, digital mapping solutions, and societal development? Do you want to help develop tools used by municipalities, subject-matter experts, and policymakers when making critical decisions?
Vestland County Municipality is seeking a GIS Advisor for a two-year temporary position. You will become part of one of the strongest GIS and analytics environments in the public sector—where modern technology is combined with analysis, innovation, and societal development.
This is not a purely operational role. Here, you will help develop new solutions, explore emerging technologies, and transform data into actionable knowledge that supports better decision-making.
Job Responsibilities:
Your daily work will be varied. Among other tasks, you will:
Conduct geographic analyses supporting regional planning and societal development
Collaborate with municipalities, national agencies, and other partners
Develop and maintain GIS infrastructure, mapping services, and geospatial data
Design mapping solutions, dashboards, and digital visualizations
Contribute to strengthening the county municipality’s knowledge base
Provide GIS expert advice to various departments within the county municipality
Participate in development projects related to analysis, digitalization, and geospatial data
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in GIS, geomatics, geography, computer science, or equivalent
Experience with GIS software
Solid understanding of geographic data and analytical methods
Strong collaboration skills and ability to communicate technical issues clearly
Personal attributes are highly valued
Bonus qualifications:
Experience with web-GIS and mapping services
Experience with FME
Proficiency in Python or SQL
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Pro
Skills in data visualization and dashboard development
Knowledge of public administration or planning processes
Lack of experience in specific areas may be compensated by strong motivation and a willingness to learn.
Personal Traits:
You identify with our values of openness, competence, and courage. We are looking for someone who:
Is curious
Is solution-oriented
Excels at collaborating with others
Thrives at the intersection of technology and society
Enjoys finding smart, efficient solutions
Has an interest in geographic data
Wants to help develop new ways of working
We Offer:
Joining us means becoming part of a professional environment with high expertise in GIS, analysis, statistics, and regional planning.
We share knowledge, support each other, and trust our employees. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful issues—benefiting municipalities, residents, and the development of Vestland.
You will receive:
Engaging and socially relevant tasks
Significant influence over the development of new GIS solutions
A strong professional environment with broad GIS and analytical expertise
Opportunities for professional growth through projects and collaboration
Flexible working hours and good remote work options
Competitive pension and insurance schemes
Salary according to collective agreement
Contact Information:
Ida-Berit Mølmesdal, Leader
Work Location:
Lars Hilles gate 22, 5008 Bergen, Norway
Key Information:
Employer: Vestland County Municipality
Reference No.: 5174899162
Position: 100%
Temporary (Vikar)
Application Deadline: October 12, 2026