GIS Coordinator

Company: Kristiansund Municipality Want to help shape how nine municipalities use GIS and geospatial data? IKT Orkidè is an intermunicipal collaboration among nine municipalities in Nordmøre and Rindal. Through our strategy ‘Joint Digital Value Creation’, we leverage technology, data, and expertise to develop better and more resilient municipal services. The municipalities have now procured a new, shared GIS solution from Norconsult Digital—opening up new opportunities for cooperation, knowledge sharing, and standardized workflows across municipal boundaries. As GIS Coordinator, you will act as a driving force and liaison between municipal technical environments, IKT Orkidè, and vendors. You will help ensure effective use of GIS tools and geospatial data, foster collective competence development, and translate technological potential into practical improvements. This is a newly created position, offering significant influence over both the role itself and the evolution of the intermunicipal GIS collaboration. Responsibilities will evolve in line with municipal needs, technological advances, and changing requirements for municipal administration. Main Areas of Responsibility As GIS Coordinator, you will be a key resource for the municipalities, contributing to the operation, development, and coordination of GIS activities. Key Tasks Include: System administration and technical follow-up of the shared GIS solutions, including acting as the primary liaison with the vendor Serving as the municipalities’ technical expert contact for GIS and geospatial data—providing advice, training, and user support Establishing, coordinating, and further developing professional collaboration platforms for GIS users across member municipalities Contributing to the development and implementation of common routines and workflows for GIS and geospatial data management Supporting municipalities facing capacity challenges in legally mandated GIS-related tasks, as well as in analytical and investigative work Participating in development and digitalization projects where GIS and geospatial data are central components of the solution Promoting high data quality and increased use of map- and location-based information in municipal services Identifying opportunities for process optimization and improvement—including evaluating and integrating AI-related advancements May include other tasks within IKT Orkidè’s scope, depending on workload and resource allocation Some travel between member municipalities is required. Qualifications Higher education in geomatics, GIS, geography, cartography, surveying, or equivalent. Substantial relevant experience may compensate for formal education requirements. Experience with GIS tools and geospatial data management. Strong written and spoken Norwegian skills. Valid Norwegian Class B driver’s license. Additional Preferred Qualifications Cadastral registration course (or willingness to complete required training if not already completed) Experience with municipal administration, especially in planning, cadastral (cadastral registry), and FKB (Framework for Basic Data) data, and familiarity with relevant legislation (e.g., Planning and Building Act, Cadastral Act) Experience with spatial analysis and dissemination of geospatial data—for example, as input to planning and case processing Familiarity with Norconsult Digital’s GIS solutions We Are Looking for Someone Who: Has the ability to build relationships and foster cross-organizational collaboration Is proactive and motivated to develop new working methods and professional networks Has solid technical understanding and interest in digital solutions Thrives in a role combining technical work, advisory services, and coordination Works systematically, independently, and goal-oriented Is service-oriented and committed to finding effective solutions Can translate needs and challenges into practical improvements We Offer: An exciting, newly created position with significant influence over content and direction A central role in developing an intermunicipal GIS collaboration Varied tasks and collaboration across diverse professional fields Opportunities to build networks and co-develop joint solutions for nine municipalities Strong prospects for professional development Flexible work schedule with flextime options Competitive terms, including excellent pension and insurance schemes Flexible work location—based in one of our member municipalities by agreement, combined with regular presence in Kristiansund Coverage of relocation expenses in accordance with established guidelines Kristiansund Municipality offers robust pension and insurance schemes, including accident insurance for leisure time. As part of the public sector pension scheme (KLP), you’ll be enrolled in one of Norway’s most secure pension plans—ensuring long-term financial security and predictable income upon retirement. Learn more: KLP (https://www.klp.no) Other Terms If you believe you have priority rights to this position, please read more about priority rights on Kristiansund Municipality’s website via the link provided: Application Guide - Kristiansund kommune (https://www.kristiansund.kommune.no). Employment is governed by the municipal collective agreement and applicable laws, regulations, and tariff agreements. Chapter 4: The municipality uses a seniority-based salary system. For all positions, both public and private employment after age 18 counts—documented via employment certificates from previous employers stating start/end dates, full-time equivalent percentage, or hours worked. The municipality reserves the right to adjust work location, responsibilities, and scope of duties, as well as the content of the position, in response to changing organizational needs. Application Applications must be submitted electronically via our recruitment system. Candidates invited to interview must bring certified copies of diplomas and certificates. NB! During the application process, we recommend monitoring your email—including spam/junk folders. Kristiansund Municipality values diversity and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, disability, or national/ethnic background. The municipality practices ‘greater public access’ in hiring. This means applicants must specifically justify why their application should be exempt from public disclosure. The justification will be assessed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the applicant will be contacted. 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