GIS Engineer

About the Role We are looking for someone who wants to work broadly and strategically in a small municipality with short decision-making paths. You will work with land and GIS processes (GIS = Geographic Information System), handling cases related to the municipality’s cartographic and cadastral services, including rights-of-way, lease, and licensing agreements. You are also expected to serve as system administrator for the municipality’s mapping system and carry out surveying tasks in connection with new construction mapping and measurement assignments for other departments. Project assignments may also arise from the Municipal Executive Board and the Environmental and Building Committee. Your responsibilities will also include development and digitalization matters within the unit’s area of responsibility. Depending on your expertise and interests, you may also be involved in preparing simple presentations and conducting GIS analyses. In addition, you will share responsibility—alongside the department secretary—for the Environmental and Building Administration’s environmental and building archives. Placement and Reporting The position is located at the Environmental and Building Administration in Högsby, and you will report directly to the Head of the Environmental and Building Committee. Qualifications Valid Swedish driver’s license (category B) Completed higher education (Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in a field relevant to the position, or other education or experience deemed equivalent by the employer Merit: Experience working within planning and construction, as well as knowledge of the Planning and Building Act (PBL), Building Regulations (PBF), and the Building Register (BBR) The final candidate must present valid Swedish citizenship or work permit and an extract from the National Criminal Record Bureau prior to appointment. Personal Qualities As a person, you are communicative, pedagogical, and solution-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills. You take initiative, drive your cases forward independently, and possess solid administrative skills to plan and structure your work efficiently. You thrive in team settings and demonstrate empathy and active listening. Personal suitability is given high weight in the selection process. Additional Information We apply continuous selection for this recruitment, meaning the position may be filled before the application deadline. We offer benefits including wellness programs. Högsby Municipality collaborates with the recruitment tool OffentlígaJobb. Therefore, please apply via the ‘Apply for the job here’ button on this page, as selection is conducted via a database that assesses competence, education, work experience, and other qualifications based on your application form. Upon receiving your application, you will get an email confirmation. Selection will be conducted continuously during the application period, meaning interviews and assessments may begin before the deadline—so do not hesitate to submit your application today. We decline all offers of recruitment or advertising assistance in connection with this posting.