GIS Engineer

Company Myndigheten för civilt försvar (The Swedish Civil Defence Agency) is the leading, directing, and coordinating authority for Sweden’s civil defence. We ensure society is prepared for crises, heightened readiness, and war. About the Role We are looking for a colleague to join our Geodata and Decision Support Systems unit, specifically supporting our GIS function—which manages the agency’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and geospatial data activities. Our tools are an integral and natural part of developing Sweden’s crisis preparedness and civil defence in collaboration with other actors. Your Responsibilities You will be a key contributor in developing our geographic information systems and strengthening our ability to analyze, visualize, and understand complex geospatial relationships. Specific tasks include: Developing, maintaining, and optimizing the agency’s GIS environment Conducting analyses and preparing decision-support materials Ensuring data quality, metadata management, and robust information flows Automating and streamlining geospatial data workflows Providing GIS expertise internally and in inter-agency collaborations Monitoring and following current research and development in the field, both nationally and internationally Requirements We are looking for someone with: Relevant academic education in the field, or another education the employer deems equivalent Experience working with ESRI’s ArcGIS platform Experience with GIS issues and geospatial data Merit Points It is considered advantageous if you have: Experience as a project manager Experience in IT system development or system maintenance Experience working within public administration Experience with FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) Experience with metadata management Experience with modeling and predictive analytics related to geospatial data Values and Working Approach In all our work—both internally and externally—we act in accordance with the Swedish state’s value base. As an employee, you are expected to uphold the agency’s guiding principles, which apply in everyday life, crisis, and war. These principles form an integrated whole and build on each other: cooperative – proactive – decisive. Learn more about our guiding principles (#) Employment Details Type: Permanent position with a probationary period Scope: Full-time (100%) Location: Karlstad, Värmland County, Sweden Travel: Occasional travel required Security Clearance: Most positions require security clearance (typically Swedish citizenship required). A security check, including register checks, will be conducted prior to employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act (Säkerhetsskyddslagen). Deployment: Most employees at the Swedish Civil Defence Agency are mobilized in times of war. About the Unit The unit is responsible for GIS, geospatial data, satellite services, remote sensing, and cooperation with the EU and European space agencies. Additional responsibilities include maintaining technical decision-support systems, ensuring quality-assured data, and supporting end-user applications. The unit also manages the agency’s library and RIB services. It is led by a Unit Manager. We operate with activity-based offices, allowing you to choose your workspace according to your needs. With mutual agreement, part-time remote work may be possible. We offer you the opportunity to take advantage of health care time and receive a health care allowance. As a public sector employee, you also benefit from favorable holiday conditions. All of us at the Swedish Civil Defence Agency are expected to contribute to increased equality, fairness, and a work environment and society free from discrimination. Learn more about our organization, benefits, and what it’s like to work here (#) Contact Information For questions, please contact Unit Manager Barbro Lidström. Union representatives are: Lena Bergman Bokvist (Saco-S) Lena Bäcklund Gillstedt (ST) Josefin Berglund (SEKO) All can be reached via switchboard: +46 771-240 240. Application deadline: October 28, 2026 Position ID: 2026/255 | Published: October 7, 2026