GIS Object Specialist

Company: Sjöfartsverket (Swedish Maritime Administration) Title: GIS Object Specialist Location: Norrköping, Sweden Do you want to take a business-near role where you can contribute your GIS and systems expertise? Are you skilled in communication and motivated by digitalization and development? Then you could be our new GIS Object Specialist! Business Area: Hydrography The Swedish Maritime Administration’s operational activities are organized into six business areas. Within the Business Area Hydrography, we are now recruiting a GIS Object Specialist to support the development and maintenance of the area’s IT systems. The main responsibilities within Hydrography include hydrographic surveying of Swedish waters and the updating and maintenance of hydrographic databases. Products and services are derived from these databases, primarily nautical charts—both digital and traditional paper charts—for maritime navigation. The unit is currently expanding, with many new hydrographic products and services under development for both civil and military purposes. About the Role: GIS Object Specialist Organizational-wise, you will be part of the Systems Unit, a support unit within the Hydrography Business Area, consisting of 12 engaged and knowledgeable colleagues. The Systems Unit primarily works with system maintenance, project management, and expert competence. As a GIS Object Specialist, you will collaborate with other Object Specialists to ensure that the object’s various IT systems are secure, available, and relevant to the line operations. Your work follows an annual object plan and is led by the Object Manager. At Sjöfartsverket, you will largely work on configuring and change management of the IT systems used for nautical chart production. Your daily work will offer variety, with many parallel tasks and exciting development projects. You will have the opportunity to work closely with end users as well as IT specialists within the organization, and also maintain close contact with external suppliers. Who Are You? We are looking for someone with at least a three-year university degree in Geomatics, GIS Engineering, Systems Science, or Computer Science, with a clear focus on geographic IT. You have several years of professional experience working with geographic databases and possess solid knowledge of GIS tools, such as ArcGIS, HPD, or FME. Meritorious qualifications include: Experience with GIS development, system maintenance, or programming Experience working with hydrographic information, cartographic production, or automation of cartography We place great importance on your personal qualities. You are self-motivated, proactive, and take ownership of your tasks with responsibility, engagement, and structure. Providing service and being proactive in your communication come naturally to you. You easily collaborate with others and have an open and friendly approach. You are attentive, able to identify needs and translate them into improvement measures, which you present and align with users. You can manage multiple complex tasks in parallel and adapt easily to changing circumstances. You are fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written, and proficient in English, as external communication is often conducted in English. Why Choose Sjöfartsverket? Sjöfartsverket is a service-producing government agency within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique—Sweden’s most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and maritime activities in line with decisions by the Swedish Parliament and Government. Our business idea is to provide efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development. We offer a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life, including the possibility to work remotely to some extent. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization, continuously working to develop our employees and maintain satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is natural for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the national value base, and we actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion—expecting you to share our values. How and When? This recruitment is for a permanent position, expected to be filled as soon as possible by mutual agreement. Interviews will be held via Skype in weeks 42–43. The position may include a six-month probationary period. The role may involve wartime deployment at the Swedish Maritime Administration. The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security check, including a register check, may be conducted before an offer of employment is made. Contact Information Kennet Swahn, Head of Unit, +46 10 478 4916 or [email protected] Union Representatives Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström—all reachable via our switch: +46 771 630 000 Application Apply no later than October 4, 2026. Reference number: 26-05600 Sjöfartsverket actively and continuously selects exposure and recruitment support in each recruitment process. Therefore, we decline direct contact from advertising sales agents, staffing, and recruitment agencies.