About the Role
Company
Asia Air Survey Co., Ltd. (founded 1954, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market) — a top-tier national construction consulting firm known for its leadership in geospatial technologies, including proprietary aircraft (6 units) for aerial sensing and 3D data acquisition.
Position
Municipal GIS System Consultant / Implementation & Operations Engineer (Kawasaki Office)
Job Overview
You will be responsible for the implementation, consulting, and maintenance of the company’s in-house GIS software suite — primarily ALANDIS+, tailored for local government use. This includes system deployment, operational support, and technical upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct needs analysis, system proposal, and implementation for municipal GIS systems
Provide post-implementation operational consulting and user support
Handle inquiries, create FAQs, and manage user requests
Coordinate integration of geospatial and administrative data (e.g., land registry, sewerage, road, and fixed-asset records)
Propose and support system reengineering, version upgrades, and infrastructure migration (e.g., server/OS updates, GIS platform transitions)
Target Systems:
Integrated GIS
Public-access GIS
Fixed-asset tax support system (GIS)
Sewerage ledger management system (GIS)
Building confirmation information management system (GIS)
Road ledger management system (GIS)
Why This Role?
Contribute to societal resilience: disaster risk reduction, post-disaster recovery, and infrastructure management
Work with cutting-edge 3D geospatial technologies and proprietary aerial sensing capabilities
Join a stable, employee-centric organization with high retention (avg. tenure: ~15 years)
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
Strong problem-solving and technical investigation skills
Interest in public-sector IT projects
Proactive attitude toward business process improvement
Preferred:
Professional certifications: Land Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor, Spatial Information Manager, IT Passport, or related GIS/technical qualifications
Experience implementing or operating municipal IT systems
Database skills: Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
Knowledge of networking and cybersecurity
Requirements definition and system planning experience
Project leadership or management experience
Work Location
Shin-Yurigaoka Headquarters
Address: 1-2-2 Manpukuji, Asao-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture (New York 21 Building)
Nearest Station: Odakyu Shin-Yurigaoka Station
Working Hours
9:00 – 17:10 (7h10m standard working hours)
Break: 60 min (12:00 – 13:00)
Overtime: Applicable
Employment Type
Full-time, permanent employee
Probation: 3 months
No fixed-term contract
Compensation
Annual Income Range: ¥5.2M – ¥8.0M
Monthly Base Salary: ¥300,000 – ¥500,000 (includes fixed allowances)
Includes: Qualification allowance, family allowance, performance-based pay, overtime allowance, and bonuses
Bonuses: Twice annually
Note: Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and skills.
Benefits & Allowances
Commuting allowance
Family allowance (¥16,000 for spouse; ¥4,000 per child)
Housing allowance (¥9,000 – ¥68,000 depending on location)
Company housing/ dormitory (for transfers)
Social insurance (health, pension, unemployment, workers’ comp)
Retirement pension system
Employee stock ownership plan
Various welfare programs (recreation facilities, volunteer support, etc.)
Leave & Holidays
Fully 2-day weekend (Sat/Sun + public holidays)
Annual paid leave: 10–30 days (pro-rated from day 1, based on start month)
Year-end/New Year break (Dec 29 – Jan 4)
Summer vacation, marriage/funeral leave, special leave, refresh leave (every 10 years), anniversary leave
Childcare & Work-Life Balance Support
Childcare leave (up to child’s 2nd birthday)
Reduced working hours (until child’s 10th birthday)
Child care leave, nursing leave
“Kurumin” certified employer — active support for work-life balance
Career Development
Tiered training programs
Certification support & allowances
Annual career follow-up, quarterly 1:1 meetings
Long-term career planning support
Company Highlights
1,872 employees, avg. age 44
FY2023 sales: ¥41.6B, operating income: ¥3.0B
Leader in geospatial innovation, disaster recovery, and smart society initiatives
Committed to ESG/SDGs and sustainable community development
Application Info
Remote interviews: Yes
Remote work: Negotiable
No immediate relocation required (though possible long-term for generalist roles)
Office smoking policy: Fully smoke-free indoors
Company Website (http://www.ajiko.co.jp/)