GIS Specialist/Strategist at Swedish Customs (Tullverket)
Workplace: Sweden
Expires: August 25, 2025
The Swedish Customs Administration (Tullverket) seeks an experienced GIS specialist/strategist passionate about geodata to enhance the agency's capabilities in map analysis and visualization. The role involves planning, proposing, and implementing effective GIS applications, conducting analyses and model development to identify geographic patterns and trends, supporting various operations with geographic data and expertise, and developing digital maps and geo-visual tools.
Main requirements:
  • University degree (minimum 180 credits) in relevant fields such as GIS, Geoscience, Cartography, Geomatics or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 2-3 years experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geodata management.
  • Experience with GIS software such as Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro or similar.
  • Experience processing large datasets.
  • Ability to analyze, visualize, and present geographical information pedagogically.
  • Experience identifying and communicating operational needs for GIS solutions.
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills in Swedish and English.
  • Swedish citizenship.
Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and identify GIS needs and propose effective, value-adding GIS applications for the agency.
  • Conduct analyses and develop models for identifying geographic patterns and trends.
  • Drive development of a long-term and sustainable GIS strategy.
  • Support different agency departments by providing geographic data and expert knowledge.
  • Ensure GIS analyses are integrated into agency development and decision-making.
  • Design and update digital maps and geovisualization tools to present information user-friendly.
Required hard skills:
  • Experience with GIS software (e.g., Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro).
  • Handling and processing large geographic datasets.
  • Geodata analysis and visualization skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly in Swedish and English.
Recommended hard skills:
  • Experience with map integration solutions and database management.
  • Programming knowledge in Python or similar languages.
  • Experience working in agile teams.
  • Experience from public sector work.
  • Experience handling classified information or working in security-classified environments.
Soft skills:
  • Analytical mindset
  • Solution-oriented approach
  • Collaborative and able to work with different organizational units
  • Meticulous and systematic work style
  • Initiative-taking
  • Ability to communicate GIS value to different stakeholders
  • Relationship building skills
  • Patient and able to educate and support colleagues
  • Humble and respectful team player
  • Motivated by solving challenges
Coding languages:
  • Python
Natural languages:
  • Swedish (Proficient)
  • English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
  • Understanding of public sector requirements
  • Commitment to agency's values: Holistic View, Innovation, Responsibility
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