Hybrid GIS Administrator at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa · West Des Moines, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in West Des Moines
GIS Administrator
At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.
FMH is seeking an experienced GIS Administrator to oversee the company’s geographic information systems. Serving as a technical subject matter expert and mentor, this individual will manage and administer the enterprise’s geodatabases, drive strategic GIS initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative geospatial solutions.
BENEFITS:
Our employees appreciate our family-oriented culture, and we make sure their benefits reflect that. In addition to a competitive salary and bonuses, medical/dental/vision plan, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, you will be eligible for benefits such as:
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in West Des Moines Home Office, 2 WFH), after training is complete.
- Paid Parental Leave and Caregiver leave
- Employee appreciation events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you and your family need it
- On-site cafeteria and fitness center
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience administering and maintaining enterprise ESRI ArcGIS systems.
- Education: Associates degree in GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Skills: Must be proficient with ESRI’s ArcGIS products, most importantly ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Server. Experience with programming tools such as Python, ArcPy or ModelBuilder. Excellent communication on a technical and business level; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an experienced GIS Administrator at FMH, you will be responsible for:
- ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Server maintenance including installing patches, upgrades, monitoring server performance, managing licenses and troubleshooting issues.
- Publishing and managing map services, feature services, image services, and web maps to ArcGIS Server or Portal.
- Data management & quality control such as managing enterprise geodatabases (SDE), organizing datasets, enforcing naming conventions, maintaining spatial accuracy.
- System monitoring and performance including monitoring server health, logs, and analytics for resource usage. Optimizes spatial indexes, definition queries and adjusting caches to improve performance.
- Configuring user roles, authentication, and data access permission.
- Troubleshooting and resolving data inconsistencies within databases.
Does this sound like a good fit for you? Apply today through our website!
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. #LI-DNI