NICS Mapping and Charting Officer (E01)

Cpl; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization seeks a Mapping and Charting Officer to support spatial data development and provide analytical services. This entails using GIS software, particularly ESRI ArcGIS, to manipulate and visualize data, alongside presenting findings to inform decisions. The role offers a temporary contract with a pay rate of £17.43 per hour and 37 days of annual holiday. Ideal candidates have a relevant BSc or MSc and experience with cloud-based mapping technologies.

Benefits

37 days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Competent use of ESRI ArcGIS software to manipulate and analyze spatial data.
• Ability to use databases and spreadsheets for data manipulation.
• Experience in visualizing spatial data with cartographic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of spatial data and OSNI mapping products.
• Capture and visualize spatial data effectively.
• Provide technical advice on GIS methods and present analytical work.

Skills

GIS skills

Cartographic skills

Database manipulation

Spreadsheets analysis

Presentation skills

Education

BSc Geography or similar

MSc Geographical Information Systems (desirable)

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

Mapping and Charting Officer

CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for a Mapping and Charting Officer (E01 Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract, with possibility of extension.

• Pay Rate: £17.43 per/hr
• Location: DoF, LPS Ordnance Survey Business Development
• Benefits: 37 days holiday per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week

Responsibilities will include:

The GI Specialist will support the development and maintenance of spatial data and provide mapping and analytical services while promoting and supporting the use of OSNI mapping products.

Main Duties

• Capture, collate, process and visualise spatial data.
• Analyse and present data using GIS software/methods including geocoding, geo‑statistical analysis, network analysis and spatial analysis.
• Provide technical advice on GIS methods, technology, equipment as well as present analytical work to assist/inform decision making.
• Integrate spatial and non‑spatial datasets through various methods including database and spreadsheet manipulation.
• Leverage/use web and cloud‑based mapping technologies.

Essential Experience/Qualifications

• Essential - GIS skills – experience/ability to competently use ESRI ArcGIS software to load, manipulate, analyse and display spatial data.
• Experience/ability to competently use database and spreadsheets to manipulate/analyse spatial and non‑spatial datasets.
• Experience applying cartographic skills to visualise spatial data.

Desired Experience/Qualifications

• Experience utilising web and cloud‑based mapping technologies.
• Experience presenting work to peers/senior colleagues and at external forums to inform decision making.
• BSc Geography, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Archaeology, Environmental Engineering or other alternative with GIS modules.
• MSc Geographical Information Systems. (desirable but not essential)

For further details please apply directly below or contact Anne‑Marie Erhalim directly [e-mail]

If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. CPL have a policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders, for a copy of this policy please email [e-mail].

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