Job Information
GIS Technician (Level 5)
Company Information
Job Information
Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Executive Agency
Category
Consultant/Contractual
Posted
25-05-2022
Job Status
Start Publishing
24-05-2022
Stop Publishing
01-06-2022
Applications are invited to/fill the following post in the Water Resources Authority: GIS Technician (Level 5) – Information and Communication Technology Section – (Temporary post), salary range $1,347,541 $1,610,022 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Purpose
The GIS Technician will update and maintain the Water Resources Authority’s databases, assist with map deliverables to internal and external stakeholders and ensure the integrity of all data collected.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists with determining GIS databases, GIS datasets and GUIs for data collection needs;
- Recommends procurement of GIS goods and services;
- Maintains GIS databases and collates the geographical data needed to support the assessment of water resources at the sub-WMU level of detail;
- Updates the WRA geospatial metadata publications for circulation to WRA clients with specifications for the GIS component in the development of the Water Resources Management Information System;
- Maintains GIS and GPS equipment;
- Maintains the database which stores geographical data needed to support the water resources allocation process;
- Maintains the database which stores geographical data needed to support the floodplain management process;
- Maintains the database which stores geographical data needed to support water quality management;
- Ensures that the spatial data collection process is in keeping with established GIS standards;
- Responds to requests for GIS data from external stakeholders;
- Liaises with external agencies regarding the provision, acquisition and processing of GIS data;
- Designs, sketches, and edits maps and drawings by digitizing base-maps using GIS software and GIS based information to update and create maps;
- Assists the GIS Specialist with training for Technical Employees in the use of GIS end-user software, GIS data and GPS data collection;
- Represent the Organization at workshops, meetings and seminars.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Methodical
- Analytical thinking
- Customer and quality focus
- Compliance
- Database design and modelling
- Ability to manage the client interface
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to use initiative
- Goal and service oriented
- Business conduct and ethics
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Desirable:
- Knowledge of GIS software
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro
- Knowledge of ArcGIS Systems, remote sensing, logical data modelling and relational databases, CAD and open-source GIS software
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Geographic Information System (GIS) or Geography;
- Three (3) years’ experience in the GIS field;
- One (1) year experience using CAD and open-source GIS software;
- Training in GIS is an asset.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- May be required to conduct field visits;
- May be required to work outside of normal working hours.
Special Equipment Associated with Carrying out Duties
- Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 31st May, 2022 to:
Director,
Human Resources Management and Administration
Water Resources Authority
Hope Gardens,
P.O. Box 91
Kingston 7
Email: hrm@wra.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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