Job offer: Geographic Information Systems Officer

OrganisationNational Works AgencyReferenceVAC-51831Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesLand Use & Environmental ManagementLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$3,501,526.00 per annumDate Posted25/08/2024Expiry Date10/09/2024Manage and analyze GIS data to create plans, charts, and reports, maintain a spatial database of the Agency's properties and infrastructure, and provide training on GIS usage.

 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Cartography or Planning from a recognized tertiary Institution
• Specialized training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and or Information Technology.
• A minimum of two (2) years related experience 

 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of GIS software and application
• Understanding of GIS application in physical planning! infrastructure planning
• Oral and written communication
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills 

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Collect, input, analyse and retrieve data relevant to the effective use and operation of a GIS in the Agency.
• Provide plans, themes, charts, graphs and reports from GIS database.
• Maintain a spatial database of all the Agencies properties, land, project sites, road networks and related structures etc.
• Classify and process geographic information using standard Rules and established procedures and practices.
• Extract pertinent data relevant to the Agency's land information requirements in a form accessible to a variety of the end users.
• Analyze and retrieve data for research.
• Provides training to other members of the Agency in the use and manipulation of GIS.