Mapping and Charting Officer

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 - £15.97 per/hr

·      Location – Belfast

·      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 [email protected]

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 [email protected].  

Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud