GIS Technician - Hydro spatial Analyst

Newforge- Belfast -Full time

Job Duties:

Hydrological Modelling

The post holder will contribute to the production of sub-field scale hydrological runoff modelling within a GIS framework which will include use of QGIS software (and ArcGIS on occasion). The post holder will edit and correct high resolution LiDAR digital elevation data sets and integrate multiple and diverse data sources (e.g. soils, land use, satellite imagery, water quality datasets) for further processing within the project. Tasks will require coding in both Python and R.

Geospatial data management

The post holder will be responsible for geospatial data management (quality control, organisation, archiving, processing and analysis). They will routinely manipulate and integrate diverse geospatial data sets including DTMs, soils, land use, GPS records, satellite (multispectral) imagery and land parcel data sets at catchment to national scales. This will be undertaken primarily within GIS but also within text and spreadsheet software.

Field Mapping

Within the project it may be necessary to undertake small-scale validation and testing within river catchments across NI and deploying GPS or drone facilities. The post holder will work as part of the GIS team to deliver this.

Resource and staff management

The post holder will manage and distribute tasks to their sub-team, ensure compliance with all AFBI health and safety and staff management practices, and report to senior management on a regular basis.

Administration

The post holder will oversee administrative activities directly relating to their post including procurement, budget management, and servicing and maintenance contracts.

Other Duties

The post holder will be required to fulfil any other duties and responsibilities as determined by management that fall within the remit of the post. The job description should be regarded as working guidelines within which the post holder will work, they are not intended to be rigid and inflexible.

Eligibility Criteria

1a. 2 A' levels or equivalent- 1 science discipline AND 2 years' demonstrable experience in QGIS and editing line work using standard GIS tool

OR

1b. 5 GCSE's including science, maths & english language or equivalent (Grades A*-C for subjects specified) or equivalent AND 3 years' demonstrable experience in QGIS and editing line work using standard GIS tool

And

2. Completed formal training in GIS
3. An understanding of river hydrology and the flow of water in the landscape.
4. Ability to cross reference aerial orthoimagery, digital terrain models and historic maps to assist with drainage correction and digitising