8518 - Principal Geospatial Information Specialist Wales
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The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales with an annual budget of around £15 billion. It is responsible for key aspects of public life in Wales including health, education, the economy, transport, agriculture and the environment.
The post sits in the RPW IT branch within the Rural Payments Wales (RPW) division. The division is responsible for managing the transition, development, implementation, and ongoing future delivery of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) and the National Minimum Standards (NMS) both of which fall under the Welsh Governments Programme for Government (PfG) commitment ‘to create a new system of farm support that will maximise the protective power of nature through farming’.
In addition to this, RPW is the Operational Delivery arm of Welsh Government that will deliver the future Marine and Fisheries support scheme, together with other Environment & Rural Affairs (ERA) grants, including forestry and woodland creation, whilst continuing to deliver the ongoing Basic Payment Scheme and EC RDP and EMFF 2014-2020 programmes in Wales up to the end of 2023.
The RPW IT branch provides the digital service that will underpin the implementation of SFS and NMS, as well as other PfG commitments within the ERA Directorate. The branch is responsible for the maintenance of existing and future IT systems that underpin the Divisions activity, ensuring development is in line with business requirements, IT industry best practise, EC and UK regulations and Welsh Government policies and strategies. The branch works with external IT service provision contracts and is located at multiple sites across Wales.
Role
- Research, develop and deliver geospatial technologies to business requirements.
- Produce databases and technology-based systems.
- Lead an applications programming team and coordinate projects.
- Specialise in areas such as agriculture, environment, cartography and remote sensing.
- Champion the Geospatial profession
The post holder will be looking at the current Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies available within Rural Payments Wales (RPW) and developing a GIS/Monitoring/Big Data/AI/ML road map to get us into a position to deliver Sustainable Farming (The post Brexit - Target Operating Model).
Job description
Background
The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales with an annual budget of around £15 billion. It is responsible for key aspects of public life in Wales including health, education, the economy, transport, agriculture and the environment.
The post sits in the RPW IT branch within the Rural Payments Wales (RPW) division. The division is responsible for managing the transition, development, implementation, and ongoing future delivery of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) and the National Minimum Standards (NMS) both of which fall under the Welsh Governments Programme for Government (PfG) commitment ‘to create a new system of farm support that will maximise the protective power of nature through farming’.
In addition to this, RPW is the Operational Delivery arm of Welsh Government that will deliver the future Marine and Fisheries support scheme, together with other Environment & Rural Affairs (ERA) grants, including forestry and woodland creation, whilst continuing to deliver the ongoing Basic Payment Scheme and EC RDP and EMFF 2014-2020 programmes in Wales up to the end of 2023.
The RPW IT branch provides the digital service that will underpin the implementation of SFS and NMS, as well as other PfG commitments within the ERA Directorate. The branch is responsible for the maintenance of existing and future IT systems that underpin the Divisions activity, ensuring development is in line with business requirements, IT industry best practise, EC and UK regulations and Welsh Government policies and strategies. The branch works with external IT service provision contracts and is located at multiple sites across Wales.
Role
- Research, develop and deliver geospatial technologies to business requirements.
- Produce databases and technology-based systems.
- Lead an applications programming team and coordinate projects.
- Specialise in areas such as agriculture, environment, cartography and remote sensing.
- Champion the Geospatial profession
The post holder will be looking at the current Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies available within Rural Payments Wales (RPW) and developing a GIS/Monitoring/Big Data/AI/ML road map to get us into a position to deliver Sustainable Farming (The post Brexit - Target Operating Model).
Person specification
- Conduct feasibility studies or identify system, time, equipment, or cost requirements for projects.
- Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Design, program, or model Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or procedures.
- Perform integrated or computerised Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses to address scientific problems.
- Provide technical support for computer-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software.
- Create visual representations of geospatial data using complex procedures, such as analytical modelling, three-dimensional renderings, or plot creation.
- Assist users in formulating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requirements or understanding the implications of alternatives.
- Collect, compile, or integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, such as remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in map manuscripts.
- Conduct or coordinate research, data analysis, systems design, or support for software such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) mapping software.
- Document, design, code, or test Geographic Information Systems (GIS) models, internet mapping solutions, or other applications.
- Make recommendations regarding upgrades considering implications of new or revised Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, equipment, or applications.
- Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
- Coordinate the development or administration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects, including the development of technical priorities, client reporting and interface, or coordination and review of schedules and budgets.
- Lead, train, or supervise technicians or related staff in the conduct of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analytical procedures.
- Prepare training materials for or make presentations to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) users.
- Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
- Apply three-dimensional (3D) or four-dimensional (4D) technologies to geospatial data to allow for new or different analyses or applications.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Your application will be assessed in two stages:
- An initial sift will be carried out against your CV and the essential job specific skills. As part of your application you will be asked to upload a copy of your CV. This should be no more than 2 sides of A4. Anything above 2 sides of A4 will be discounted and will not be considered as part of the sift. Please remove from your CV your name and address to support us in undertaking a “name free” sift.
- Candidates who have passed the initial sift will be invited to participate in a Technical Exercise and invited to participate in an Interview.
Reserve List
Unsuccessful candidates who have achieved the minimum score across the assessment, will have the opportunity to be held on a WG ‘reserve’ list for 12 months from the date of the outcomes being issued. If additional roles become available or existing roles become vacant during this time, WG may offer the role to the highest scoring candidate on the reserve list. If they decline, WG may offer the role to the next highest scoring candidate and so on.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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