HABITAT INFO
This brand new company specialises in the management and analysis of spatial data and works in the contest zone between development and conservation. We use GIS technologies to find geographic solutions for situations where the needs of the human environment conflict with the needs of the natural environment. We work locally to get the most out of biodiversity information to help guide forward planning in a developed environment; and we are active in the developing world of Africa, particularly southern Africa, where climate change and especially population growth are expected to increase pressure on both the human and natural environments.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We require immediate assistance with GIS analysis and data management for the following projects: climate vulnerability mapping for the Zambezi Basin; energy and climate change in the Zambezi Basin; health, disasters and climate change in Mozambique; species distribution mapping for the African continent; provision of support and enhanced services for biological records centres. This will be a two-year contract for a part-time position, increasing to full-time as project activity permits. Essential skills required are data sourcing, management and analysis in ArcGIS Desktop 10 and Spatial Analyst, including metadata management in ArcCatalog, map layouts and printing.
The successful applicant may also be considered for a longer-term position in our core team to be responsible for technical development of the GIS and meeting the requirements of our clients. For this we will require demonstration of enhanced skills in web development (ArcGIS Server and web APIs, preferably Flex), SQL Server management, geodatabase replication across multiple offices, automation (Python and Model Builder), mobile development (ArcGIS Mobile, iOS and Android), and especially the ability to work well with the team and our client base.
Our offices are located in a new barn conversion on a farm outside Solva within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and only five minutes walk from the world-renowned coast path. We have equipped the office with state of the art GIS facilities and graphic design facilities and we intend to combine these facilities to recreate the tradition of map-making in a modern, creative work environment, alongside the development of various online retail systems for the sale of maps and prints. Employees will benefit directly from these commercial prospects. The prime location and the flexible hours offers a high degree of quality of life associated with the job, as well as the opportunity to extend work experience in the international arena of GIS, conservation and climate change.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES:
1. enthusiasm for the work and self-motivating
2. abilities for data sourcing and negotiation
3. general experience with GIS: data management, analysis, metadata and map layout using ArcGIS Desktop and Spatial Analyst
4. problem solving ability
5. database management skills: geodatabases and SQL Server and the ability to structure and develop databases
6. drivers licence
7. willingness to travel locally and possibly overseas
8. communication skills and team worker
9. liaison with partners to address their needs
10. willingness to cover other tasks including administration duties
DESIRABLE:
1. graduate and post-graduate qualifications in relevant discipline
2. web design and development skills
3. automation using Model-builder / Python
4. ability to work in client / server environments
5. confident, proven use of ArcGIS Server development using Web APIs (preferably javascript, flex)
6. synchronisation of distributed geodatabase replicas
7. knowledge, understanding of developing mobile applications (ArcGIs Mobile, Android, iOS)
8. ESRI certification: any developer or enterprise certificates
9. Recorder 6 experience
TERMS
Hours will be flexible, relating to project work (minimum 80h per month assured and the first six months are likely to be full-time). Two-year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of projects. A more permanent position (GIS Manager) may become available to successful applicants who demonstrate enhanced skills specified above. Salary is negotiable and will be based on skills and experience.
Applicants should send a covering letter and CV. The letter needs to explain your interest in the position, what you can bring to the job, and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience.
Please address the letter to Dr Rob Davies, Director, Habitat Info, Northern Courtyard, Llanunwas, Solva, Pembrokeshire SA62 6UJ. Make sure an electronic copy is received before end of 22nd January 2012. We will schedule interviews for Tuesday 31st January – Thursday 2nd February 2012, so please advise availability for this period.
Contact: Rob Davies (ragd@btopenworld.com) / tel. 01437 720021. |
