Lead GIS Analyst

Salary: £17.35 per hour

Apple Recruitment are seeking to recruit a Lead GIS Analyst

The role is £14.46 an hour, mon-fri 9-5. Temporary ongoing and based in Belfast city centre.

General duties:

1. # To assist in the management and maintenance of the corporate GIS software infrastructure (ESRI).

1. Liaise with the Corporate GIS software supplier (ESRI) and the Strategic Partner (IT Assist) and other external partners in the delivery of GIS end products and support services.

1. Utilise GIS technology as an aid to effective decision making within NIHE including information retrieval, spatial analysis, digital mapping and presentation.

1. Assist the identification, assembly and storage of geographic data and digital mapping. Establish procedures, standards and policies for the design and maintenance of spatial databases. Develop and maintain master datasets aligned with Pointer.

2. Help to co-ordinate and manage the provision of GIS services to the key stakeholders and customers internally and externally. Assist in the provision of a GIS helpdesk and customer support services.

3. Project Management responsibilities such as reporting to relevant Project/Programme and Corporate governance forums, and to other key project stakeholders using the Prince2 methodology.

4. The preparation and maintenance of documentation in respect of Housing Executive GIS policy, procedures and good practice.

5. Identify the potential opportunities and efficiencies for the organisation as a consequence of new developments in GIS hardware, software and communications within a Strategy framework and action plan.

6. Actively participate in all aspects of stakeholder engagement, consultation and communications for GIS service development.

7. Represent the organisation at relevant conferences, seminars and external meetings.

Essential Criteria:

1. Have at least 3 years relevant experience within the last 5 years in a role involving the use and development GIS desktop & server software as well as the analysis and management of geographical information

2. Can demonstrate significant relevant GIS experience in 3 of the following areas:

1. Experience in developing and testing website technology using ArcGIS Online (JavaScript)

2. Customising ArcGIS for Desktop utilising Python,.NET, Java or XML.

3. Innovation in the development and delivery of GIS services

4. Creation/Development/Management of spatial Databases in MS Excel, Access or SQL Server.

5. Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop GIS solutions in line with business requirements

1. Can demonstrate

* Proficiency with ESRI products including ArcGIS desktop versions 10+, ArcGISPro, Portal, ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online solutions

1. Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full.