System Support Assistant (GIS)

To assist the Systems Manager in the development, management, promotion and support of the Council wide Geographic Information System (GIS). Provide support to the delivery and maintenance of the Corporate Address Gazetteer (CAG)., To manage, maintain, develop and disseminate Geographic Information across the Council from the Geographical Information System (GIS) system. To manage, maintain, develop and disseminate Ordnance Survey (OS) and other base mapping. Participation in training and development activities, as trainer and trainee, as required. Provide support to the delivery and maintenance of the Corporate Address Gazetteer (CAG). Provide cover for the other System Support officers within Growth, Planning, and Climate. Liaise with the Council’s ICT Section on all ICT related items within Growth, Planning, and Climate. Contributing to the effectiveness of the service.

Ability to develop, maintain and review procedures Previous experience in working with mapping and addressing Ability to be able to read and understand property or site plans HNC in a relevant subject High level of accuracy in work Good organisational skills Ability to work within a team Ability to work on own initiative IT skills Ability to absorb and process technical information Ability to develop, maintain and review Procedures and Processes Knowledge and experience of GIS software packages, including ArcGIS PRO and QGIS Knowledge of the core principles of GIS and data management. Knowledge and experience of various software packages, including Word, Excel, Access and Power BI Excellent analytical skills Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently Ability to develop, review and monitor work systems and data management Previous experience in designing Microsoft Access\Power BI queries and reports Ability to relate well with all levels of staff Excellent communication skills both oral and written Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible and corporate approach is required Willingness to accept direction/delegation Ability to work in an open plan office Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements