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Post Title:
Duration:              Up to one year
Location:              London
Rate:                  £20 per hour

Team:                Health & Environment

Purpose of the Job:

1. Oversee the operation and promote the use of GIS in EH(EP) in line with
the council's corporate GIS strategy.
2. To develop, maintain and support customised GIS applications within the
EH(EP) department.
3. To create, manage and maintain all EH(EP) geographic information
according to the standards defined by the Corporate GIS strategy.
4. To provide GIS user support and expert advice and information regarding
GIS and its application.
5. To develop and implement the GIS component of the various environmental
strategies.

Technical Expertise: (*MOST IMPORTANT*)
 Absolute proficiency in the use of ArcView GIS 3.x and ArcGIS 9.0,
including the Spatial Analyst extension and the Geostatistical Analyst
extension, for spatial analysis and geoprocessing.
 Proficient in designing high quality maps ranging from A4 to A0 size
using ArcMap 8.3 or 9.0.
 At least 2 years of Visual Basic or VBA programming experience. Avenue
desired (Note: Avenue experience cannot serve as a substitute for Visual
Basic experience).
 Must have a thorough understanding of the ArcObject Model and
demonstrated ability to produce and maintain customised ArcGIS applications
using VBA/ArcObjects scripting.
 Experience working with relational databases such as MS Access, and ADO
data connections.
 Prior hands-on experience uploading and editing data in ArcSDE 8.3 using
ArcEditor.
 Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office 97, 2000 or 2003 (Excel, Word,
Access, Powerpoint).
 Good knowledge of GIS server applications such as ArcIMS (4.01) and
ArcSDE 8.3.
 Knowledge of the Data Protection Act, Ordnance Survey licensing policy
and software and data licence procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manage the GIS component of projects undertaken within the Environmental
Health department and participate in joint projects with other departments
and external agencies.
2. Responsible for updating procedures and guidelines within the
Environmental Health department in line with software upgrades and
advancements.
3. To co-ordinate the development of user friendly innovative GIS
applications for improving service delivery and decision making in EH(EP)
using ArcGIS.
4. To supervise temporary GIS staff, as required, when undertaking project
specific work.
5. To conduct research, analyse data, interpret results and prepare written
reports, presentations, procedure manuals and guidance notes for GIS
applications and Council Strategies.
6. Oversee and undertake the capturing, collation, formatting and
maintenance of EH(EP) geographic information including public register
information on the GIS and related databases.
7. Provide assistance and technical advice on GIS mapping matters as well
as identify GIS needs/improvements and recommend construction and
implementation of GIS tools to Environmental Health, as well as other
departments within the Council.
8. Provide specialist advice on issues relating to the work of the section
in accordance with the latest professional developments, where appropriate
assuming and exercising delegated statutory authority.
9. Provide technical support and training for ArcView, ArcGIS and ArcIMS
internet GIS.
10. Be responsible for spatial analysis of monitored environmental data to
support the development and effective monitoring of the Air quality action
plan.
11. Consult with department head regarding GIS needs and coordinate
priorities for scheduling of GIS project tasks.
12. Promote the work and service of the Directorate and Section liasing
with other services within the Council, external bodies and statutory
authorities including the provision of information, advice, guidance and
assistance to residents of the Borough and businesses.
13. Participate in the coordination of responses on multi-disciplinary
issues where the public are at risk and where liaison with and action from
other organisations and Council departments is necessary.

Job Activities:
1. Provide support to the Health and Environment Team, commensurate with
grade and title.
2. Work closely with Contaminated Land officers to implement Contaminated
Land Strategy.
3. Work with Corporate GIS to ensure implementation of the Corporate GIS
strategy.
4. Collate, format and release data to external agencies working for or on
behalf of the Council.
5. Provide technical advice and guidance on GIS and mapping matters and
prepare correspondence and reports on GIS and mapping issues and other
issues related to the work of the team.
6. To research, collate and analyse information using GIS and database
applications.
7. Represent the department, on liaison and multi-disciplinary working
groups both within and outside the Council. Attend monthly GIS user group
meetings.
8. Respond to requests for advice on the legislative and technical aspects
of GIS and mapping matters and research and respond to any inquiry
accordingly.
9. To keep abreast of professional developments, legislative changes and
best practices in GIS related issues, attending continuing professional
development courses as appropriate and applying updated knowledge to
present duties.
10. Promote the use and benefits of geographic information within the
Department.
11. Prepare procedures and guidance notes based on the Council’s Geographic
Information Framework.
12. Provide GIS user support the Environmental Protection section, and
train staff within the department when required and as directed in the use
of GIS procedures and products.
13. Ensure that all duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance
with all Council policies and procedures including Financial Regulations,
Standing Orders, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Health and Safety
Policy etc.
14. Oversee and take part in the creation, maintenance and quality control
of spatial data on the council's enterprise data server (ArcSDE 8.3 based),
along with complete metadata.
15. Participate in field reconnaissance work to ground truth GIS data for
ongoing projects.
16. To research and carry out statistical spatial analysis of environmental
data.
17. To supervise temporary GIS staff, as required, as part of specific
project implementation.

 PERSON SPECIFICATION
Aptitude/Skills:
 Good communication and written skills, with the ability to communicate in
a non-technical manner.
 Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks and work to
tight deadlines.
 Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
 Ability to liase and work in partnership with a wide range of
organisations, agencies and individuals; including the GLA, voluntary
sector, and Council Officers.
 Ability to coordinate and manage GIS projects activities and initiatives.
 Ability to undertake GIS training of staff within the department.
 Ability to devise and maintain data management systems relating to GIS
based on borough standards and as used by officers within the department.
 Ability to analyse information available in different formats, to
identify the crucial elements that are relevant and to be able to report on
these to senior managers.
 Background in environmental science, modelling methods and statistical
analysis
 Knowledge of research methods and techniques to analyse spatial and
statistical data.
 Knowledge of database structures and maintenance procedures.
 Ability to prepare maps that communicate effectively.
 Ability to create applications and database using GIS related application
programming languages.
Work Experience:
 Experience of using ESRI GIS to capture, maintain and analyse geographic
information.
 Experience of using and creating database applications to format, extract
and manipulate data.
 Experience of presenting and analysing complex data and information, with
particular attention to accuracy and detail.
 Experience of working under pressure and meeting target/deadline.
 An Environmental Science and/or Environmental Modelling background is
preferred.
 At least 3 years professional GIS experience, of which 1 year in a
management / co-ordinating role.
 Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and managing GIS
projects.
 Experience with geospatial analytical, statistical analysis and data
modelling techniques.


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