Senior Geospatial Information Specialist - Taunton, United Kingdom - UK Hydrographic Office

UK Hydrographic Office

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Taunton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Salary:

- £35,744

Further information can be found in the attached Document "Additional Pay Information
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

Higher Executive Officer

B2
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
UKHO
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Type of role:
Analytical
Operational Delivery
Science
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
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Taunton, Somerset, South WestAbout the job

Job summary:

We are seeking a
Senior Geospatial Information Specialist in Geodesy to join our team. We are looking for someone with knowledge of
geodetic reference systems, map projections and geodetic theory.

This role will sit in our Geodesy team, alongside Tides and Remote Sensing, among a wider group of Scientific teams.

The roles sit within the Scientific Analysis Group, which is a centre of excellence responsible for the provision of advice to UKHO; wider MOD and the maritime community on matters relating to geodesy.

This role offers hybrid working. You would be required to be in the office dependant on business needs, approx. 60% of the time. Onsite work could include handling defence information, researching historical records in the archive, hosting visitors etc. There will also be training that requires office attendance, particularly in the first few weeks.

Please note our Policy on informal hybrid working (arrangements available as agreed with the line manager) applies within the UK, and does not extend to working overseas.

Job description:

As our Senior Geospatial Information Specialist, you will:

Be responsible for the analysis and processing of
geodetic survey data into a range of databases for onward use in products and services.
Be responsible for updating the geodetic databases and data management processes to meet the requirements of the UKHO, Royal Navy, and other partners.
Be responsible for maintaining and updating processes and documentation for Geodesy and will take the lead on such work and
engage with large groups of stakeholders from across the business.
Act as the Geodesy data steward in accordance with the Scientific Analysis Group Data Governance responsibilities.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Provide geodetic technical advice and support to chart production.
Validation and appraisal of the geodetic content of incoming hydrographic surveys, and provide support to survey teams as and when required.
Provide geodetical advice and training to the UKHO, Defence customers and the maritime community.
Take the Lead as Magnetics point of contact for the UKHO; communicating with external stakeholders (e.g. BGS) and maintaining expertise to support and communicate Magnetic information changes around the office.
Sharing knowledge and skills across your peers, offering coaching and development.

Person specification:

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions
Working Together

Technical skills:

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

A knowledge of geodesy. The principles of which are geodetic reference systems, map projections and geodetic theory

Benefits:

Alongside your salary of £35,744, UK Hydrographic Office contributes £9,650 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

At the UK Hydrographic Office, it's very important to us that our people feel valued.

We offer a huge range of benefits such as training and development, well-being support, flexible/ homeworking, a fantastic state of the art building, high spec equipment, and so much more.

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Selection process details:

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills

How to Apply:

Timeline:

Shortlisting: week commencing 25th March 202
Interviews: week commencing
8th April 2024

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

Sift/Shortlist Criteria:

Experience**:

Knowledge of geodetic data and databases and practice using this skill set. (Assessed using your CV please include dates)

Technical Skills:

Interview Criteria:

The interview will include a presentation, details of which will be supplied to those invited to interview.

This will be assessed against the criteria below: