GIS Developer
UK Hydrographic Office
About the job
Job summary
You will work in an exciting and specialised MoD organisation which develops navigation products for the Royal Navy and the worlds commercial merchant fleet. Our office is a new state of the art modern office in Taunton, Somerset, reflecting our values as a centre of excellence for hydrographic and marine geospatial data. At this level, you will be expected to be and experienced practitioner in GIS Development always working to deliver best practice in geospatial tools, techniques, analysis, data, standards, coding and scripting and data visualisation and transformation. You will create business impact through the delivery of product and service prototypes and Proof of Concept (PoCs) ideas in line with the UKHO’s corporate objectives. You will translate high-level requirements into working geospatial prototypes both front end and back end, to be tested and validated between the business and the consumer, ensuring all products and services meet end user expectations. You will use your specialist geographic knowledge and skills to contextualise and analyse data that will support decision making and the development, delivery, and evaluation of future product development in order to inform corporate and business planning. You will also keep abreast of emerging geospatial standards, applications, technologies and trends in the maritime and wider related markets to ensure you are able to exploit these in the development of UKHOs PoCs ensuring UKHO is at the forefront of new developments.
Hybrid Working The office is moving towards a 60% office attendance each week, this role will need to accommodate this way of working. 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
With a Working level in geographic research, you have extensive knowledge of different sources of geographic evidence and research and the ability to synthesise these to make product and technology based decisions and recommendations. With a Working level in geospatial data capture and modelling, you understand and apply techniques to measure the physical and human world and abstract information about the world using geospatial models. With a Working level in geospatial data manipulation, you are able to geo-reference, correct, calibrate, project and transform geospatial data. With a Working level in geospatial data analysis, you will integrate and aggregate data based on its spatial reference. You understand and apply techniques for analysing spatial relations and modelling surfaces and terrain. With a Working level in delivering business impact through the application of geospatial data to present, communicate and disseminate geospatial products to achieve and measure impact whilst maintaining user focus. With a Working level in cartography and interactive mapping, you understand and apply techniques for mapping geospatial data ineffective and engaging ways. With a Working level in geospatial software and systems, you are able to apply desktop and online tools for managing, analysing and displaying geospatial data, interactively or in workflows. You are able to employ specialised software or libraries in the analysis of geospatial data, interactively and in coded analysis pipelines. A working level of Earth Observation techniques, you are able to use specialist techniques to classify and extract information from imagery and other remotely sensed sources. With a Working level in geospatial data innovation, you identify efficient and effective ways to use geospatial data to tackle business and organisational challenges, applying innovative techniques With a Working level in geospatial data management, you can collate and manage datasets within a workflow and architecture for geospatial data. You understand legal and ethical issues around geospatial data including rights, liability, privacy and access. With a Working level in geospatial coding, you have strong programming experience using a range of coding practices to build scalable geospatial products for a range of users. You are able to uses Agile/Waterfall techniques and are able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Typical tasks would include: Perform GIS development in line with personal and divisional objectives as allocated by the Lead GIS Developer. Act on own initiative to provide innovative, explore background of stated problems and develop creative solutions to complete allocated GIS development activities with guidance and advice from the Lead GIS Developer. Present concepts and developed demonstrators to the Lead GIS Developer for approval. Report to Lead GIS Developer against allocated RDI activities and RDI plan including where further research and background skills and information are needed. Support the presenting of proof of concept demonstrations and recommended solutions to senior management & Customer division & wider business. Engage external bodies as required to support external delivery by qualified 3rd parties. Support these bodies with focus and directions to encourage innovation in the required areas. Explore background to stated problems and develop creative insight to complete allocated activities with guidance and support from Lead GIS Developer. Develop skills and technical ability to develop own insight and present new ideas. Gain approval from Lead GIS Developer to pursue them. |
Person specification
Working Level - Geospatial data capture and modelling - Understand and apply techniques to measure the physical and human world. Abstracts information about the world using geospatial models. Working Level - Geospatial data manipulation - Able to geo-reference, correct, calibrate, project and transform geospatial data. Working Level – Geospatial software and systems - Able to apply desktop and online tools for managing, analysing and displaying geospatial data, interactively or in workflows. Working Level – Geospatial data management - Collates and manages datasets within a workflow and architecture for geospatial data. Working Level – Geospatial data standards and quality - Knowledge and application of standards and formats for geospatial data and technology interoperability. Understands different quality components of geospatial data, and the use of metadata. Working Level – Geographic research - Knowledge of different sources of geographic evidence and research and ability to synthesise these to make policy recommendations. Working Level – Geospatial data analysis - Integrates and aggregates data based on its spatial reference. Understands and applies techniques for analysing spatial relations and modelling surfaces and terrain. Working Level – Cartography and interactive mapping - Understand and apply techniques for mapping geospatial data in effective and engaging ways. Working Level – Geospatial coding - Strong programming experience using a range of coding practices to build scalable geospatial data products for a range of users within a technology context. Additional Information: Whilst we welcome applications from those seeking part time work, please note, that there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to work a minimum of 30 hours per week |
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.
Things you need to know
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:
Please attach a copy of your CV and Personal Statement demonstrating your relevant experience to the role (see below) by clicking "Apply Now" at the bottom of this page
Timeline:
Advert Closes for applications: 08/02/2024
Shortlisting: 13/02/2024
Interviews: 21/02/2024
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:
All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria:
Experience:
- Experience and understanding of the navigation requirements, limitations and constraints of Defence users (i.e. the Royal Navy) and the Commercial Merchant users and how hydrographic and marine geospatial data could be used in satisfying those requirements.
- Experience of working to understand the user needs and then build navigation solutions to meet Defence and Commercial shipping requirements.
- How well you meet the Person Specification above
Interview Criteria:
You will be interviewed against the following criteria:
Civil Service Behaviours:
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
Technical Skills:
- Geospatial Software and Systems
- Geospatial coding
- Geospatial data analysis
See here for further information: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Process:
Single Stage Interview in our Head Office in Taunton. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information)
Interview will be with a panel of no more than 3 people and will last approx. 45 mins
Onboarding Checks:
In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment and Right to Work Checks. You will also need to apply for SC (Security Clearance), but you may be able to start your role before gaining this. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms.
Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Then one of the following:
Residency Requirements:
SC – non reserved: This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and although open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area nationals, successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last 5 years
All non-reserved roles
Eligibility
Due to the secure nature of our work, there may be eligibility restrictions if you hold dual nationality or are not a British Citizen. We will consider each application on a case-by-case basis. We will ask you in our application form to confirm your place of birth and details of any dual or previous nationalities.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.