The role of a Spatial Data Technician is to provide expert advice and services on the management of transport asset spatial data.
The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating, manipulating, and analysing transport asset data within a relational database and GIS software.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist expertise to support the integration, manipulation, and analysis of transport asset data within a relational database and GIS software.
* Produce high-quality maps and reports and contribute to the development and delivery of mapping and spatial projects.
* Identify opportunities and lead the development of Asset Management GIS and web mapping environments.
* Build and maintain relationships with internal staff and representatives of key agencies to enhance the knowledge base of externally sourced data, collection programs, and information product developments.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of data collection and management programs to ensure that key data and spatial information are of the right quality and available to relevant internal and external stakeholders as required.
* Develop and maintain spatial databases and GIS software and hardware to ensure their efficient and effective operation.
* Participate in project and program activities within the Asset Management Branch to ensure strategic identification of spatial and data analysis opportunities.
* Collaborate with the State Growth Spatial Services Group to ensure a fully integrated strategic spatial analysis service is available to support the Asset Management Branch.
* Provide technical direction, supervision, and training to Data and Analysis staff in relation to the work program.
Applicants must have a degree qualification or higher qualification in one or more of the following areas: spatial data integration, data analysis, and mapping using ArcGIS (or other GIS programs) or other relevant discipline or equivalent minimum 4 years relevant experience with a specialisation in one of these areas.
Experience in ESRI ArcGIS Roads and Highways, contemporary database integration tools such as FME, and Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services is also highly regarded.
Professional certification or membership to relevant associations would be an advantage.