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Geospatial Data Engineer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
25/05/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 19/06/2023 23:59
Salary:
£35,411 - £39,493 per annum
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
ICT
Vacancy ID:
245617
Employment Location:
County Hall, Morpeth
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
19 Jun
Further Information
The role:
Are you passionate about Geospatial technology and its potential to transform the way local government operates?

Do you want to be part of an award-winning team dedicated to shaping the digital future of government services? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Northumberland County Council is a forward-thinking organisation committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance public services. Our Geospatial team has already gained national recognition for its innovative approach and contributions towards change. We strive to continuously improve and optimise our processes to ensure the highest level of service to our community.

As a Geospatial Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our geospatial team, working on diverse projects that have a direct impact on the local community. You will collaborate with talented professionals to design and implement geospatial solutions, focusing on route optimisation, emergency planning, and other critical aspects of local gov. Your expertise and enthusiasm for innovation will drive the development of new solutions that improve efficiency and enhance decision-making processes.

· Software: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Postgres, SQL server, Python.
· Working within the wider Information Services team of 100+ IT professionals.
· County Hall, Morpeth - Hybrid Working.
· This is a Permanent contract at Band 8 salary range between £35,411- £39,493.

Requirements:
· Degree level or equivalent.
· Professional qualification in Geospatial Data Science, Data Visualisation, Data Science, Data Engineering or other relevant discipline.
· Detailed knowledge of Geospatial Information systems and understanding of their operation.
· Actively undertaking ongoing continuous professional and personal development.

Main duties:
Specialising within the ArcGIS Online platform here are the main duties:

1) System Administration: Perform administrative tasks within the ArcGIS Online environment, such as user management, security settings, and data backups. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensuring data availability and reliability.

2) Data Management: Responsible for organising and structuring geospatial data in ArcGIS Online. Creating and maintaining organisational standards from naming conventions to data formats with specific aims, managing attribute data, and ensuring data integrity.

3) Implementing Data Pipelines: Developing and configuring data pipelines to connect to operational systems within ArcGIS Online. This involves designing efficient workflows to automate data transfer, integrating real-time or batch data updates, and managing data synchronisation between different systems. This involves understanding data schemas, data warehouse and an eye for data quality and ensuring data integrity during the transfer process.

4) Optimisation: Continuously optimising data processes and workflows to ensure optimal performance. This includes analysing data performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks or areas for improvement, and implementing enhancements to maximise data processing speed, storage utilisation, and overall system performance.

Why choose us?
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.

For further information about NCC, please visit our website.

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

· 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees).
· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
· Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
· Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.
· Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours.
· Car leasing scheme.

Further information:
Proposed interview dates- 6th/7th July 2023.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

To apply, please click here: https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=230
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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