The Ecology Consultancy - GIS Technician, London

Main purpose of job:

Responsibility for the production of high-quality maps, analysing field data, supporting GIS technicians and ecologists, providing training and developing innovative GIS focused tools including mobile mapping.

The role:

• Data management of project data for large scale infrastructure works following strict procedures, data standards and data QC
• Supporting the production of high-quality maps, including Environmental/Ecological maps for field survey work and reports
• Providing advice, support, advanced mapping to company quality standards for large scale infrastructure team.
• Supporting the GIS team in developing an in-house GIS training programme.
• Producing fee proposals for GIS work and providing information to support bids and tenders.
• To liaise and work proactively with our sister company the Temple Group.

Experience/Requirements of candidate:

• MSC/BSC in GIS or equivalent field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in geo-information management systems together with experience in GIS and databases, including solid analytical experience, preferably within a consultancy. Minimum 2 years’ experience with ArcGIS suite
• Proficient with ESRI’s ArcGIS for server
• SQL experience and knowledge
• Metadata production and standards
• Advanced Mapping techniques including but not exclusive to data driven pages
• Geodatabase / schema development and management
• Model building (ESRI Model builder/ArcPy)
• Spatial analysis / Geoprocessing operations
• Image processing
• Intermediate to Advanced level user of Microsoft Excel / Access
• Communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and analytical working

Experience of the following would be a distinct advantage:

• Other remote sensing / GIS skills such as habitat suitability / connectivity mapping.

Skills/attitudes:

• Excellent communication skills;
• Team player with a positive and open approach to work and colleagues
• Willing to be involved in a wide range of projects
• Proactive approach to finding solutions and to developing new ways of working
• Good support, mentoring and training skills and willingness to assist other members of staff
• Strong knowledge of ArcGIS (ArcGIS for Desktop and Server, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst); Strong knowledge of MS Office Systems, MS Access and VBA; Strong knowledge of Python; Knowledge of SQL and JavaScript Web App;

GIS professionals with environmental backgrounds (education or work) with habitat modelling experience and knowledge about ecological systems are particularly encouraged to apply.

What do we offer?

• Starting salary on a scale: £22,000 - £33,000 p.a. (depending on qualifications and experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Staff support/mentoring
• Flexitime and TOIL

Applications (your CV and a covering letter) must be received by Friday 9 December 2016 and emailed to Giles Coe ([email protected]) or by post to: The Ecology Consultancy, Tempus Wharf, 33a Bermondsey Wall West, London, SE16 4TQ

The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and clients and is consistent with the company’s Equalities Policy.