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Overview
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to work in our team of Geomatics Analysts. You will be working as part of a small team processing survey data to support the delivery of our National Elevation Data Programmes, you will be using specialist software and GIS to process and quality control data from our state-of-the-art Remote Sensing survey instrumentation including our Airborne LIDAR Terrain Mapper.
Experience/skills Required
* You will have a relevant degree level qualification in Geography, GIS, Environment or another relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent experience with an understanding of operational applications.
* You will be able to demonstrate practical experience and broad ranging GIS skills using ESRI products such as ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap and able to demonstrate experience of working with large and complex mapping datasets, preferably Airborne LIDAR.
* Experience of processing and carrying out quality control procedures on LIDAR datasets and LIDAR derived Digital Elevation Models would be advantageous.
* You will be able to demonstrate experience in Remote Sensing techniques, analytical and problem-solving skills and good attention to detail, either through work or your academic experiences.
* You will have good organisational skills and be highly motivated with a professional attitude. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and to work unsupervised at times to meet challenging deadlines.
Additional information
* The National Monitoring Survey team is a national team, located at various sites around the country and you can be based anywhere within working proximity to an EA office.
* You will be expected to travel to the Geomatics team hub base in Bath when required and you will also be expected to come into an EA office to meet the needs of our team charter, ensuring teams and colleagues are connected and continue to work well together. The post is full-time although requests for other working patterns will be considered.
* Interviews will take place in-person at our Bath office and will consist of a technical GIS assessment and capability questions.
Contact: emily.nielsen@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contract and eligibility
* Length of contract: 17 months – Up to March 2027
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Business Development and Sales
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
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