Overview
We are the Environment Agency. We create better places for people, wildlife and the environment. We put the climate emergency at the heart of everything we do and help society adapt to environmental challenges such as flooding, drought, sea level rise and coastal change. We improve and protect the quality of our air, land and water by tackling pollution. We work with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations and believe a healthy and diverse environment enhances people’s lives and contributes to sustainable and resilient economic growth.
Role purpose
This role is an opportunity to drive our Geospatial development across the organisation, enabling colleagues to deliver our challenging environmental ambitions. You will be a GIS strategic thinker with a proven record of effective delivery, combining a drive to modernise with a passion for improving the environment.
Responsibilities
* Support the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader as one of two technical leads for the team.
* Collaborate with colleagues across the Environment Agency, DEFRA and external partners to evolve Geospatial Services.
* Coordinate delivery with service leads and ensure a joined-up, well-managed, modern suite of corporate geospatial services.
* Work with tools including Easimap, in-house GIS view and query tool, ArcGIS Pro, EAMaps (ArcGIS Enterprise), and manage access to ArcGIS Online (AGOL).
Experience and Qualifications
* Experience of delivering Enterprise Geospatial Services.
* Evidence of ability to set a strategic direction and coordinate tactical delivery.
* Ability to work with a wide range of customers and partners.
* Experience of working with ESRI products.
Additional information
* There are no base location requirements; the role can be fulfilled via remote working.
* All new joiners are required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed.
* Details on incident response are provided in the candidate pack.
* For further information on the role, employee benefits and the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
* Please contact: Paul.msmith@environment-agency.gov.uk
Organisation and policy notes
* The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working patterns, including job share. Please indicate any preferred working arrangements on your application.
* We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
* We operate within Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment. For supplier opportunities, see the Crown Commercial Service guidance.
Job information
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Note: This description reflects the job posting for the Lead Technician role in Geospatial Services and is intended to be focused on the responsibilities and qualifications relevant to the position.
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