Geographic Information Systems Officer

Job Location(s):
Australia
Tasmania - Subject to Negotiation - Show on map
This role is only available to residents of Australia
or to those who hold valid working visas or permits

Reference: 371770

To provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) support and to carry out the maintenance and update of corporate spatial and non-spatial data sets.
Additional Information
Salary: from $44,019.00 AUD up to $47,675.00 AUD per year
Position Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for up to 12 months
Job Closing Date: May 30, 2008
Duties:

· Monitor and update the change in forest areas on private property using Private Forests Tasmania’s customised GIS system.

· Maintenance and update of the private timber reserves GIS data set.

· Maintenance and update of the private timber reserves non-spatial database.

· Creation of cartographic map products using Arcview and customised GIS interface.

· Assist in the maintenance, update and distribution of remote sensed imagery.

· Management of data in the form of folders and files in a network environment.

Selection Criteria:

1. Proven skills and experience in the use of various Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Access

2. Demonstrated skills and experience in PC maintenance including Windows XP Pro installation in a networked environment, administering network resources including mail accounts, user’s network profiles and network security issues.

3. Proven skills and experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) software including creating GIS computerised maps.

4. Satisfactory experience in the use of ER Mapper or similar software and Image Web Server or similar software.

5. Demonstrated communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to work effectively within a team and to produce written documents, which are clear, concise and understandable to non-specialists.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources
Manager Human Resources
GPO Box 936
HOBART, 7001
Tasmania, Australia
hr@dier.tas.gov.au
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