Job vacancy Manager, Geographic Systems

Kingston

OrganisationNational Works AgencyReferenceVAC-49373Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesLand Use & Environmental ManagementLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$5,198,035 per annumDate Posted24/04/2024Expiry Date07/05/2024The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency of the Government of Jamaica is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the position of Manager, Geographic Systems.

 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's in Geography, Cartography of Planning from a recognized tertiary institution. Specialized training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and or Information technology preferably at the post-graduate level A minimum of three-five years related experience 

 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive knowledge of GIS software and applications
• Keen understanding of GIS applications in physical planning/infrastructure planning
• Strong supervisory capacity
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills 

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to: Director - Planning and Research 

 

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify information needs and implements collection development strategies which will ensure the acquisition of a variety of information relevant to the Agency present and future projects, the Ministry and other arms government to support policy formulation, decision making and problem solving.
• Develop and maintain a spatial database of all Agencies properties, land acquisition, project sites, road networks and related structures etc.
• Manage the classification and processing of geographic information using standard rules and established procedures and practices.
• Design appropriate research and survey methodologies in order to abstract pertinent data relevant to the Agency's land information requirements in a form accessible to a variety of end users.
• Coordinate the collection, input, analysis and retrieval of data relevant to the effective use and operation of a GIS in the Agency.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends in GIS trends, technologies and applications.
• Provide plans, overlays. Diagrams, graphs, reports, etc using GIS. 

 

 

The Agency thanks all applicants. Only individuals short-listed will be contacted. 

25 Jul, 2024 (78 days left)