SENIOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) EXPERT/ ENGINEER

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  • Job ID 1005710
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  7 Years
  • Industry  Development
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, Facilities Database (FDB), the GIS Expert will be  responsible for collecting, analysing and distributing Geospatial information ;maintenance of geospatial data management; timely availability of digitized drawings and GIS information; system operation efficiency and efficient network development; providing support and expertise in the development of  the Company’s GIS capabilities to meet strategic objectives.
The key tasks & duties for the position include;
• Create and maintain multiple geospatial databases.
• Provide Geospatial information to Engineers for use in network operations and maintenance.
• Design and edit GIS data for numerous projects and ensure alignment of data with Company standards.
• Data base management for the storage of aerial photographs, maps, digital data bases and collateral source materials
• Draw, scribe, digitize and scan cultural, topographic, hydrographic and/or other features on overlay/scribing surfaces or in digital formats.
• Perform digital manipulation of topographic information by querying, viewing, evaluating and downloading digital data.
• Formulate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requirements.
• Design, program, or model Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or procedures.
• Develop specialized computer software routines, internet-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, or business applications to customize geographic information.
• Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
• Develop sustainable systems of collecting and managing data points.
• Develop computer programming, data analysis, or software development for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including the maintenance of existing systems or research and development for future enhancements.
• Make recommendations regarding upgrades considering implications of new or revised Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, equipment, or applications.

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