GIS Data Validator


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Reference number

307091

Salary

£29,539
Further information can be found in the attached Document “Additional Pay Information”.
A
Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Job grade

Executive Officer
B3

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

UKHO – Data Acquisition

Type of role

Analytical
Architecture and Data
Digital
Geography

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

2

Contents

Taunton, Somerset, South West

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a GIS Data Validator to join our International Validation Team – part of the International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts! You will receive full training in the validation of Electronic Navigational Charts which will cover the relevant standards as well as the specific software tools we use.

Why join us?

Our team works closely with our regional offices in Australia, Brazil and the United States and presents a great opportunity to work with a growing international team. The team is specifically responsible for the quality control of digital chart products supplied by producing organisations. To retain capacity to process an increasing throughput of data we require a Data Validator to join the UK based team.  

The role of the Data Validator ensures IC-ENCs Global folio of ENCs to conforms to standards on behalf of IC-ENCs 48 producing organisations, this provides the opportunity to work with international colleagues to improve the quality of digital charts and develop into the future of global Maritime Data Products.

The role offers pathways for progression into either a Data Manager role or a Senior Data Validator role.

You’ll have the chance to get involved in a variety of activities and contribute to the delivery of training, if this is something you are interested in.

Who are we looking for?

If you are a recent graduate with a degree in Geography, GIS or similar this could be the role for you! Alternatively, you may have a background/experience in marine navigation at sea or ashore which brings a key user perspective to our team. All required training will be provided so what’s most important is having an enthusiasm for quality.

 

Hybrid Working

Initial training will be in the office, after which hybrid working will be available. There are some tasks within the team that require the post holder to be in the office, which is managed through a team rota.  

Job description

The UK Hydrographic Office is a leading centre for hydrography, providing marine geospatial data to inform maritime decisions. We work with a wide range of data suppliers and partners to support maritime navigation, safety, security and marine development around the UK and worldwide. 

As a Data Validator within the international validation team, your key tasks will be:

  • Performing Data registration checks and loading Maritime Data Products onto industry standard products, such as ECDIS
  • Undertaking the validation of Maritime Data Products, principally Electronic Navigational Charts, providing feedback reports to IC-ENCs members
  • Creating IC-ENCs Exchange Sets for issuing to IC-ENCs Value Added Resellers and Distribution Partners
  • Providing production support and guidance to IC-ENC members
  • Supporting the Conversion Readiness service and the assessment of S-100 Maritime Data Products.

 Additionally, the role will support the IC-ENC Data Manager and wider Management Team in:

  • Supporting the development of IC-ENC services into wider Maritime Data Products and services
  • Contributing to Continual Improvement activities within IC-ENC

Person specification

You will be able to work independently and as part of a team to deliver validation service to IC-ENC members, using problem solving and analytical skills to validate maritime data products and provide guidance to IC-ENCs members. The following skills would provide the basis of a GIS Data Validator within the international team. 

Essential criteria 

  • Good understanding of geographic data principles, e.g. vector data capture and attribution
  • Good understanding of data Quality Assurance requirements and procedures
  • Experience and training in geospatial software tools and data.

Additional Information: 

Whilst we welcome applications from those seeking part time work, please note, that there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to work a minimum of 25 hours per week 

Qualifications

Qualification(s) in geospatial related disciplines (i.e. a degree in Geography, GIS or similar)

Behaviours

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Technical skills

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Good understanding of geographic data principles, e.g. vector data capture and attribution
  • Good understanding of data Quality Assurance requirements and procedures
  • Experience and training in geospatial software tools and data.
Alongside your salary of £29,539, UK Hydrographic Office contributes
£7,975 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

At the UK Hydrographic Office, it’s very important to us that our people feel valued. 

We offer a huge range of benefits such as training and development, well-being support, flexible/ homeworking, a fantastic state of the art building, high spec equipment, and so much more. 

See our attached Candidate Pack for more details.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

How to Apply:

Please click Apply Now and send us a copy of your anonymised CV demonstrating that you have the relevant qualifications as detailed below.  You will also be asked to write a Personal Statement explaining how you meet the essential criteria listed above.

 Timeline:

  • Advert Closes for applications: 4th September 2023
  • Shortlisting will take place week commencing 4th September 2023
  • Interviews will take place week commencing 11th September 2023

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

Pre-Sift Criteria: 

All applications are processed anonymously. You will be pre-sfted against the following criteria: 

Technical Skills:

  • Relevant qualifications in geospatial related disciplines (i.e. a degree in Geography, GIS or similar)

Sift/Shortlist Criteria: 

Those who pass the pre-sift will be shortlisted against the following criteria: 

Experience:

  • Good understanding of geographic data principles, e.g. vector data capture and attribution
  • Good understanding of data Quality Assurance requirements and procedures
  • Experience and training in geospatial software tools and data.

Interview Criteria: 

You will be interviewed against the following essential criteria

Civil Service Behaviours:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Developing Self and Others

Technical Skills:

  • Good understanding of geographic data principles, e.g. vector data capture and attribution
  • Good understanding of data Quality Assurance requirements and procedures
  • Experience and training in geospatial software tools and data 

See here for further information: Success Profiles – Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk)

 Process:  

  • Single Stage Interview via TEAMS. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information)
  • Interview will be with a panel of no more than 3 people and will last approx. 45 mins 

Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. 

Onboarding Checks:

In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment, Right to Work and Criminal Record Checks.  Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms. 

If you’d like to have an informal chat with the hiring manager about the role before applying, we’d love to hear from you! To arrange this, please get in touch with Recruitment.queires@ukho.gov.uk

Residency Requirements

BPSS – non reserved: This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and is open to UK, British Commonwealth, and European Economic Area nationals. Successful applicants will be required to pass the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and will therefore need to provide evidence if they have resided outside of the UK for a period of 6 months or longer within the last 3 years. This is not a bar to employment, but a successful applicant will be required to provide sufficient evidence to allow the UKHO to conduct meaningful background checks. Please contact the recruitment team on the email address below if you have any concerns regarding this. 

 

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk
  • Email : recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk

Recruitment team

  • Email : recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk

Further information

The Department’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment based on merit, open and fair competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, details of which can be found at http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can further contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk or view more details at http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

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