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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. Check out our blog post where we talk to one of our Validators and find out what a typical day is like.
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 assurance of digital maritime products supplied by producing organisations. To retain capacity to process an increasing throughput 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 49 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. Youll 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.
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 in marine navigation at sea or shore which brings a key user perspective to our team. All required training will be provided so whats most important is having an enthusiasm for quality.
We will be running a virtual drop-in session where you can find out more about the opportunity. Please click here to register for our Open Session, taking place on Wednesday 1 November. Some of our team will be present to help you to learn more about the roles, the work, and the benefits we can offer.
Hybrid Working
there will be an initial training period where the post-holder will be required in the office every day, after this period 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
As a Data Validator within the international validation team, your key tasks will be:
- Undertake validation and quality assurance of Maritime Data Products, principally Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) base cells and updates, using a variety of software tools in accordance with defined IC-ENC procedures.
- Support the Conversion Readiness service and the assessment of S-100 Maritime Data Products
- ENC File management including ECDIS loading checks
- Create ENC data Exchange Sets for issuing to IC-ENCs VARs.
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
Please note that we will only score against the sift and interview criteria and not the essential and desirable information below.
- Good understanding of geographical data Quality Assurance requirements and procedures
- Good understanding of geographic data principles, e.g. vector data capture and attribution
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good written and spoken English.
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 30 hours per week
Qualifications
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 Data Quality Assurance requirements
- Good understanding of geographic data principles and data capture, e.g. vector data capture and attribution
- Experience of geospatial data production and quality control
- Good understanding of data Quality Assurance requirement and procedures
- Experience and training in geospatial software tools
- Good understanding of geographic data principles, e.g. vector data capture and attribution
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
- Good understanding of Data Quality Assurance requirements
- Good understanding of geographic data principles and data capture, e.g. vector data capture and attribution
- Experience of geospatial data production and quality control
Benefits
£7,975 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
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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 Information Pack for more details.
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Selection process details
How to Apply:
When you click “apply now” you will be asked to submit your CV and write 250 words on each of the short-list criteria listed below.
Timeline:
- Advert Closes for applications: 5th November
- Shortlisting: 8th November
- Interviews: 22nd November
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. We will conduct an initial pre-sift on the following qualification:
Experience:
Relevant qualifications in geospatial related disciplines (assessed via CV)
Shortlist Criteria:
Those who pass the pre-sift will be short-listed against the following criteria:
Experience of geospatial data production and quality control (assessed via 250 word statement)
Technical Skills:
- Good understanding of Data Quality Assurance requirements (assessed via 250 word statement)
- Good understanding of geographic data principles and data capture, e.g. vector data capture and attribution (assessed via 250 word statement)
Interview Criteria:
You will be interviewed against the following criteria:
Civil Service Behaviours (Level 2):
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
Experience:
- Experience and training in geospatial software tools
Technical Skills:
- Good understanding of data Quality Assurance requirement and procedures
- Good understanding of geographic data principles, e.g. vector data capture and attribution
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
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 and Right to Work Checks. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms.
Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
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.
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Job contact :
- Name : recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk
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- Email : recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk
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