See job eligibility requirements: GIS Data Validator

Reference number: 265260
Salary: £27,606
Further information can be found in the attached Document “Additional Pay Information”.
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

Location

Taunton, Somerset, South West

About the job

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.

We will be running a virtual drop-in session where you can find out more about the opportunity. Please click on the hyper-link to register for our Open Session, taking place on 6 February at 10am. Some of our team will be present to help you to learn more about the roles, the work, and the benefits we can offer.

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

 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.

Things you need to know

SC – non reserved
This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and although open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area nationals, successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last 5 years.

Behaviours

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

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

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.

Benefits

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.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, 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: 12th February 2023
• Shortlisting will take place on 15th February 2023
• Interviews will take place week commencing 20th February 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.

 Sift/Shortlist Criteria: 

All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed 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.

Technical Skills:

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

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 

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. You will also need to apply for SC (Security Checked) Clearance, but you may be able to start your role before gaining this.  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

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

Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

See our vetting charter.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
• certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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.

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.

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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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