Cartographer (Level 5)

Summary

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Cartographer (Mapping Services) Job Purpose: To construct and compile new and revised digital maps or charts from source materials 💰$2,803,771 - $3,770,760 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Key Outputs:

  • • Mastermap series completed
  • • Technical Descriptions completed
  • • Map overlays completed
  • • Older map series updated
  • • Special requests completed
  • • Data gathered and processed

• Key Responsibility Areas:

  • • Checks scanned images for quality
  • • Geo-references scanned image files
  • • Digitizes features depicted on geo-referenced image files to a point, line or polygon vector file
  • • Creates and populates attribute tables associated with features which were digitized
  • • Adds symbology and other special features to maps
  • • Edgematches associated map sheets, conduct transformation to the local coordinate system and checks for and corrects errors
  • • Assists with the checking of technical notes to determine suitable specification for use in map development
  • • Assists with provision of general Cartographic support to all Divisions within the Agency as may be requested
  • • Assists with the completion of mapping request related to Systematic Registration and other special projects (Technical description maps, overlays etc.)
  • • Assists with collection and processing of data from the field using prescribed data collection devices and software as required
  • • Assists in the use of prescribed applications for the retrieval and processing of maps and plans.
  • • Edits maps which have been quality checked
  • • Assists with the maintenance of work equipment and map documents both manually and digitally.

• Other:

  • • Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Chief Cartographer/Supervisor Topographic Data Management

• Performance Indicators:

  • • Maps are sourced and scanned for quality on a timely basis
  • • Digitizing features are correctly depicted on files
  • • Created attribute tables associated with digitized features are carried out within the time specified
  • • Symbology and other special features on maps are done to standard and in time specified
  • • Gathered data are processed, using established guidelines, to be used in map construction
  • • Maps are constructed to specified standard
  • • Spatial data derived from map development are properly maintained in geodatabase or prescribed system

• Resources Managed:

  • • Data layers created on computer

Required Skills

• • Map reading skills
• • Knowledge in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data collection devices and applications (GNSS, Field Maps etc.)
• • Excellent communication skills
• • Competence in interpreting aerial photographs
• • Competence in the use of related prescribed computer applications

Qualifications

• • First Degree in Cartography, Geography, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Urban and Regional Planning or an equivalent program from a recognized institution and one (1) years experience working in a related area.
OR
• • Diploma/Certificate in an Earth Related Science field, related basic training in Cartography or Introductory GIS and two (2) years’ experience.
• • Working knowledge of GIS applications and the use of handheld data collection devices

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Working in contrasting light conditions which imposes strain on the eyes
  • • Extended exposure to computer glare
  • • High level of concentrated and visual attention during digitizing
  • • Exposure to harsh environmental conditions during field visits

A letter of application accompanied by a Résumé should be submitted no later than Friday, April 18, 2025 to ✉️ jobapplications@nla.gov.jm for the attention of: The Director, Human Resource Management & Development National Land Agency 8 Ardenne Road Kingston 10 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Note: We appreciate all responses but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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