GIS Specialist (Level 7)

Summary

The Jamaica Bauxite Institute seeks to engage a qualified and experienced individual for the following position: GIS Specialist (Level 7) 💰Salary: $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director - Bauxite Lands, the GIS Specialist will be required to do the following:

• • Develop, maintain, and update GIS databases, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• • Develop appropriate GIS applications with accompanying graphics for internal and commercial GIS projects and provide GIS support, services and products to staff and supporting system users.
• • Conduct spatial analysis and modeling to support decision-making processes.
• • Create and manage digital maps and spatial data visualizations to communicate complex information effectively.
• • Collaborate with various departments to integrate GIS solutions into their workflows.
• • Provide technical support and training to staff on GIS applications and tools.
• • Analyze current advancements in GIS Technology and recommend improvements to existing systems.
• • Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations based on geospatial data analysis.
• • Operate the ARCGIS/ARCVIEW/ CAD software and machines (computers, printers, scanners, copiers) that facilitate the execution of GIS and Cartographic and related tasks.
• • Develop (correct, analyze, standardize and digitize and update geospatial and tabular datasets) and maintain accurate and efficient bauxite land, reserves and environment GIS data bases.
• • Maintain and update an inventory and record of all maps and electronic database, Metadata documentation and management.
• • Design and customize an appropriate interface with relevant queries, scripts and macros to meet internal and customer needs.
• • To perform field inspections as directed or as is needed.
• • Assist in the review of subdivision applications for external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • • Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geospatial Science or a related field with major emphases on GIS or formal GIS training at an accredited tertiary level institution.
  • • Specialized training in ARCGIS software is desirable.

• Experience:

  • • Interested applicant must possess at least 3 years' GIS work experience specializing in complex GIS application development and support activities at a senior level for consideration.

Additional Information and Instructions

Please reply no later than Friday, April 25th, 2025 to: The Human Resource Manager Jamaica Bauxite Institute Hope Gardens Complex P.O. Box 355, Kingston 6. OR 📧 Email us at: hrd@jbi.org.jm We thank all applicants for their expression of interest. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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