Geospatial Data Technician (Band 5/EO)
Health and Safety Executive
Apply before Midday on Monday 25th November 2024
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Job summary
At HSE, we work with one goal in mind – to help keep Britain’s workforce safe and healthy. Our work touches virtually every sector of Great Britain’s industries. Combining specialists from numerous fields, we strive to keep people and their working environments safe.
We don’t just inspect workplaces and investigate incidents, we campaign for better Health and Safety practice, we craft and review guidance and regulations, we provide specialist products and services both here and overseas, and we produce crucial research and statistics – all towards our goal of helping Great Britain work well.
HSE’s Science Division is a world leading provider of health and safety solutions to industry and government. The scope of our work requires a diversity of talented individuals.
Our capabilities encompass a wide range of topics including: geographical, statistical and economic analysis; fire, explosion, process safety and engineering; occupational and environmental health; risk assessment; work environment; and specialist photographic and other analytical services.
This breadth of expertise underpins our particular strength in creating multidisciplinary teams to support major incident investigations and policy development, as well as undertaking high quality research.
Travel
This opportunity requires the successful candidate to travel to our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities, in Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9JN, at least one day per week.
Job description
We are looking for a Geospatial Data Technician to join the Geospatial Team, part of the Analysis & Risk Group within HSE's Science Division. This is an excellent opportunity to use your Geographical Information systems (GIS) skills to contribute to valuable operational and scientific projects, providing services and undertaking research and analysis to support HSE’s regulation and enforcement duties.
You will be part of a team of geospatial specialists and there will be opportunities to collaborate with scientific and technical experts across many other disciplines.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Producing maps in support of our land use planning work and in response to ad hoc requests, following standard procedures.
• Helping to manage and maintain core geospatial datasets used by HSE.
• Analysis of geospatial data to answer technical and research questions and communicating the results.
• Running the automated data update processes for our externally facing planning advice web app.
• Performing quality checks on other team members' outputs, following standard procedures.
Person specification
Essential Skills and Criteria
• Competence in using geospatial technologies (e.g. ArcGIS Desktop/Professional, MapInfo, etc.).
• Experience of managing and working with datasets e.g. vector and raster geospatial data, spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledge or experience of programming languages such as python, R, SQL Server, etc.
• The ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously and re-prioritising to suit changing demands.
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career
- Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture
- 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave
- Parental leave benefits
- As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Application Information
As part of your application, you will be invited to complete an anonymised CV which should include your career history, experience, and qualifications. You will also be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement, of no more than 500 words, demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and criteria of the job advert.
Application Guidance
Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/
Sift Information
A sift will take place during week commencing 25th November, where you will be assessed on your CV and personal statement.
In the event of a high number of applications we will initially sift on the first essential criteria 'Competence in using geospatial technologies (e.g. ArcGIS Desktop/Professional, MapInfo, etc.).
Interview Information
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams during week commencing 9th December, where you will be assessed against your Experience, Strengths and the advertised Behaviours.
AI Tools & Platforms
During the application process candidates are allowed to utilise AI (artificial intelligence) platforms and Tools to support them in writing their Behaviours, CVs and Personal Statements. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate. This includes presenting the ideas and experience of others, or those generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. All presented information will be assessed at the Interview Stage.
Sponsorship
This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.
Security Clearance
Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and, Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
Further Information
Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply.
Sift and interview dates may be subject to change.
Due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and, Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached document.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all disabled applicants who provide evidence of meeting the minimum requirements necessary for the post.
If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk
If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.
Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here
Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Tim Aldridge
- Email : timothy.aldridge@hse.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk
Further information
HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners:
https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecodecomplaints/
