Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist – Afghanistan Job Location: Kandahar, Afghanistan Requirements: Immediately Experience: 1 to 5 years Education: Diploma in Geography, Computer Science, Planning, Engineering, Surveying or related field, supplemented by one (1) year progressively responsible experience in GIS products, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Preferred Gender: Male Nationality: Any Language: English Package: Attractive Contract: 1year plus renewable Interviewed: Required General Description of Duties: Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform skilled technical and professional work in the design, development, and maintenance of Geographic Information System (GIS) graphics and mapping applications. Employees in this classification produce spatial and non-spatial data/information relevant to particular studies or analysis that provide technical assistance in the power sector activities. Employee requires strong organizational skills with the ability to carry out a variety of directed tasks. Specific Duties & Responsibilities: The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. • Enhances, expands and maintains the Geographic Information System (GIS), specifically as it relates to both office and field engineering of the design and installation of facilities for a power utility company. • Carry out skill gap analyses of GIS system users, prepare a training plan and implement On Job Training with map production and analysis of spatial database information in new and existing GIS applications. • Utilizes GIS and associated software to produce, display, and analyze geographic information; creates case maps to internal customers in various departments. • Develops ArcView projects/layouts for the fulfillment of data requests as necessary, designs cartographic and other visual graphic output for various departments. • Prepare, update and maintain graphic displays databases, report, statistical information and maps as requested. • Coordinate the collection and mapping of land use, environmental and other types of data for comprehensive plans and amendments. • Interprets various information from applications to GIS files, e.g, survey drawings, site development plans, subdivisions plans, plots. • Coordinate map production and analysis of spatial database information and provides technical support. • Assesses and coordinates GIS software and hardware needs of the department; evaluates new GIS software and databases. • Organizes, creates, manipulates, enters and retrieves GIS data for reporting, analysis and presentation purposes. • Performs related duties as directed by Supervisor/s. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of GIS database development, management and maintenance. • Knowledge of GIS concepts of presentation graphics; knowledge of digitizing techniques. • Knowledge of standard cartographic survey procedures; knowledge of general construction specifications and blueprints. • Knowledge of higher math and the practical application of such to land survey and cartographic practices, e.g., basic algebra, planer geometry. • Knowledge of GIS workstation hardware, software, and operations. • Knowledge of CADD production techniques, and information management techniques relating to Power Sector. • Skill in the conversion of spatial data into digitized formats utilizing current GIS technologies. • Skill in researching, compiling, and summarizing statistical data and information materials. • Skill in the manipulation and management of relational and non-relational database(s). • Ability to research and interpret land record data, legal descriptions, ground and underground infrastructure data, aerial imagery and related GIS renderings. • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with project consultants, private contractors, Clients. • Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction. License: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License. Physical Requirements: • While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and lift and/or move up to 10 to 20 pounds. • While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is rarely exposed to disagreeable environmental factors. Interested candidates send your resume in word file (include phone numbers, skype ID, Email) and all work experience, trainings/degree certificates– Email: Jak.Arious5@gmail Note: Must write position title and applying country name on the subject box while sending email to us.
Posted on: Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:34:51 +0000
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