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Position Description
POSITION
SECTION
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET SUBJECT
POSITION NO.
POSITION TYPE
REPORTS TO
DIRECT REPORTS
POSITION GRADE
DATE
Geographical Systems Officer
Finance
Corporate Services
453
BCC635, BCC642
Full-time
Land Information Coordinator
No
Band 1 Level 4 Salary System Grade 7
February 2015
POSITION PURPOSE:
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As part of a wider team, implement approved strategies for Council's
Geographic Information System.
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Act in accordance with the NSW WHS Act 2011, WHS Regulation 2011 and
the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management System to ensure a safe
place of work.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Spatial Information Systems or a related
field.
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Experience in GIS.
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Driver's Licence.
AUTHORITY:
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The incumbent has the authority to take any reasonable action that is
consistent with the responsibilities of the position and to ensure the safe and
efficient undertaking of work activities, which are consistent with the
responsibilities of the position. The incumbent’s authority is subject to any
limitation imposed by the Management Team, Corporate Policies, Procedures
and Work Instructions.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Maintenance of the GIS data to meet the needs of Council.
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Data input to a high degree of accuracy.
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Ability to resolve data conflicts in a logical and consistent manner.
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Promote the use of the GIS.
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Provide GIS information.
WHS:
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Act in accordance with the NSW WHS Act 2011, WHS Regulation 2011 and
the WHS Management System.
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Implement, monitor and, or comply with councils WHS Management System,
including but not limited to WHS Policies, Standard Operating Procedures,
Risk Assessments/Work Instructions and associated system tools in their
relevant work area.
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Adequately familiarise themselves with their WHS responsibilities and actively
fulfil these as indicated in the WHS Responsibilities guideline WHS001.
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WHS001- Matrix is attached.
Corporate:
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To commit to and embrace the objectives of Blacktown City 2030 – City of
Excellence, and to be accountable for participating as appropriate in the
allocated program of works designed to deliver on the identified objectives as
directed.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
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Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of, and commitment to, EEO principles
and anti-discrimination law in the workplace.
Environmental Sustainability:
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Act in accordance with the Protection of the Environment Operations Act
1997 (NSW), the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) and seek to conserve
and enhance our local environment, in consideration of Council’s
environmental sustainability policy through our work practices, programs and
services.
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DUTIES:
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Data capture for Council's Geographic Information System occurs in a timely
manner and in accordance with relevant industry standards.
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High accuracy (99%) for all data entered into Council's Geographic
Information System.
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Create a high level of user confidence in Council's Geographic Information
System..
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Achieve results in an unsupervised work environment.
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Maintenance of a Geographic Information System.
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Knowledge of Land Information Systems and standard desktop environments.
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Achieve results as part of a team-based work environment.
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Provide Customer Service at Council's Information Counter when required.
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Provide customised plots and reports from the GIS.
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Ability to resolve data conflicts in a logical and consistent manner.
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The system users are encouraged to participate in data integrity and in the
use of the GIS for their information needs.
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Excellent customer relations.
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Advice issued is communicated effectively, thorough and helpful having
regard to the needs of GIS users.
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Compilation of thorough and concise reports and internal memorandums.
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High level of customer satisfaction for all dealings with internal and external
customers.
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Internal referrals, reports, and correspondence are prepared within the
timeframes agreed to with the Land Information Coordinator / Manager
Business Technology.
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Communicates to the Land Information Coordinator / Manager Business
Technology of emerging or current issues which may impact on the level of
service or the professional image of the section.
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Site inspections as required.
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Carry out any other duties as may be directed by the Land Information
Coordinator, Manager Business Technology or the Director of Finance and
Corporate Strategy.
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SELECTION CRITERIA:
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Relevant experience in accordance with requirements of Position Description.
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Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations.
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Computer Literate.
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Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
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Ability to work within a team environment.
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Availability to work flexible working hours.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
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As per Council’s Performance Management System.
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Ability to achieve results as part of a team-based work environment.
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Ability to achieve results in an unsupervised work environment.
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Ability to resolve data conflicts in a logical and consistent manner.
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High level of customer satisfaction for all dealings with internal and external
customers.
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High level of accuracy (99%) for all data entered into Council's Geographic
Information System.
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Internal referrals, reports, and correspondence are prepared within the
timeframes agreed to with the Land Information Coordinator / Manager
Business Technology.
Employee Name (PRINT):
Employee Sighted and Agreed:
Date:
Supervisor Name (PRINT):
Authorised by Supervisor:
Date:
Position Description- Geographical Systems Officer (BCC642, BCC635)