Arc GIS Geospatial Data Expert

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Summary of the work Maintain and develop our Arc GIS systems. Request data sets. Work with us to understand system architecture and support configuration of geo-related components. On-boarding geo data. Configure geo data to provide operational service to dependent applications. Liaise with users on requirements for publishing maps in terms of scales/layers/area of interest. Specialist role Data engineer Expected Contract Length 12 weeks with potential to extend Latest start date Monday 17 January 2022 Maximum Day Rate £680 per day (incl. VAT) Who Speclialist Work With Work closely with Information Services’ Geospatial Data Manager to help improve functionality for the council’s services that depend on mapping and imagery products and services. What Specialists Work On Northumberland County Council are looking for a specialist Geospatial Developer to configure geographical information services on application hosting environments in support of applications with a dependency on mapping and imagery products and services. Skills & Experience • Experience of managing and configuring ESRI ARC GIS products and data/services • Experience in the support, implementation and development of the ESRI product suite, including desktop and web applications • Experience of providing geo support in the use of operational systems • Expertise in some of the following: MS SQL, FME, Python, SSRS, Oracle, MS Biztalk, xHTML/HTML 5, XML, Java Script & jQuery, Web Services • Expertise in some of the following: WCF, C#/VB.NET, ASP.NET, forms design tools and Local Government applications • Knowledge of the various application specific requirements for mapping in different projections, formats and standards • Knowledge of geospatial concepts and terminology (projection types, coordinate systems etc) • Competence in the use and relevance of ArcGIS products such as Arc Manager and Geometry Service • Familiarity with REST WMS services • Familiarity with setup and support of ArcGIS bespoke applications that use either the JavaScript SDK and/or Flex viewer • Competence in publishing maps via ArcMAP tool and the use or construction of GEO databases via raster catalogue methodology (mosaic will not be available) • Demonstrate compliance with the controls required for a Cyber Risk profile assessed as "Low" - THIS IS A PASS/FAIL. Suppliers who do not meet this criteria will be sifted out Nice to Haves • Experience of dealing with remote groups of stakeholders and managing expectations and communications between disparate groups • Excellent communication skills • Proven organisational ability • Experience working within a Local Government related environment • Experience liaising with industry partners • Ability to gather, analyse and present accurate, consistent messages to governance boards Work Location County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF However it is expected that this work will take place remotely Working Arrangments The work is expected to be undertaken remotely, however there may be occasions where you will need to attend County Hall in Morpeth. The working day is 8 hours to include 30 minutes for lunch. Security Clearance Standard BPSS clearance checks will suffice No. of Specialists to Evaluate 6 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers – 15% • Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions – 15% • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes – 15% • Take responsibility for their work – 15% • Share knowledge and experience with other team members – 10% • Challenge the status quo – 10% • Be comfortable standing up for their discipline – 10% • Can work with clients with low technical expertise – 10% Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there any incumbent? No. There is a Team Lead with GIS responsibilities but little remaining capacity. This opportunity is specifically to address the need to get immediate expertise to help tackle this workload. 2. Does this role fall under IR35? The day rate given is inclusive of VAT just wanted to confirm the day rate excluding Vat is £567 ? Successful applicants will be treated as a consultant and payment made via PO and Invoice therefore it is considered that this role is outside of IR35. The rate is £680 per day including VAT which is indeed £567 when VAT is excluded 3. Is there a possibility the deadline for this request could be extended by a week? Unfortunately not. In order to do this we would need to withdraw the request and resubmit which would unfortunately delay the much needed start for this post. 4. Have you classified this work as inside or outside IR35? Successful applicants will be treated as a consultant and payment made via PO and Invoice therefore it is considered that this role is outside of IR35. 5. Is this opportunity inside or outside IR35? Successful applicants will be treated as a consultant and payment made via PO and Invoice therefore it is considered that this role is outside of IR35. 6. Does the maximum charge out rate of £680 per day include or exclude VAT? The rate is £680 per day including VAT which is £567 when VAT is excluded