Overview:
Join us to save the people of Scotland time, money and lives
The Geographic Information Science and Analysis Team (GI-SAT) sits within the Data Division of the Digital Directorate. Their vision is one where the Scottish Government uses geospatial data systematically and innovatively to improve outcomes in Scotland: saving time, money and lives.
GI-SAT forms part of the corporate GIS specialism within Scottish Government, providing a dedicated geospatial information support service and robust analytical evidence to support all policy areas within the Scottish Government and the wider Scottish public sector. The team also manage the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA) on behalf all Scottish public sector organisations and drive the use of corporate geospatial data, analysis and software ensuring it effectively supports collaboration and strategic decision-making across the organisation and its partners in the wider Scottish public sector.
Responsibilities:
How will you spend your time?
As our GIS Analyst within GI-SAT you will be expected to carry out all types of GIS casework. A strong emphasis will be placed on the ability to undertake intensive geo-statistical and geospatial data creation and analysis, in particular accessibility analysis such as that provided for the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD). Your role will support evidence based policy making across all business areas of Scottish Government.
Typically, your core activities will include:
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Undertake complex geospatial analysis and data creation.
- Carry out mapping and visualisation of geospatial data.
- Maintain regular updates to core datasets both internally and externally via publication of web services.
- Develop new data sources and methodologies to support the evidence-based approach to policy making, ensuring data quality, accessibility (web services and API’s) and metadata standards are adhered to.
- Advise non-technical policy colleagues on the methodology, data sources and processes (and their implications) required for analyses such as those used for the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD).
- Advise policy colleagues on the fit between and implications of comparing various geographies in Scotland, particularly in an urban/rural context.
- Providing ad hoc technical and professional geospatial data advice as well as assisting in the development and support of GIS within other Scottish Government business areas.
- Work closely with Scottish Government Resilience team to provide GIS Analytical support in the event of national emergencies.
Competencies:
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Self Awareness
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Analysis and Use of Evidence
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Communications and Engagement
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Improving Performance
If invited to interview the panel will be looking for evidence of how you meet the above competencies. More details on these are available in the Person Specification.
Essential Criteria & Qualifications:
No specific qualifications are required for this post.
Essential Criteria
1. Proven evidence of carrying out complex spatial analysis involving a range of data sources, such as investigating geographic accessibility.
2. Proven evidence of working within a relational database environment (e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL etc) providing spatial data management support (e.g. data loading, quality assurance, transfer, processing, archiving etc)
3. Proven evidence of automation of spatial data management and analytical tasks with a relevant coding language (e.g. Python, R).
4. Proven evidence of publishing and sharing geospatial information and communicating concepts via the publication of web services and applications.
What we can offer you
A rewarding role where you grow professionally, have a positive impact (potentially on millions) while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Remote Working
Contractually, the base for this post is Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh. However, Scottish Government core has committed to following a hybrid working pattern until at least 2025. We are willing to discuss options for remote working, although there will occasionally be an expectation to attend in-person team and Divisional events, as required.
While Staff are assigned to the base office, there may be a need for travel to other Scottish Government offices/other locations depending on assigned work.
Benefits
We provide an attractive package with extensive benefits:
Salary between £35,196 and £40,246.- £5000 Digital (DDaT) Pay Supplement after a 3-month qualifying period ***
- Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions ranging from 26.6% to 30.3%.
- Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours and flexi time, with potential to accrue up to 4 days off a month.
- 25 Days Annual Leave (increasing in line with service) plus 11.5 days Public & Privilege holidays.
- Access to a wide range of courses offered by the Scottish Digital Academy, plus opportunities to gain professional memberships and academic qualifications.
- Automatic Membership of the Scottish Government DDaT profession and professional development system.
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*** Digital (DDaT) Pay Supplement:
This post attracts a £5000 DDAT pay supplement after a 3 months DDaT competency qualifying period. Pay supplements are temporary payments and are subject to regular review.
How to Apply
The deadline for applications for this post is 01/10/23
To apply please submit the following using our online application process: -
- A CV (no longer than two A4 pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, with particular reference to the essential criteria.
- A Personal Statement (no longer than 750 words) explaining why you consider your personal skills, qualities, and experience suitable for this role, with particular reference to the essential criteria.
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We are unable to progress applications which fail to provide clear evidence of meeting the essential criteria in their CV and Personal Statement.
Please submit your CV and complete the personal statement in the box included, for this role you will also be asked to provide examples against the essential criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
Delivering a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives, and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.
We are focused on hiring the best talent available, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds, working to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.
It’s not essential to be in a similar role right now. You may be working in another field or returning from a career break - the experiences you have gained through this can bring fresh perspectives to our teams and work.
If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact
Richard.Scales@gov.scot
The Scottish Government is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via ScottishGovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot
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