National Broadband Ireland (NBI) is currently accepting applications for the role of GIS Technician to join their growing team! Overview
We're National Broadband Ireland and we're delivering the largest telecommunications project that Ireland has ever seen. We're designing, building and operating Ireland's new, high-speed wholesale broadband network under the National Broadband Plan. Our aim is to radically transform the country's broadband landscape through the delivery of quality, affordable high-speed broadband to all parts of Ireland where such services are not available commercially.
The NBI™ network using a combination of State subsidy and commercial investment will deliver high-speed broadband to over 1.1 million people and over 569,000 premises in Ireland. No matter how remote or rural, no town, village or community will be left behind. NBI will be responsible for the management of the new national broadband network for the next 25 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create maps to support the rollout of the network including maps for Local Authority Applications
• Update and maintain maps of as built recording from NBI's suppliers
• Standardise datasets from third party operators (file types, coordinate conversion)
• Validate information from third party providers
• Prepare work packs and reports to access third party network
• Create and maintain dashboards for build progress reporting.
• Standardise and automate transfer of GIS data
• Coordinate and control GIS licencing and user access
• Liaising with external resource/service providers and datasets, e.g. Ordnance Survey, Geo Directory.
• Other duties as required from time to time
• Defining, promoting and enforcing strong governance including applications, security and company standards

Knowledge & Experience:

• A qualification in GIS and/or at least 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Good working knowledge required of these systems; Arc GIS, QGIS
• Knowledge of spatial datasets (e.g. OSI, Geo Directory, Aerial Photography, Imagery) an advantage
• Strong understanding of IT concepts. Knowledge of IT Web, Mobile and DB Infrastructure related to GIS systems.
• Understanding of GIS principles and concepts
• Proven ability to create and develop good working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals, coupled with the ability to gain commitment from others
• Have excellent analytical skills and be able to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and propose and implement solutions
• Proactively identifying new areas of learning and using such knowledge and skill on the job
• Ability to set own high standards of performance and delivering desired results
• Excellent ambassador for NBI, promoting the organisation and role modelling NBI's values.

Competency Profile:
Business Competencies
Results Focus

• Monitors progress against work plan and where necessary adapts the work plan ensuring relevant others are aware of changes,
• Demonstrates a "can do" attitude when faced with obstacles or challenging targets; will work outside own comfort zone

Innovation

• Searches for new ideas, building on and adapting new approaches to fit the needs of the business
• Readily tries new or untested ideas if a potential benefit can be seen and assesses value add, financial impacts and risks of new ideas /processes.
• Develops methods or approaches to achieve objectives more effectively and efficiently
• Explores and develops original or future oriented ideas, using a range of sources / processes to stimulate own thinking

Problem solving

• Processes/methods to analyse routine information identifying alternative solutions when a problem arises.
• Can logically chooses the best course of action, checking with others if uncertain

Strategic Perspective

• Ensures a high level of commitment and understanding of strategic objectives and business direction within own area and translates broad strategies into specific goals, objectives and responsibilities, identifying priority short- and long-term objectives

People Competencies
Leadership

• Ability to set clear priorities and expectations for self and lead by example creating and sustaining
• Can instil confidence in technical competence

Coaching & Development

• Helps others to identify ways to improve their performance, giving practical suggestions when required
• Encourages and provides support to peers

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively and encourages cross disciplinary working between teams

Oral & Written Communication

• Can turn complex information / ideas into documents which are clear and concise and accessible to the non-specialist.
• Completes reports for senior management with a clear structure and logical flow. Reinforces messages with effective use of visual aids

Interpersonal Skills

• Always takes an interest in people and shows consideration for others' perspectives, beliefs and feelings.
• Is aware of own strengths and limitations in dealings with others, and plays to own abilities

Influencing & Winning Commitment

• Will establish credibility and respect based on demonstrated expertise and can persuades and convinces others using fact, logic and concrete examples