GIS Technician

QUALIFICATIONS

CHARACTER

Candidates shall be of good character

HEALTH

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms have –

(a) (i) A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major awards (i.e. honours degree) or higher in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) plus 2 years directly relevant, recent experience.

OR

(ii) A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major awards (i.e. honours degree) with Geographic Information Systems taken in the final year and at least 3 years directly relevant, recent experience.

OR

(iii) A qualification at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major awards (i.e. ordinary degree) or higher in Geographic Information Systems plus 3 years directly relevant, recent experience.

OR

(iv) A qualification at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) plus at least 4 years directly relevant, recent experience.

and

(b) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:

Each candidate is required to upload documents, where applicable, to support their claim to meet the above criteria as part of the application process. In addition, where a candidate claims in their application to possess educational or other qualifications that are not part of the requirements above, the candidate will also be required to upload proof they hold same. Failure to do so may result in your application receiving no further consideration.

Directly Relevant, Recent Experience Requirements:

Each candidate shall have demonstrable knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Good working knowledge of GIS technologies particularly ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, ArcPro, FME and FME server.

• Good working knowledge of GIS principles and concepts e.g. grids, projections, transformations, accuracy etc.

• Experience in managing spatial data and databases.

• Experience in the effective management and documentation of data structures, applications, and processes.

• An ability to deal with complex problems or situations while adopting a solution-focused and creative approach.

• Have strong IT and graphic skills and proven ability to present maps and documents to a high standard.

Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:

(a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or

(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

(d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or

(e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or

(f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.

PERSON PROFILE

DUTIES:

The duties of the post shall be to give to the local authority under the direction and supervision of its appropriate employee, such services of an executive, supervisory and advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers and duties and shall include the duty of deputising for other employees of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any other local authority.

The key duties and responsibilities of the post include but are not limited to, the following:

• Creation, updating and maintenance of Planning GIS databases specific to the preparation, monitoring and review of the Development Plan and local area plans.

• Graphic production of a wide range of maps and diagrams to be published as part of the Development Plan and local area plans (e.g., land use zoning, spatially defined objectives, infrastructural networks etc.).

• Creation, updating and maintenance of the planning registers; planning applications, exempted developments, part 8 and 9 developments, by ensuring that data entry is in the correct format.

• Preparation of datasets to be sent to the Department websites, e.g., Myplan.

• Data collection and research for development plans.

• Surveys of land use, vacant properties and services of towns and villages.

• Preparation of mapping and graphic design in development plans.

• Conversion of GIS layers into other formats, e.g., AutoCAD, Google Earth, Mapinfo.

• Research and preparation of charts, diagrams, and maps for publications by Wexford County Council e.g. URDF / RRDF applications.

• Assist with the implementation of both Internal and External MapViewers.

• Liaise with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work.

• Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultation.

• Manage work flows and produce regular progress reports on all aspects of area of responsibility.

• Operate the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned e.g. CAD, Graphics, PowerPoint.

• Maintain and update, on an ongoing basis, existing mapping and GIS datasets as required.

• Transform GIS Data into different formats and re-project using FME.

• Support the use of standards and best practices in regard to metadata and data cataloguing.

• Production and use of map services and datasets from external organisations such as Ordnance Survey Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Geological Survey of Ireland.

• ArcGIS desktop and ArcGIS Pro map creation, printing, user support.

• Provide training and support in GIS related software and systems to Council staff.

• Provide training and support to the public on all public-facing GIS systems.

• Any other duties which may be assigned.

Candidates must also:

• Have excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.

• Have satisfactory knowledge of Local Government in Ireland.

• Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned;

• Be suitable on grounds of character;

• Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they:

• Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed;

• Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The post, whether temporary or permanent, is whole-time and pensionable.

Persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority who are liable to pay Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children).

All persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme.

For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from 01/01/2013, superannuation contributions are 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration.

Probation:

Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of Wexford County Council is appointed, the following provisions shall apply:

(a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold such employment on probation;

(b) Such period shall be 6 months, but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period;

(c) Such person shall cease to hold such employment at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory.

The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their employment or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. An allowance may also be payable in respect of travel expenses and subsistence.

€52,761 - €63,109 (LSI 2) (from 1st June 2026)

Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government.

Appointees who are not existing public servants will enter at the minimum point of the scale.

Health:

For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before being appointed, to undergo at their expense, a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Defects reported as a result of this examination must be remedied before appointment. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate.

Retirement/Superannuation

Single Public Service Pension Scheme:

Effective from 1st January, 2013, The Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks.

All new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January, 2013 are, in general, members of the Single Scheme.

Pension Age: Minimum pension age of 66 years (rising to 67 and 68 in line with State Pension age changes). Scheme Members must retire at the age of 70 years.

New entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st April, 2004.

Retirement Age will be determined by the terms of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004. The Act introduces new retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st April, 2004. For new entrants there is no compulsory retirement age and 65 is the earliest age at which retirement benefits can be paid. In all other cases, 60 years is the minimum retirement age, with 70 years being the maximum retirement age.

Driving Licence

When required to do so holders of the office may be required to drive a motor car in the course of their duties and should therefore, hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles free from endorsement and disqualification.

Residence

The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof.