Vacancy - Data Technician

Salary range £21,203 - £30,131 +attractive Civil Service Pension options, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working arrangements, subsidised gym membership and payment of professional fees

The Coal Authority was established by Parliament in 1994 and is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) which reports to the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are key to the Authority’s operational and commercial activities and centre on the use of products from Star-APIC and ESRI. The Authority’s Mining Reports and Surface Damage (MRSDS) service currently produces around 500,000 coal mining reports per annum.

The Role

Management of the specialist Data team and reporting to the Senior Mining Information Manager you will:

• Take a lead role in the development of GIS based software
• Be responsible for maintaining the accuracy of information within the database
• Perform bespoke Geographic Information Systems based queries and data extracts
• Provide technical support to the MRSDS service
• Assist with the design and development of new software

The ideal candidate will preferably have:

• A degree or equivalent in GIS or an associated relevant discipline
• Experience of working with maps and map based computer systems
• Experience of Geographic Information Systems, Microsoft and Unix Operating systems and Microsoft Office software
• A good understanding of map and co-ordinate systems and their usage in conjunction with mining engineering
• The ability to prioritise workloads and to meet tight deadlines whilst managing a high and varied workload
• A flexible and pro-active approach, be self motivated, confident and an enthusiastic team player

Job description for Data Technician vacancy

CVs and supporting letters, including current salary details, should be e-mailed to recruitment@coal.gov.uk. Alternatively, applications can be posted to Elaine Oldfield, HR Officer, The Coal Authority, 200 Lichfield Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. NG18 4RG.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 3rd September 2008. 

Interviews for the position will be held on 17th September 2008.

The Coal Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer and an Investor In People