GIS Technical Specialist - 33085

GIS Technical Specialist - 33085
1
South West
Bath , Bristol
DEFRA GRP EA HORIZON HOUSE, BS1 5AH, DEFRA GRP EA RIVERS HOUSE TWERTON, BA2 1DQ
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Operational Delivery
Full Time
£43,198

01/03/2026, 23:55 hours

TSS05 Technical & Scientific Services, Grade 5

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An exciting opportunity has arisen in our team for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person with GIS, EO and Remote Sensing skills, with Geospatial data analysis, coding and management knowledge.

In this role, you will work closely with all the team members, supporting our projects, programmes and developing our spatial analysis capabilities.

Your work will involve:

Spatial data analysis, extensively with ESRI ArcGIS Pro along with development and automation of workflows using R/Python code and model builder. With a very good understanding of geospatial data, you will be working with different types and formats, such as file geodatabases, geopackages and advanced feature editing tools.

Geospatial data management, including data quality assurance, leading metadata standards resolving issues. Creation and management of relational databases, role profiles and access controls. A knowledge of Open data standards.

Using geoprocessing tools to perform spatial analysis of remote sensing data, including Lidar, aerial photography, satellite and hyperspectral systems. Work with point cloud formats, including classification, creation of elevation surface models, mosaic datasets and understanding use of optimal formats for performance and storage.

The team is moving to a Microsoft Azure Cloud environment, this role will be expected to develop an extensive relevant knowledge.

You’ll be able to demonstrate the ability to meet challenging deadlines and can provide technical training and support to fellow team members.

Responding to incidents is a core part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.

 

A commitment to your own professional development, with an eye to future developments and how these can drive improvements.

 

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.

The Geomatics team, within National Monitoring Survey, provide a range of specialist services, to enable effective evidence to be used across the business. This includes collection and analysis of the highest quality Lidar, Aerial Photography, Bathymetry & Satellite data. The team works with National & Area teams to co-deliver all the monitoring requirements of the Environment Agency and the wider environmental community.

You will demonstrate you have a high level of competence in GIS, EO & Geospatial data analysis and management.

Proven advanced GIS skills including, for example using ESRI ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, and FME. Proven advanced coding, such as in R/Python. Desirable experience in GIS Enterprise systems, for example ESRI Enterprise.

Proven Geospatial data management experience including relational databases, formats, standards and quality assurance. Organising/managing/maintaining large volumes of raster datasets to ensure maximal accessibility to users. Desirable experience in configuration and management of SQL geodatabase server including role profiles and database schemas.

Remote sensing knowledge and experience. A good understanding of Lidar and optical remotely sensed data and related issues including spatial data accuracy / precision, spatial & temporal resolution, coordinate systems, transformation, editing, GNSS time and formats.

Desirable experience skills:

  • Microsoft Azure Cloud, an understanding of fundamentals.
  • Other developer skills, for example Microsoft Power Platform.

The team is national. Base location for role is Bath/Bristol, you are expected to work from the Bath office at least once a week for team effectiveness.

Role requires UK Security Check (SC) clearance. To be eligible you will have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and be able to provide a verifiable employment history. Currently we do not support/sponsor visa applications.

The post is full-time, requests for other working patterns will be considered.

Interviews will be held in person at the Bath Office (not online).

For any questions, please contact andrew.richman@environment-agency.gov.uk

Your answers, application and interview, will be assessed using the STAR technique, linked to the skills / experience required for the role.

Feedback is not available at sift stage.

Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares spatial data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Provide an example(s) that demonstrates a high level of competence in spatial data management, including any coding experience you have, for example Python and an extensive in-depth knowledge of GIS.
Please provide evidence of how you meet this competency in your answer.
Please show how your answer is relevant to the job description.

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.

CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for interview selection.

If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is not available at first sift stage.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions
In this role you will be required to regularly take decisions and solve problems – sometimes related to workflow processes and sometimes in relation to technical data. Tell us about a time when you have had to co-ordinate information from a variety of sources to solve a difficult technical problem.
Please provide evidence of how you meet this competency in your answers. Please show how your answer is relevant to the job description
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Please tell us about a time that you have developed and implemented improvements to a method or way of working in relation to a spatial data analysis scenario.
Please provide evidence of how you meet this competency in your answers. Please show how your answer is relevant to the job description.
Scientific Knowledge
Applies scientific knowledge (various disciplines, depending on team role) to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
You will have good attention to detail, have analytical and problem-solving skills, and will deliver work to high standards and be able to prioritise and organise your tasks to achieve results.
Please provide an example(s) that demonstrate your relevant scientific knowledge, to a high level of competence in remote sensing techniques and Earth Observation analysis.
Please show how your answer is relevant to the job description.

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.

CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for interview selection.

If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is not available at first sift stage.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the  Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.