Draughtsman (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Public Service (JPS)

The incumbent is responsible for establishing, updating, maintaining and carrying out analyses relevant to the functions of the GIS department.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent is responsible for establishing, updating, maintaining and carrying out analyses relevant to the functions of the GIS department. This includes ensuring the quality, accuracy and timeliness of GIS databases and system are updated and deployed to users. The incumbent is also responsible for directly supporting special projects such as asset mapping and customer to feeder/transformer mapping in meeting the company’s objectives.

Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for creating, updating, maintaining drawings and carrying out functions relevant to the Drawing Office. This includes executing Electrical Distribution, Substation, Transmission, Power Stations and System Protection Design Drawings to support engineers. The incumbent is also responsible for using GIS tools, such as GPS and GIS software to meet the Drawing Office and Engineers Drawing requirements.

EDUCATION, SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES & EXPERIENCE

• A Diploma in the field of geography, computer science, engineering, surveying, planning or in related GIS field.
• At least one (1) year experience in GIS mapping and application.
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Sound judgment, analytical, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of integrated GIS/GPS, principles, systems and technologies.
• Sound knowledge of relevant GIS software/products such as ArcView, Arc Edit, Arc Info and Geo-databases.
• Sound knowledge of Auto CAD Software.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Competence in data analysis and interpretation.

ELEMENTS OF MAJOR DUTIES

• Performs technical duties in the maintenance, development and operation of geographic information systems.
• Creates, maintainS and editS departmental spatial databases, including the preparation of data dictionaries and documentation.
• Prepares and execute queries of individual electronic databases and thematic maps, producing products that include, but are not limited to maps, tables, plots, charts and graphs.
• Using GIS and other technologies, prepares a variety of analyses of electronic information, including the preparation of multi-layered and linked thematic maps and tabular data.
• Prepares graphic materials showing the results of these analyses; and assist staff in interpreting the results.
• Ensures the quality and accuracy of a variety of geographic information system data, including researching and revising maps and data from other data systems.
• Operates a variety of geographic information system input and output devices, including GPS instruments, digitizing boards, scanners, printers and plotters.
• Conducts field audits to verify and validate JPS distribution feeder assets and related attributes.
• Creates, edit and maintain Electrical Distribution, Substation, Transmission, Power Stations and System Protection Design Drawings using Auto CAD Software.
• Uses GPS coordinates of JPS Co Electrical features and land base features to create geo-referenced Electrical Distribution Designs using GIS Software and Auto CAD software.

Please apply by sending detailed resumes to: careers@jpsco.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.