Geospatial Analyst

Job Description

The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB), formerly known as Native Land Trust Board (NLTB) derives its existence from the Native Land Trust Act of 1940. Its core mandate is to manage iTaukei Lands with its Vision “To Excel in Land Services and the Economic Empowerment of our Landowners” TLTB Core Business is Sustainable Land Development to enrich the lives and livelihoods of our landowners. Our organizational Values are – Trust & Transparency, Accountability, United. Knowledgeable, Effectiveness & Efficiency and Integrity & Inclusivity.

There is a functional reporting relationship to the Geospatial Information Coordinator to ensure geospatial strategic direction development and compliance. The position reports to the Geospatial Information Coordinator and does not have any dependent role reporting to it. The role provides technical support to the staff and also support TLTB Land Management Service delivery through the provision of maps, plans and other digital information. Ensuring and monitoring the Departments Information System in the Region is updated accurately and timely through digitizing, scanning, charting or Global Positioning System (GPS) Survey. Ensure that the Regional Office is aware of the LIS/GIS/RS developments within TLTB and external.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders

1. Outcome

1. Growth - Leases Application Processing

Confirmation/completion of land availability works (includes Reserve consideration)
Timeliness, compliance, efficiency & effectiveness.
Preparation of records competent and complete in: Locality, Detail Sheet; Coordinates; Landsoft Inputs; Chart as Processing.
Extracting and correction of GPS data when regions are facing issues with their connections.
Republic summary 3D Maps to SRO (Monthly).
Qelemaroroi View updated twice a month.
Meetings attended with or on behalf of GIC.
GIS Trainings conducted with and or on behalf of GIC.
Data request from outside organization attended after the approval of GIC.

2. Support

Teaching and showing basics of GIS applications within the board to new Project officers under the technical teams or any other staffs interested in using any applications available.
Identifying and uploading online market place sites on the Online Market place layer for DMO and GA for drone footage tours.
Downloads Landsoft data on ‘land charted in GIS’ & cross check with chartings on the lease master layer.
Cross checks chartings – monthly (Contacts officers associated with the charting if there are any red flags)
Last minute training request by officers on how to use some of the GIS applications attended to.
Admin for Arconline Services.
Admin for Pathfinder access.
Conducts Installation of GIS applications.
Extraction of Survey data from RTK Machine.
Survey data plotted.
3D Models for online market place.
Generating of contours for scheme plan.
Senior Surveyor field request from GA attended.
Drone flights request and or drone software issues faced by the Boards drone pilots attended to.

3. Mapping

Maps and plans associated with the applications and other processes are prepared in accordance with agreed client service standards.
Lease Diagrams: IOT, AFL, TAW, Registered lease.
Interface and relationship with external registered surveyors maintained.
GIS database and information for the region is updated in an accurate and timely manner.
Upload/Download-Navigation/Lease is conducted in a timely manner.
Boundary disputes attended to in a timely manner when required.

4. Efficient Work Practices

Accuracy and timeliness in GIS and GPS functions.
Knowledge of land management and valuation principles and practice applied.

5. Legal Compliance

TLTB is 100% compliant with the Fiji Land tenure systems and all relevant legislation and regulation.

6. Risk Management

Validation of uncharted leases and 100% inclusion in Leasemaster captured lease data is maintained.
Impact through SI and Endorsement conditions ensured (i.e. arrears clearance before issuance/endorsement).
Customer dissatisfaction addressed in a timely fashion.
OHS compliant

7 Customer Service

Quality and efficient customer service for internal and external clients of the Board.

8. TLTB image and values standards demonstrated at all times

Integrity of information maintained.
confidentiality of information ensured.
professional and ethical standards sustained.
Participated in the Business Excellence Framework, Quality Circle and 5s.

9. Continuous Learning

Continuous learning and development of own skills and knowledge base is ensured.

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Technology Application	Apply technology.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Certificate	GIS
Preferred
Diploma	GIS/Survey
Desirable
Degree	GIS/Survey, Geospatial Science

Work Knowledge and Experience

2 years of highly relevant experience in a specific area of work, requiring specialized training
Understanding of and appreciation of the Fiji land tenure system and associated legislation and key stakeholder requirements
Experience in land mapping and land surveying
Experience with and knowledge of GIS
Demonstrated ability to be self managing and meet work deadlines
Evidence of self motivation and initiative
Evidence of well-developed analytical and written skills
Demonstrated commitment to quality customer service
Evidence of commitment to team work
Establishes high personal standards and serves as an effective role model
Demonstrates basic computer literacy and wordprocessing skills
A relevant working knowledge of Landsoft and ability to use ArcGIS and GPS
Some experience In Autocad And SDR Mapping would assist in understanding
Negotiation and consultation skills demonstrated

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Knowledge of another language
Professional Associations
Membership of appropriate Professional Institutions
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Drivers Licence

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Area Managers
Employees
External
Clients
Customers
General Public
Industry Associations
Tenants

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Integrity	Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Reliable	Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
Interpersonal Styles
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Self Sufficient and Assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Disciplined / Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach
Well Organized	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner

Suva, Fiji

Location

20 Jul 2024

Date Posted

1 month ago

Closing Date

N/A

Salary

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