GIS Web-developer (KTP Associate)
Freshwater Biological Association with University of Cumbria
Near Sawrey, Cumbria
Fixed term contract – full time for 12 months
£19000-£21000 pa plus £2,000 training budget and potential bonus
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The Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) in partnership with the University of Cumbria is
offering an opportunity for a graduate or post graduate wanting to develop skills and
experience by working on an innovative GIS web-development project.
The Freshwater Biological Association (FBA), a registered charity and company limited by
guarantee, promotes the study and application of freshwater biology. Established in 1929, it
is the country’s foremost provider of freshwater information through membership services,
research support and information dissemination.
A key activity is managing digital environmental datasets for Defra, Environment Agency and
NGOs, using a library archiving standard along with attention to long term viability and
accessibility of open access data (including documents, images etc.).
The role will involve creating, implementing and exploiting a GIS-enabled, standardscompliant on-line recording tool for collating freshwater biological records for use by nonscientists. The post holder will also be required to investigate sustainable income streams
involving the newly developed tool.
This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) appointment in which the candidate will
be supported in their role by University academics while working full-time at the Freshwater
Biological Association. The University of Cumbria will employ the post holder.
Essential:
Candidates should have a BA or BSc (2:1 or above) or post graduate degree in the area of
Computing/Business Studies with excellent web development skills. Good communication,
networking and interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to work on your own
initiative and as part of a small team.
Desirable:
Experience of GIS and experience or interest in ecology and community engagement.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Michael Haft, at the FBA
e-mail: mhaft@fba.org.uk Telephone: 015394 42468
To apply for this post please visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/jobs
The closing date for this post is Noon on 22nd April 2013
Interview date 9th May 2013
Reference: 082S12
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UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post:
GIS Web-developer
Salary:
£19000-£21000
Location:
Freshwater Biological Association, Far Sawrey, Cumbria
Responsible to:
Dr Michael Haft, Bioinformatics & Web-development Manager,
FBA
Job Purpose:
To create, implement and exploit a GIS-enabled,
compliant on-line recording tool for collating
biological records for use by non-scientists and to
sustainable income streams involving the newly
tool.
Other Conditions:
This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) appointment
in which the candidate will be supported in their role by
University academics while working full-time at the Freshwater
Biological Association. The University of Cumbria will employ
the post holder. There will be a £2,000 training budget.
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The post holder may be required to travel between the FBA Offices and the University. The
University makes use of videoconference facilities to minimise travel wherever possible.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
Responsible to the Bioinformatics & Web-development Manager, your principal role will be to
interact with end-users to gather requirements as well as build on and maintain existing
systems. These currently include a variety of Drupal-based websites, most specifically the
Riverfly Partnership website. You will also be involved in the integration of these systems
with other components of the FBA information architecture. The principle aims of the current
project involve developing appropriate metadata standards compliant input tools and
integrating them into digital archive infrastructure already being developed at the FBA. In
addition to this you will develop GIS functionality to incorporate into the archive systems for
online biological recording interfaces; you will also be encouraged to become involved in
other FBA activities as appropriate.
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UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR SUPPORT POSTS
Post Title:
Location:
Cumbria
Criteria
GIS Web-developer
Freshwater Biological Association,
Qualifications
BA/BSc (2:1) or postgraduate qualification in relevant
subject obtained within the last 5 years
Experience
Computing/Business Studies background, training and
education
Salary: £19000-£21000
Essential
or
Desirable
To be identified by:
(e.g. Application form,
interview, test)
Essential
Application Form
Essential
Application Form / Interview
Experience of using Drupal or one or more Geographic
Information Systems for spatial data presentation and
analysis
Desirable
Application Form / Interview
Experience or interest in ecology/community
engagement
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Desirable
Application Form / Interview
Web development skills including html, css, JavaScript,
PHP and one or more server side technologies
development
Essential
Application Form / Interview
Ability to integrate data into dynamically generated web
pages using a combination of server side technology
and client side scripting
Desirable
Application form / Interview
Knowledge of community engagement techniques
Desirable
Application Form / Interview
Knowledge of ecology
Desirable
Application Form / Interview
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Essential
Application Form / Interview
Good networking and excellent interpersonal skills
Essential
Application Form/ Interview
Highly motivated and enthusiastic, and able to enthuse
and motivate others
Essential
Application Form/ Interview
Ability to work as part of a small team and alongside
academics
Essential
Application Form/ Interview
Marketing skills
Desirable
Application Form/ Interview
Ability to negotiate effectively and work productively
with external partners
Desirable
Application Form/ Interview
Confident, professional and business-like
Essential
Application Form/ Interview
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