Job Title
Data Support Officer - Biodiversity Initiatives
About the Role
This is a temporary full-time position working with a large Public Sector organisation to collect, collate, manage and disseminate robust spatial data sets for biodiversity initiatives. Duties will include providing a customer-focused record centre, managing and maintaining data sets, and enabling access to data by various audiences.
About You
* You should have a degree or equivalent qualification in Geography, Science (Botany, Zoology, Geology), Environmental Science or related subject(s) and at least six months experience of database applications.
* Knowledge of spatial referencing systems and map reading skills are also required.
The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team and on their own with minimum supervision. A proven interest in natural history and knowledge of biological recording are desirable qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
* To provide a customer-focused record centre for Northern Ireland special data sets.
* To support the Environmental Recording Community to ensure a flow of validated, fit-for-purpose data.
* To manage and maintain data sets.
* To enable access to data by various audiences.
Desirable Qualifications
* A proven interest in natural history.
* Knowledge of biological recording.
* Direct experience of verification of environmental records of any species group.
About This Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to work on biodiversity initiatives and contribute to the collection, management and dissemination of spatial data sets.
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