Applications Developer
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
NSW Department of Rural Fire Service
Rosehill NSW
Position No. 02/61

Total remuneration package to: $66,497.00 ($55,113.00-$61,006.00) Employer’s contribution to superannuation and annualised leave loading.

This position plays an important role in technical development of the Rural Fire Service GIS environment. The incumbent will develop GIS, support corporate knowledge of GIS techniques and technologies and continue to raise the profile of GIS in the RFS by deploying innovative and useful applications.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor degree in IT or Science disciplines specialising in Geomatics and Information Technologies with at least four years post-graduate experience or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated expertise with Information Systems especially Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, statistical analysis software packages and relational databases.
• Proficiency in developing relational DBMS. Extensive knowledge of MapInfo products including MapInfo Professional, EasiMaps, MapBasic and SpatialWare.
• Knowledge of internet/GIS technologies including MapX, MapXtreme and MapXMobile.
• Knowledge of ESRI GIS products.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in VBA, MapBasic and Java. Knowledge of Unix and PC Operating Systems.
• Well developed and demonstrable spatial analysis skills including fire modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly master new computer applications and languages.
• Knowledge and understanding of equal employment opportunity (EEO)
• Knowledge and understanding of ethical practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of Ethnic Affairs Priority Statement (EAPS)
• Knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety (OHS)
  

Notes:
Positions advertised are currently situated at the locations identified but may be subject to relocation due to organisational requirements. The position(s) advertised may require the successful applicant(s) to wear the prescribed uniform of the NSW Rural Fire
Service.

Applications should be accompanied by the job application form contained in the information package. This information can also be accessed through the Service’s website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and applicants can apply for this position online at
www.jobs.nsw.gov.au

Inquirie:Phil Meredith (02) 8845-3575

Information Package: NSW Rural Fire Service http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Applications to:
The Senior Employee Relations Officer, NSW Rural Fire Service, Unit 5, 175-179 James Ruse Drive, Rosehill NSW 2142.

Closing date 20 September 2002
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