Purpose of the Post.
The post is to be based within the NMWTRA Environment and Climate Change Team and the purpose is to continually improve the end users use and managment of spatial data predominantly within this team although with the requirement to also work across all NMWTRA services, Partner authorities and other stakeholders through analysis, design, implementation and support of spatial technology-based solutions including cloud and on premise based, in order to ensure the delivery of environmental management and a reliable trunk road network on an All Wales basis on behalf of the Welsh Government.
 
Responsibility for functions. e.g. staff, budgets, equipment
 Key responsibilities include:
• Responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing, maintaining and documenting spatial data management systems for the Agency. With support from others, linking GIS data into environmental and financial management and operational IT systems, and where applicable the procurement of associated services and equipment.
• Production of associated reports through specialist knowledge of geo-referenced datasets and their analysis tools within spatial management systems and presenting to Agency senior management to assist in the decision-making process.
• Responsible for the data cleansing, maintenance and analysis of various asset inventory datasets associated with the strategic road network such as drainage, environmental etc..
• Create solutions using best practice and maintain knowledge of current best practices.
• Design and implementation of spatial IT systems, equipment and data held, ensuring solutions are developed in a futureproof manner.
• Security of commercially or any sensitive data and physical IT equipment.
• Suuporting internal and external teams in the development of IT solutions.
• Delivery of objectives within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Responsibility for specialist IT equipment and licencing of software.
• Development and maintenance of any existing and future Management System.
• Responsibility for project management of systems. Including the production and review of technical specifications.
• Responsible for the production and implementation of policies and procedures around new systems and their operation. 
• Production and implementation of policies and procedures for implemented solutions.
• Promote self learning in the organisation by providing training of end users in the use of specialist IT and data management systems.
 
 
Main Duties.
 Scope, Development and Design
The development and implementation of innovative and creative business/analysis systems within the Agency by utilising their expertise to support successful business development programmes, using a range of specialist disciplines including but not limited to:
• Specialist knowledge of GIS applications and tools,
• Business process management software, 
• Relational database management systems, 
• Microsoft Business intelligence software 
• Integrated development environment software
To adopt and maintain an innovative and imaginative outlook relating to the development of solutions including management reports. 
 
The development, implementation, maintenance and promote, spatial systems (IT) for the Agency including technical support. 
 
Developing spatial management systems for the Agency, driven by existing and evolving business needs in accordance with the requirements of the Welsh Government Managing Agency Agreement (WGMAA). 
 
Advising and liaising with Welsh Government, Trunk Road Agents and their partner organisations with regard to information management issues with the aim of making best and appropriate use of information throughout the organisations and across the whole range of operations and activities. This will support performance management systems and the decision-making process for senior Agency managers.
 
Work with external system owners, Data Management and ICT Support to provide data interconnectivity between systems.
Implementation
 
To establish, prioritise and promote programmes for the development and implementation of spatial information technology systems required by the Agency. As much of this work is the delivery of improvements to historical and new spatial datasets and incorporation in legacy and new software-based systems, the ability to work in circumstances where policy, procedures and working standards only provide minimal guidance is essential. It is also important to understand and manage the effects that failures of these systems could have on the organisation as a whole. 
 
Undertake rigorous testing of the developed systems to minimise consequential operational risk associated with the services provided by NMWTRA on behalf of the public/WG. 
 
Ensuring the availability of the necessary information required to review performance indicators for both the Agency and the WG. 
 
Using support, tact, persuasion and sensitivity, provide training for staff members and Partner Authorities for existing and newly designed or upgraded systems as required.
 
Contribute to the applications strategy by applying knowledge of technology/products and providing advice on certain specific areas for the application in order to meet the business needs.
 
Carry out required activities to allow the migration from any existing system to next agreed level, utilising migration tools as appropriate.
 
Undertake quality checks of the developed software or datasets in accordance with the agents ISO 9001 accreditation. 
 
To lead teams through business process change during the implementation of software or information improvements which may cause matters that are likely to be contentious or complex. This will require tact, persuasion and sensitivity to achieve the business outcome.
Maintenance
The maintenance of computer-based systems (IT) for the Agency including the correct recording of network and inventory records. 
General
Ensure that Health and Safety matters are fully considered and managed in all aspects of the work of the Agency, and compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy. 
 
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. In this context, to monitor technological and other developments in the industry, including new methods, with the aim of adopting best practice wherever appropriate within the organisation. 
 
Work with Agency staff in fulfilling their technical, financial and administrative duties.
Co-operate and liaise with staff from other Departments of the Council, and Partner Authorities in order to promote the effective management of the Agency. 
 
Supervise and provide guidance on work carried out by contractors and consultants.
Responsibility for self-development.
Operate within the Council’s policies and procedures in relation to equal opportunities and equality. 
 
Responsibility for information management in accordance with the Council’s information management standards and guidelines. Ensure that personal information is handled in compliance with Data Protection legislation 
 
The above list of duties is only an outline. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties relevant to the nature and scale of the post, in accordance with reasonable requests from the Line Manager.
 
Special Circumstances. e.g. the need to work unsociable hours, special working arrangements etc.
 Though the majority of the role will be based in an office environment, there may be a requirement that the post holder needs to undertake work on site, perform tasks which are outside normal working hours is required to assist the Agency with the implementation of new systems and updates.