GIS Service Technician

Overview We're looking for a proactive GIS Service Technician to support and develop enterprise mapping services, spatial datasets, and cloud-based GIS technologies. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality GIS services while contributing to exciting digital transformation initiatives across Historic Environment Scotland. Starting salary: £34,721 per year (with a £4,000 Personal Development Allowance after successful completion of 9 months' service) Contract type: Permanent Grade: Grade 3 Location: Longmore House, Edinburgh (with hybrid working) Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week Interviews: To be held in person at Longmore House, Edinburgh on Week Commencing 1st October Key Responsibilities The GIS Service Technician will support the operation and development of HES GIS services, applications, and spatial datasets. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining GIS web services and data pipelines. Assisting with incidents and service requests. Supporting system upgrades and licensing. Working with colleagues across GIS, Oracle, infrastructure, and web development teams to deliver reliable and effective GIS solutions for both internal and public-facing services. Continuously developing and enhancing GIS applications. Requirements Essential Criteria: Knowledge of working with GIS within a spatial database environment, including ETL processes. Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and transformation. Experience in managing GIS servers and data pipelines. Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical information in a non-technical way. Python scripting specifically ArcPy and geoprocessing tools. Proven ability to continuously develop and enhance GIS applications. Experience in working with cross-functional teams and coordinating with various departments. Additional Information: Candidates must have current right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available at this time). Benefits Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme – 28% employer contribution 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) + 11.5 public holidays Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions Support for further education and personal development Study leave for work-related courses Flexible working hours (where appropriate) Free entry to all HES properties (with up to three guests) Free entry to English Heritage, Manx, and Cadw properties