Technical planning officer

Main responsibilities

- Collects and analyses local and regional hazard data utilizing GIS software as it relates to mitigation planning and prevention and ensuring that such findings are utilized to reduced hazard impact on the built environment
- Assists in the implementation and monitoring of the mitigation measures
- Maintains close liaison with public sector agencies and other organisations involved in scientific monitoring, hazard mitigation planning, where necessary, supplying such organisations through the STPM with data and the results of research conducted by the DDM.
- Prepares and distributes maps – with related natural science data and other related material – among agencies concerned, ensuring maintenance of in-hose records on maps and computerized systems on a continuing basis
- Examine and analyze the vulnerability of the essential utilities, critical facilities and lifelines in order to prescribe remedial measures that will ensure the continued operation of these services and utilities in times of emergencies or disasters.
- Ensures the establishment of an effective and efficient scientific monitoring information, data storage and retrieval system preferably on a Geographic Information System (GIS) and assist other agencies in coordination of National GIS data
- Identifies areas in urban, regional and national levels where there is urgent need for additional scientific knowledge and information and directing the research and survey activities in these areas.
- Promotes, designs and assists with the implementation of scientific and technical programmes to provide adequate monitoring and warning of disaster agents

Requirements

- Bachelor´s degree in land based discipline e.g. Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Natural Science, Physical Planning, Geography, Meteorology and knowledge of statistics would be an additional asset
- Minimum of three (3) years in the field of GIS related to technical analysis, planning, engineering, or environmental science in a planning department
- Knowledge of the ArcView 9.2/9.3 Desktop, Spatial Analyst, and 3D Analyst (at a minimum).
- The ability to interact with both internal and external agencies with respect to their scientific needs information
- Knowledge of the technical aspects of physical planning and other disciplines connected with development planning; and have a good understanding of existing social and economic factors and principles and practices of management
- The ability to analyze and interpret data to provide advice on scientific and technical issued
- Must be able to work in a team but should be able to direct and provide leadership
- Good managerial skills