OPW now have vacancies for GIS Officer’s (Grade III). These are entry-level positions, suitable for recent graduates or early-career professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals, passionate about geospatial data, natural hazard mitigation, and community protection to join an organisation dedicated to supporting staff to realise their full potential by providing access to professional development opportunities and career progression.

GIS Officer’s (Grade III) support the collection, analysis, and management of spatial and non-spatial data. They work with teams across the OPW and with external partners to ensure data quality and develop geospatial tools that inform planning, policy, and operations.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements is available on http://www.publicjobs.ie.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 4^th September 2025.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Acts.

1. A qualification at minimum Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent, in GIS, Geoinformatics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Analytics or other relevant discipline that includes a major GIS or numerate component focused on computer science or data analysis in the final year.

*Candidates who anticipate that they will be entitled to have, by 30^th September 2025, at the latest, the qualifications outlined above may apply. Please note: Appointments made subject to the award of the required qualifications will be terminated if the required results are not or cannot be produced by the above date.

And have

1. Experience in at three or more of the following areas:
   1. Spatial and/or Remote Sensing Data Analysis

Experience should include working with spatial or satellite data using standard GIS and remote sensing software such as QGIS, ArcGIS, ENVI, or ERDAS IMAGINE or similar platforms. Map creation, basic image interpretation, spatial queries and raster/vector analysis.

1. Spatial Data Transformation and ETL Workflows

Experience should include the design and implementation of spatial data transformation workflows using tools such as FME, GeoKettle, or ArcGIS ModelBuilder, ETL processes, data integration from diverse sources, and spatial data standardization.

1. Data Standards and Quality Assurance Processes

Experience should include geospatial data standards, metadata conventions, and quality control practices. Implementing automated validation procedures or aligning data workflows with bespoke data standards and ISO or Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards, Geospatial data standards, metadata conventions, and quality control practices

1. Database Management

Experience should include spatial database design and management using PostgreSQL/PostGIS or similar systems. Writing SQL queries for spatial analysis,  maintaining and optimizing geospatial databases.

1. Web GIS Development

Experience should include developing and maintaining web-based GIS applications using open-source technologies such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, and web frameworks like Django, React, Flask, or Node.js. Front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

1. Computer Programming

Experience should include programming languages commonly used in geospatial contexts, such as Python, JavaScript, or R. Automating geospatial workflows, developing scripts for data processing, or contributing to tool/plugin development or similar developments.

1. Experience in and a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of GIS principles, data analysis and associated technologies;
2. The ability to analyse technical and management problems and apply theoretical knowledge to devise creative, practical, and cost-effective solutions.
3. Excellent organisation skills with a planned and systematic approach to work and the capacity lead the delivery of quality projects and technical
4. Excellent interpersonal including the capacity effectively engage and collaborate with key stakeholders and networks, both internally and externally;
5. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner;
6. The ability to work calmly under pressure and deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines;
7. Be motivated, flexible and willing to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of change;
8. Experience of operating successfully in and actively contributing to a multidisciplinary team environment in support of excellent service delivery;
9. A commitment to continually developing their skill-base, acquiring general and specialist knowledge and keep up to date with appropriate new developments in Information Technology.

In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies identified for effective performance at this level.