Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer Full Time NEW

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) OFFICER
JOB TITLE: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer
EMPLOYER: Land Settlement Agency (LSA)
REPORTS TO: Manager, Infrastructure Development Unit
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO: GIS Technician
TYPE OF POSITION: Contractual Position

Job Summary
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer is responsible for managing all GIS projects undertaken by the agency involving the collection, analysis, and dissemination of geospatial data for the Land Settlement Agency.

Duties and Responsibilities
Leads GIS implementation and maintenance activities including resource planning, policy and procedure development, organization needs assessment, and systems analysis.

Coordinates and supervises GIS activities and personnel (spatial analysis, data modelling, development and management of databases, metadata, digital mapping, and GIS data standards and quality assurance procedures).
Manages GIS data development and/or conversion projects including providing technical expertise, obtaining milestones, and meeting deadlines.
Develops tools and scripts to process and prepare vector and/or raster data; requires knowledge of Python language.
Provides guidance and training to users.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge: Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS 10; experience in AutoCAD is considered a strong plus.
Skills and Abilities: Ability to multi-task, integrate project segments, and follow established procedures under simultaneous workloads; ability to develop work plans, manage GIS/GPS project activities, and provide technical expertise to other government agencies and the general public.

Minimum Experience and Training
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Geography.
Five (5) years’ experience working with Management Information Systems (MIS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with two (2) years’ experience in Project Management.
A Master’s Degree in a GIS-related field would be an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties listed above will also be considered.

Application Package Requirements
Applicants are required to submit as a single document:
A Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Name & telephone contact of two (2) references
A Certificate of Good Character
Copies of all relevant academic certificates
A Passport-sized photograph

📬 Submission Instructions
Applications are to be addressed to:

Human Resource Specialist
Land Settlement Agency
Orange Grove Road South
Orange Grove Estate
TACARIGUA

Submission Methods:
Email: Send to vacancies@lsa.gov.tt
Post or Hand-Delivery: Deliver to the address above on weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm. (The position must be clearly stated on the envelope).

Additional Details:
Job Descriptions: To view the full Job Description, please visit www.lsatt.com
Deadline for Submission: Friday 25th September, 2026 at 4pm.
Note: All applications will be treated with strict confidence. Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.

🌐 Official Channels
Website: www.lsatt.com
Facebook / Instagram: @LandSettlementAgency
TikTok: @land_settlement_agency