Assistant / Deputy Hydrographer (Cartographic) (2-year Contract) - Singapur, Singapore - GovTech Singapore

Description

[What the role is]
Reporting to MPA's Hydrographic Division, you will be part of our team of maritime professionals whose responsibilities are to ensure safe navigation and protecting Singapore's interests in Singapore waters by providing hydrographic, cartographic and aids to navigation products and services.

[What you will be working on]

Your duties will include but not limited the following:

Conduct research on interpretation and application of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Analyse information through Geographical Information Systems (GIS) applications and prepare assessment reports

Provision of technical assessment on strategic hydrographic matters

Manage internal and external clients to provide hydrographic information and assessments to meet client's requirements

Manage projects and prepare reports for Hydrographic Division

Development and delivery of training on subject matter

[What we are looking for]

You should possess qualification in relevant disciplines such as Engineering, Nautical Studies or Information Technology. Candidates with at least 2 years of prior working experience in land surveying, cartography or geographical information/computer-aided design systems will have an advantage. You must be independent, resourceful, meticulous with an eye for detail and a good team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

This position will be a 2-year contract appointment in the first instance.