Rangeland Regulatory Assurance Specialist

Role Responsibilities

The Rangeland Regulatory Assurance Specialist is responsible for assisting in the application of the Regulatory Assurance Framework (RAF) for Rangelands. This role reports to the Business Information and Analysis Unit Lead.

The incumbent will use systems thinking to assist in evaluating data captured for RAF.   Where necessary create tools, datasets, and data products (spatial and non-spatial) that support regulatory assurance. Using data analytic tools, the Specialist will audit data for completeness and data trends. The Specialist will need to have excellent and creative problem-solving skills to address arising issues.

The Specialist may also provide on-going GIS support of Rangeland datasets. Using ArcGIS Pro the specialist may create datasets, digitize spatial data, and incorporate spatial data into new or existing datasets.

The Specialist will need to have a keen eye for detail and documentation. The incumbent will create documentation for process and applications. The specialist will also develop user manuals and training materials. The Specialist may provide support to staff and public for new tools and applications.

The Rangeland Regulatory Assurance Specialist will take a strategic systems thinking approach to determine how best to stage solutions to complex issues. As the incumbent, you must effectively assess shifting program needs and match with work unit capabilities and priorities. Must be able to demonstrate effective solutions to complex resource management issues at regional and provincial scales. Strong communication skills and effective relationship building abilities are essential.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

How Competencies will apply to this role:

Systems Thinking: Incumbent is required to take a strategic systems approach to determine how best to stage solutions to complex issues.

Creative Problem-Solving: Incumbent will be expected to use innovative, adaptive and responsive strategies to problem solving. Incumbent will actively research and collaborate on new technologies and ideas for data management and analysis.

Agility: Incumbent needs to actively seek innovative funding solutions for changing database priorities. Incumbent supports staff by addressing shifting workplace priorities and ensures resources are available to address these changes.

Build Collaborative Environments: Using effective communication and partnership building skills, the incumbent will focus on the strength of collaboration to resolve complex issues.

Qualifications

Required: 
•    A completed university degree in Range Management, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Geography, GIS, or a related field.
•    Minimum 2 years of related experience. Experience with spatial data management and using ESRI GIS software products is required.

Equivalences may be considered: 2-year diploma plus 4 years related experience or Master’s degree plus 1 year of related experience. Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:
•    ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123
•    GIS data quality control and auditing
•    Project management experience.
•    Skills in Python, SQL, Power BI, relational databases, and FME.

Please note that candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification level and salary. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

•    This competition is for 1 full-time temporary wage position located in Edmonton. Other existing rangeland offices in Alberta may be considered.   
•    Monday – Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.

Wage Benefits:

•    Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave. 
•    5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
•    6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.

Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
E.g.: Administrator, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program
Please specify the year you graduated
E.g.: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –  https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits 
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-human-resource-directives
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
•    Leadership and mentorship programs

Resources for applicants:
•    https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
•    https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/