Cartographer, Cocoa Health & Extension Division - COCOBOD

Applications are invited from suitably qualified employees of COCOBOD for the position of Cartographer at the Cartography Department of Cocoa Health & Extension Division (CHED) to be stationed at the various districts of the division.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

To effectively discharge GPS surveys and Cartographic functions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive all raw Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease(CSSVD) Control field data, including measured data.
• Check to ensure the accuracy of the field data being received.
• Process measured GPS data into maps including their attributes.
• Produce maps showing the relevant features, such as blocks, cocoa, coffee and outbreak areas; types and age classes of cocoa; treated and replanted farms and their sizes

• Assist Technical Assistants (TAs) to complete the cocoa/coffee area records from (CDFA form).
• Prepare the summarized analysis of the cocoa area surveyed to show the density of cocoa age classes and types.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, annual and other statistical information on CSSVD Control operation for the information of management.
• Open and maintain all necessary registers for all field operations.
• Prepare, check and maintain maps to direct field surveys and/or show the progress of field work.
• Archive records for future reference
• Teach/train the field staff on the use/operation and handling of the GPS device and report on any operational challenges.
• Assist or guide the survey TAs to identify the existing features in the field whenever TAs face map reading or orientation difficulties.
• Archiving and evaluation of CSSVD control records/reports system for future reference.
• Establish the link and collaborate with other Departments/Sections towards the achievement of the Unit’s objective in the region.
• Ensure the opening and maintenance of necessary operational registers at the Regional/District level.

SKILLS

• Must be computer literate
• Have the ability to interpret maps
• Have the ability to handle GPS equipment (Handheld & Rovers).
• Must be able to work with two (2) or more mapping software especially ArcGIS and AutoCAD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Degree/Diploma in Geomatic Engineering
• HND in Surveying and Mapping or equivalent
• Certificate in Surveying and Mapping