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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
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- 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
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