GIS Section Head

About the role

As a GIS Section Head, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating GIS and geospatial activities to support the Company's land management, forestry planning, operational planning, and decision-making processes. This role will oversee the accuracy, availability, and integration of spatial data while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and operational standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise GIS activities, including spatial data management, mapping, digitization, geospatial analysis, and map production to support company operations.
• Manage and maintain the SLUS (Surface & Land Use Statement) / Area Statement Database and Company Land Bank data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and up-to-date information.
• Process, analyze, and integrate various spatial datasets, including GPS, drone, satellite imagery, and other field data.
• Perform map digitization, image rectification/georeferencing, spatial data processing, and conversion between geospatial file formats such as Shapefile, GeoTIFF, KML, and other relevant formats.
• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of GIS databases, thematic maps, operational maps, and other geospatial products required by the Company.
• Support the preparation, review, and implementation of Annual Work Plans (RKTPH) and 10 Year Business Work Plans (RKUPH) through accurate spatial data and mapping.
• Support the interpretation and utilization of Forest Utilization Direction Maps for PBPH (Forest Utilization Business Permit) and other relevant forestry planning maps.
• Provide GIS and spatial analysis support for forestry planning, land-use planning, environmental management, and operational activities.
• Coordinate the integration of GIS data with field verification results, including GPS surveys and drone-based mapping.
• Operate or coordinate drone mapping activities when required to support surveying, monitoring, and spatial data collection.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (S1) in Geography, Geology, Geodesy, Forestry, or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 4–5 years of professional experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial mapping, or related fields.
• Previous experience in the plantation, forestry, or natural resources industry is highly preferred.
• Experience in a Forestry Planning Technical Staff role is preferred.
• Proficient in GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and Agisoft.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.
• Strong experience in managing SLUS / Area Statement Database / Company Land Bank.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and data management skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Active English proficiency, both written and spoken.