SROC Mapping Officer Role Description

General
  
  Subscribe to BOF mapping group distribution list.
  Keep abreast of current developments in mapping, e.g. latest version of OCAD, new ISOM symbols etc.

Maintain Current Mapping Stock
 
 Store OCAD copies of all SROC maps, and backup regularly.
Provide to Planners when requested.
 Advise planner on map printing. Help with minor update of map if required by planner.
 Most Printing done by P.Ferguson at present.
 Use other printers, notably in Cypher Digital Printers in Milnthorpe for 1:15000 or particularly detailed maps.
 Arrange for major update of surveys as required.
 Transfer all remaining non-OCAD maps to OCAD. 

Develop New Areas

 Identify potential new areas 
 For new area:
   Identify landowners and other “stake holders”, e.g. English Nature. Obtain permissions to map in principle.
   Agree funding for survey and possible first event date/type with committee.
  Obtain funding form external sources if necessary.
  Tender for bids to survey area from professional surveyors.
  Choose surveyor and agree price/timescale for surveying.