GIS Technician

NV5•St. Petersburg, FL

4d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

NV5 is actively recruiting a GIS Technician . This position will offer an entry point into the geospatial industry along with the opportunity to enhance your skills for career advancement. The Geospatial Technician will work as part of a team using geospatial software to create and update highly attributed feature data within a geodatabase from imagery and ancillary sources to produce comprehensive datasets that can be used for mission planning and support. They will also work in a 3D environment creating and editing digital elevation models to client specifications. The ideal candidate must be analytical, self-motivated with exceptional communication skills and work well in a collaborative team environment as well as independently. NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more. At NV5 Geospatial , We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

Requirements

Demonstrates problem solving ability across software platforms
Able to adapt to different situations and tasks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Aptitude for learning multiple geospatial software programs
Exceptional customer service orientation
Associate degree in a science or engineering program, or equivalent experience
Ability to see in stereo vision
Familiarity with digital geospatial software such as: ESRI ArcGIS, ESRI ArcPro, DAT/EM Summit Evolution, Socet Set, Socet GXP, MicroStation, QGIS, AutoCAD or equivalent
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google suite
U.S. citizenship required to comply with government contract
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (must be U.S. Citizen)
Must be able to interview in St. Petersburg, FL office on short notice
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering program, or equivalent experience
Possess a Secret level DoD security clearance
Experience working with NGA/DoD/AGC products
Intermediate knowledge of mapping and cartograph

Responsibilities

Photointerpretation of geographic features from aerial and satellite imagery
Create and update highly attributed feature data
Review maps and other ancillary sources to enhance data value
Attribution and update of metadata
Edit terrain to within project specification standards when tasked
Coordination and collaboration with the project team members on the progress of production
Completion of all project forms, spreadsheets, and checklists
Attend training and/or meetings relating to job requirements
Performs quality assurance methods to ensure a high degree of data consistency, integrity, and accuracy and provide feedback in the form of constructive criticism to peers
Georeferencing of source data and/or scanned maps
Assists in problem solving/troubleshooting

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

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