GIS Technician

NV5•Sun Prairie, WI

2d•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.

Requirements

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