LIDAR Technician / Cartographer

Entarian•, MD

5h•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Entarian is seeking a candidate for our LIDAR Technical / Cartographer position to support ongoing topographic/bathymetric LIDAR projects. The best candidate will understand NGS' strategic goals and its mandate for shoreline mapping under the CMP. Job duties include: Analyze and edit topobathy point cloud LIDAR data to ensure proper classification of shoreline features and accurate representation of bathymetric depth. Compile, edit, and attribute shoreline shapefile products to delineate mean high water and mean low water for the U.S. and its territories. Quality assurance and quality control of contractor produced topobathy LIDAR data, normalized intensity data, topobathy DEMs, and total propagated uncertainty (TPU) data through detailed visual inspection and metadata verification. Resolve complex discrepancies in source material by researching and cross-referencing historical charts, legacy imagery, and Electronic Navigational Chart shapefiles. Ensure all cartographic products maintain strict compliance with NGS LIDAR, topology, and data stewardship standards. Provide expert-level technical guidance and training to new personnel to ensure consistency in shoreline delineation and attribution. Collaborate on the development of innovative tools and methodologies to streamline production workflows and integrate emerging geospatial technologies. The salary for this position is approximately $75,000 - $85,000/year. This is a fully remote position supporting work in Silver Spring, MD. Preference for a hybrid role if candidate is local. This position is estimated to last for one year with the possiblity for extension.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science degree in GIS, Geography, or related discipline.
4+ years of relevant experience.
4+ years using MicroStation and Terrasolid Suite or similar software to edit and clean LIDAR data.
4+ years making and using DEMs for quality control.
4+ years using ArcMap Suite / ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth, LP360, GeoCue, QT Modeler, and Global Mapper.
Ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively as a team and independently.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with sensitive or classified data.
Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident and be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation to obtain a security badge.

Responsibilities

Analyze and edit topobathy point cloud LIDAR data to ensure proper classification of shoreline features and accurate representation of bathymetric depth.
Compile, edit, and attribute shoreline shapefile products to delineate mean high water and mean low water for the U.S. and its territories.
Quality assurance and quality control of contractor produced topobathy LIDAR data, normalized intensity data, topobathy DEMs, and total propagated uncertainty (TPU) data through detailed visual inspection and metadata verification.
Resolve complex discrepancies in source material by researching and cross-referencing historical charts, legacy imagery, and Electronic Navigational Chart shapefiles.
Ensure all cartographic products maintain strict compliance with NGS LIDAR, topology, and data stewardship standards.
Provide expert-level technical guidance and training to new personnel to ensure consistency in shoreline delineation and attribution.
Collaborate on the development of innovative tools and methodologies to streamline production workflows and integrate emerging geospatial technologies.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Professional Membership Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Competitive compensation plan
Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance