Scientist II
About The Position
Lynker Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Scientist II to join their team and support NOAA's Office of Coast Survey (OCS) National Bathymetric Source (NBS) Operations. The NBS program builds and maintains models of the national bathymetry, which is foundational input data for marine navigation and hydrodynamic models. The NBS has created workflows to acquire and validate multiple sources, deconflict overlapping sources, and to create fit-for-use products with accessible metadata. The NBS support includes working with the NBS Operations (OPS) and Development (Dev) teams to assist with the design, development, and improvement of all infrastructure and workflows. The work will cover multiple disciplines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in hydrography, ocean mapping, physical science, marine science, oceanography, physics, related discipline, or equivalent (education equivalency: 4 years of work experience)
- 3-5 years of knowledge and experience in data analysis and an understanding of GIS and data management techniques.
- Experience with application software including Python, PostgreSQL, Quantum Geographic Information System (QGIS), ArcGIS, and/or Computer Aided Resource Information System (CARIS).
- Programming experience in Python.
- Analyzing, planning, acquiring, integrating, and disseminating ocean and coastal geospatial data and derivative products.
- Developing mapping standards and techniques.
- Improving data management and access.
Responsibilities
- Assist with processing, reviewing, and qualifying hydrographic and topographic survey data in a GIS environment.
- Assist with producing and quality assuring deconflicted bathymetric products.
- Assist with maintaining the model of bathymetry as new sources become available and as new workflows are introduced to iterate towards a more complete and accurate product.
- Assist with standardizing, optimizing and improving documentation to support the NBS program.
- Assist with creating, automating, and optimizing workflows for various subject matter such as hydrography, physics, and geodesy in relation to the NBS program.
- Travel to meet with the NBS Team once per year for an annual planning session.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
