Geospatial Analyst

Lynker Corporation

United States

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Lynker is seeking a Geospatial Analyst to support NOAA's Office for Coastal Management, focused on processing, QA, documentation, and management of remote sensing and geospatial data. The role is hybrid in the Charleston, SC area and involves both team collaboration and independent work on project deliverables.

The ideal candidate has advanced GIS experience, knowledge of land cover classification, and proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, Erdas Imagine, and Python scripting.

Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor's with related experience in geography, remote sensing, GIS, or related field
Experience with land cover mapping methods, elevation data, orthoimagery analysis, and change detection
Experience with raster and vector datasets on desktop and web platforms
Knowledge of geospatial analysis tools such as ArcGIS Pro, Erdas Imagine, QGIS, Global Mapper, Trimble eCognition, FeatureAnalyst

Responsibilities

QA of land cover datasets at multiple resolutions
Assist with land cover data classification using multiple input data sources
Process and analyze imagery, elevation, and other geographic data in raster and vector formats
Produce derived products like maps and statistics
Work as part of a team and independently to meet project objectives
Manage complex automated tasks and publish/map services and metadata

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Ability to follow SOPs

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in geography/remote sensing/GIS or related field

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related experience

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Erdas Imagine

QGIS

Global Mapper

Trimble eCognition

FeatureAnalyst

Job description

Overview

Seeking a Geospatial Analyst to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management (OCM) by performing processing, quality assurance, documentation, and management of remote sensing and geospatial data and services. The ideal Geospatial Analyst will be located in the Charleston, SC area and will be able to work in a hybrid capacity.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities of the Geospatial Analyst will include, but are not limited to:

Quality assurance of land cover datasets at multiple resolutions

Assisting with direct land cover data classification and development using multiple sources of input data

Compiling, processing, and analyzing a variety of data types, including imagery, elevation, and/or other geographic based ancillary data, in both raster and vector formats

Possible produce derived products, such as maps, statistics, and other information.

Works as part of a team and independently to achieve day-to-day objectives and operational results for project deliverables.

Responsible for major project components or processes, including managing complex, automated tasks; assisting with publishing and managing map services; writing metadata records; and the development of derivative products (ex. Storymaps, web apps, etc.)

Qualifications

The Geospatial Analyst should have the following:

Master's degree with two plus years of related experience in geography, remote sensing, GIS, or related field OR a Bachelor's degree with six plus years of related experience

Some experience or general knowledge of land cover mapping methods, elevation data, orthoimagery analysis, and change detection

Some experience or general knowledge with both raster and vector-based datasets on desktop and web-based platforms

Some experience or general knowledge of geospatial analysis tools such as (or similar to) ArcGIS Pro, Erdas Imagine, QGIS, Global Mapper, Trimble eCognition, FeatureAnalyst, etc.

Strong communication and organizational skills and excellent interpersonal skills

Self-starter with ability to work in a small team environment without direct day-to-day supervision

Ability to follow standard operating procedures and guidance documentation

The ideal Geospatial Analyst will have the following:

Knowledge or experience related to land cover classification using machine learning or more advanced deep learning artificial intelligence

Knowledge or experience with wetland mapping

Knowledge of Python scripting language required for automation of GIS tasks

Processing and managing data and map services in the cloud

Knowledge of coastal management and coastal processes

Knowledge of coastal hazards and inundation mapping

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions.

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