GIS Specialist II

Axiom Consultants; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a GIS Specialist II to support the National Bathymetric Source (NBS) Operational team, enhancing throughput and enabling new workflows and data types.

Role focuses on processing hydrographic/topographic data in GIS, QA of bathymetric products, and developing workflows to improve quality and efficiency within the NBS program.

Qualifications

• 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 GIS/data management techniques
• Experience with Python programming
• Experience analyzing, planning, acquiring and disseminating ocean/geospatial data and derivative products

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.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS data management

Mapping standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in hydrography or related discipline

Tools

Python

PostgreSQL

QGIS

ArcGIS

CARIS

Job description

Axiom is looking for a GIS Specialist II to support the National Bathymetric Source (NBS) Operational team in increasing product throughput and supporting newly developed workflows and data types.

Responsibilities:

• Tasks for NBS OPS support include:
• 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.

Education: Bachelor's degree in hydrography, ocean mapping, physical science, marine science, oceanography, physics, related discipline, or equivalent (education equivalency: 4 years of work experience)

Years of Experience: 3-5 years of knowledge and experience in the following:

• Data analysis and an understanding of GIS and data management techniques.
• 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.

Axiom offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance and matching 401(k) contribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)