GIS Specialist II

Axiom Consultants; United States Virgin Islands; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a GIS Specialist II to support the National Bathymetric Source (NBS) Operational team. You will assist in processing hydrographic data in GIS, producing deconflicted bathymetric products, and iterating bathymetry models as new data and workflows are introduced.

Strong Python and GIS software skills are required. Applicants should have 3–5 years of GIS experience, data management knowledge, and the ability to document workflows and standards for 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 and data management techniques
• Experience with Python programming and GIS software such as Python, PostgreSQL, QGIS, ArcGIS, and/or CARIS

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
• Assist with standardizing, optimizing, and improving documentation for the NBS program
• Assist with creating, automating, and optimizing workflows for hydrography, physics, and geodesy related to the NBS program

Skills

Data analysis

GIS

Python

PostgreSQL

QGIS

ArcGIS

CARIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in hydrography/ocean mapping/physical science/oceanography/physics or related discipline

Tools

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)

Salary: $65000 per year