Scientist II

Jobtailor; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a data-focused hydrographic GIS analyst to support NOAA's Office of Coast Survey National Bathymetric Source Operations in Kentucky. The role collaborates with NBS teams to process, review, and qualify hydrographic data in GIS environments.

Responsibilities include producing deconflicted bathymetric products, maintaining bathymetry models, and improving documentation and workflows. Strong Python and GIS skills are essential.

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.
• Application software experience including Python, PostgreSQL, QGIS, ArcGIS, and/or CARIS.
• Programming experience in Python.
• Experience analyzing, planning, acquiring, integrating, and disseminating ocean and coastal geospatial data and derivative products.
• Experience developing mapping standards and techniques.
• Experience improving data management and access.
• Must be eligible for employment verification as an E-Verify employer.

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 bathymetry model as new sources and workflows become available.
• Assist with standardizing, optimizing, and improving documentation for the NBS program.
• Assist with creating, automating, and optimizing hydrography, physics, and geodesy workflows.
• Travel to meet with the NBS Team once per year for an annual planning session.
• Collaborate with NBS Operations and Development teams on infrastructure and workflow design, development, and improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS experience

Python programming

Data management

Workflow automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hydrography or related field

Education equivalency: 4 years of work experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

QGIS

ArcGIS Pro

CARIS

Job description

• Support NOAA's Office of Coast Survey (OCS) National Bathymetric Source (NBS) Operations
• 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 bathymetry model as new sources and workflows become available
• Assist with standardizing, optimizing, and improving documentation for the NBS program
• Assist with creating, automating, and optimizing hydrography, physics, and geodesy workflows
• Travel to meet with the NBS Team once per year for an annual planning session
• Collaborate with NBS Operations and Development teams on infrastructure and workflow design, development, and improvement

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 GIS and data management techniques
• Application software experience including Python, PostgreSQL, Quantum Geographic Information System (QGIS), ArcGIS, and/or Computer Aided Resource Information System (CARIS)
• Programming experience in Python
• Experience analyzing, planning, acquiring, integrating, and disseminating ocean and coastal geospatial data and derivative products
• Experience developing mapping standards and techniques
• Experience improving data management and access
• Must be eligible for employment verification as an E-Verify employer

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in hydrographic data analysis and GIS, with a strong focus on optimizing workflows and improving data management practices. Proficient in Python programming and familiar with various geospatial data tools and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Hydrography
• Data Analysis And GIS Experience
• Python Programming
• QGIS And ArcGIS Proficiency
• Ocean And Coastal Geospatial Data Management

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• GIS Techniques
• Hydrographic Survey Data Processing
• Mapping Standards Development
• Data Management
• Workflow Automation
• Quality Assurance
• Documentation Improvement
• Geodesy Workflows
• Ocean Mapping

Industry Keywords

• NOAA
• Coastal Survey
• Bathymetric Products
• Oceanography
• Marine Science
• Physical Science
• Data Integration
• E-Verify Employment

Tools & Technologies

• Python
• PostgreSQL
• Quantum Geographic Information System (QGIS)
• ArcGIS
• Computer Aided Resource Information System (CARIS)