Geospatial Analyst II

Job Description:

Dewberry is currently seeking a Geospatial Analyst for our Tampa, FL or Fairfax, VA offices.  Remote positions will be considered dependent on experience. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm.  The firm succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people therefore we offer opportunities for professional growth while working with and applying the latest technology. Typical responsibilities are to work on the GIS/IT and Remote Sensing related projects for state and federal clients across the US. Overall responsibility includes working on a team performing automated and manual processing of land cover mapping for the Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP).

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Position requires experience in processing, analysis and review of land cover data, elevation data (typically derived from topographic lidar, topobathymetric data, or IfSAR), vector data (2D and 3D), Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), Digital Surface Models (DSMs), Elevation Derived Hydrography (EDH) data for 3DHP, Watershed Boundary Datasets (WBD), NHD, imagery, and derivative products for state, federal, and private clients across the US. Experience with processing large vector datasets and performing raster geoprocessing preferred. Strong candidates will also have a good, conceptual understanding of fundamental remote sensing concepts and geospatial processes for various products, e.g. photo-interpretation, how lidar sensors work, basic GPS ground survey procedures, airborne lidar trajectory processing, interaction of light and water for bathymetry applications, and ortho-imagery processing.  Strong candidates will also have experience with topology rule sets and concepts.

• Creation and analysis of data products and processing results of land cover data
• Perform preprocessing of imagery, lidar and GIS data to be used for land cover classification
• Quality assurance of multispectral imagery, ancillary data and other land cover production inputs
• Feature extraction, editing, and attribution
• Support improvements to automation of the production and QC process through providing technical guidance and ideas
• Task Management; Problem resolution; Report writing; Collaboration
• Quality Assurance, documentation and providing feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field.
• Working knowledge sufficient to evaluate land cover products
• Demonstrated experience in land cover data development and/or analysis of remotely sensed imagery or other geospatial data.
• Demonstrated experience with image processing software such as ERDAS Imagine, eCognition, ArcGIS or similar
• 3 +years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in elevation data processing and elevation model creation/manipulation, hydrography, or other remote sensing processing, development, and QA/QC.
• An understanding of GIS, elevation data, lidar, and concepts including a strong knowledge of various raster and vector data types, coordinate systems, projections, and datums
• In-depth knowledge of ESRI’s products including ArcGIS 10x, ArcGIS Pro, and experience with GDBs.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access).
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight schedules as required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Beneficial Skills & Experience

• Understanding of Lidar production workflow and being able to explain the conceptual basis of Lidar acquisition, processing, and deliverable creation
• The ability to analyze point clouds and various geospatial data layers derived from point cloud data.
• Familiarity with wetland identification and characterization
• Knowledge of coastal management and coastal processes
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• GISP Certification, ASPRS certifications in Lidar or other Remote Sensing technologies a plus
• Working knowledge of Python and/or other programming languages a plus.
• ArcGIS Data Review and Production Editing experience a plus.
• Specific experience working with the retired National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), USGS 3DHP, or other hydrology data.
• Experience in hydrography, H&H modeling, flood mapping or related area.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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