Cartographic Technician

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Cartographic Technician for a consultant position with Bonneville Power in Vancouver, WA.

This Cartographic Tech position will provide support and assistance to the Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing section of the Geomatics (TERG) organization at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The Geomatics organization provides BPA-wide customer support including photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geographic information system (GIS) products, and services. TERG also provides Geospatial support in the maintenance, operation and development of new BPA facilities.

This position will provide professional Geomatics (Remote Sensing/GIS) services utilizing computerized data capture, storage, query, and analysis techniques for visual displays, spatial analysis, and tabular reports on a wide variety of geographical projects. The ideal candidate will not only have the requisite technical skills, but will also be self-motivated, able to communicate professionally with a wide variety of org clients, and able to navigate changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and maintain databases and verify data quality using automated and manual techniques to enter, edit, and process data sets.
• Design and prepare publication quality cartographic products using industry and organizational standards.
• Assist in preparation of GIS projects. Prepare data for conversion and editing.
• Process special, ad-hoc mapping requests.
• Assist with photogrammetric modeling and compilations, which includes compiling control points, aerial triangulation, terrain editing, orthorectification, and planimetric mapping, etc.).
• Provide file management for geospatial data mediums. Maintain files and records in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain metadata of newly created data sets to track the source, scale, currency, and other pertinent geographic information, as well as any modifications to the data set.
• Provide Geospatial support in the maintenance, operation, and development of new BPA facilities (e.g. compiling historical mapping data, cartographic map production, etc.).
• Provide professional Geospatial (Remote Sensing/GIS) services utilizing computerized data capture, storage, query, and analysis techniques for visual displays, spatial analysis, and tabular reports on a wide variety of geographical projects.
• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes. Participate in organizational efforts to recommend and develop process solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of TERG operations, leveraging industry knowledge and best practices. Assist BPA staff in developing process tools that promote effective coordination of records, process maps and operating procedures that are shared or exchanged between work teams and functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or Geospatial sciences or a closely related field is required
• 4 years of Cartographic Technician experience is required.
• 2 years of directly related experience managing aerial imagery in advanced imagery processing and analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of various horizontal and vertical coordinate reference systems and datums.
• Demonstrated ability implementing standardized workflows.

Preferred:

• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software is preferred.
• Experience with ERDAS Imagine software is preferred.
• Experience with MicroStation software is preferred.
• Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) is preferred.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $35.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,WA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent
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Salary : $31 - $35