What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Geospatial Analyst position at NV5?
Overview
NV5 is actively recruiting a GIS Analyst within our eGIS group who possesses sound expertise in geospatial technologies and analytic methodologies. The analyst must be highly self-motivated with exceptional planning, critical thinking, analytical and communication skills. The analyst must work well in a team environment and adaptable.
This job is a full-time, remote position. Due to federal contract requirements, the candidate must be a US Citizen and capable of attaining required security clearance. Some travel to active military installations is required. Due to potential for travel, candidate must be located within the continental United States.
Work Environment:
- Location: Onsite at Ft. Belvoir, VA
- Travel <10% of the time (some occasional on-site visits required).
NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.
At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop applications on client's ArcGIS Enterprise Portal environment.
- Works with team and other support staff to discover application and database solutions.
- Developing, analyzing, manipulating, extracting, and importing data (in a wide variety of formats) to meet US Army Reserve requirements.
- Development of standalone map products as needed.
- Create Geospatial Experience Builder Apps and Widgets.
- Research and understand the GIS needs of the client, as well as the complex nature of varied client databases.
- Compile thematic data and records into reports.
- Enter delineated map and descriptive information into the GIS through digitizing, key entry, or other standard data entry procedures.
- Prepare models, diagrams, and technical documentation for GIS applications, GIS database metadata, and operating procedures.
- Provides geospatial and application/Portal training.
- Uses technology (such as Model Builder or Python) to automate workflows.
- Use of GPS equipment to facilitate data collection and post processing of data.
- Investigate and verify geographic and land use data by making physical inspections and/or surveys of real property assets.
- Digitize data and/or utilize GIS/GPS processes to develop spatial data as required for GIS project.
- GIS Data Quality Control and Assurance to governmental data standards (ie SDSFIE) to ensure a high degree of data consistency, integrity, and accuracy.
- Travel required; 10-20%.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in physical or natural science, geography, engineering, planning, computer science or a related field.
- Three years of experience using GIS (experience with ArcGIS Enterprise applications a plus).
- Experience in technical writing (able to provide sample upon request).
- Ability to communicate highly technical information and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- QA/QC experience.
- U.S. Citizenship required to comply with government contracts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Geography, GIS, or related field.
- One year or more of GIS experience with Army IGI&S, Army Installation Atlas and ePRISM data.
- Experience in public speaking; preference will be given to those with experience in conducting training.
- Experience utilizing Python or other languages in creating database management efficiencies or customizing existing ArcGIS tools.
- Experience using GPS equipment.
- Experience with Python, SQL and/or Postgres.
- Familiarity with Army real property and space management.
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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