Geospatial Analyst/Surveyor II

Salary : $27.23 - $49.10 Hourly

Location : Arcata, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Non-Exempt

Job Number : 202400160

Division : Natural Resources

Department : Fisheries

Opening Date : 12 / 17 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Employee is under the direct supervision of the Geospatial Analyst / Surveyor III or Survey Manager and works to support the technical acquisition specialists. This position requires knowledge of topography and bathymetry to plan, execute and document projects to applicable standards and specifications. The analyst / surveyor assists on various projects to support data acquisition, extraction, and review of raw data while maintaining a high level of quality assurance and quality control. The analyst / surveyor is required to produce consistent finished work products. The successful incumbent will be a creative, problem-solver who strives to develop process efficiencies and improve methodologies. Depending on the incumbent's experience and skills, the position may require field work ranging from 25% to 75% of the time. Field surveys will include assisting with acquisition using various remote sensing technologies from boats, aircraft, and UAV's. Office duties will be carried out at the Arcata Field Office and occasionally onsite as needed.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Planning of boat and aerial based remote sensing missions.

2. Assist with boat and aerial based remote sensing acquisitions.

3. Workflow design and implementation for topographic and bathymetric data processing.

4. Standards and specifications development for topographic and bathymetric projects.

5. Assist with Equipment selection, acceptance testing, installation, and calibration for topographic and bathymetric projects.

6. Extraction of raw remotely sensed data

7. Quality and completeness checks of data post-acquisition.

8. Trajectory processing and data review

9. Performing adjustments to remotely sensed data based on field observations.

10. Post processing of conventional survey data and remotely sensed survey data.

11. Classification of LiDAR and Photogrammetric datasets.

12. Integration of conventional and remotely sensed data sets to produce digital elevation models.

13. Statistical analysis, quality assurance, accuracy assessment and reporting.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

1. G9 : Bachelor's degree in related field with two years job specified experience.

2. G10 : Bachelor's degree in related field with three years job specified experience.

3. G11 : Bachelor's degree in related field with four years job specified experience.

4. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.

5. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. EIT or LSIT with the ability to obtain Registered Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License in the State of

California.

2. Strong technical understanding of sonar (multibeam and singlebeam), LiDAR (topographic and bathymetric),

and photogrammetric remote sensing systems.

3. Applied experience with sonar (multibeam and singlebeam), LiDAR (topographic and bathymetric), and

photogrammetric technologies and data quality considerations.

4. Technical understanding of horizontal and vertical coordinate reference systems and datum transformations.

5. Experience with data processing and remote sensing software packages such as RiProcess, PosPAC, Inertial

Explorer, Trimble Business Center, HyPack, Caris HIPS, Terrasolid, LASTools, LP360, Cloud Compare, AutoCAD,

ArcGIS, etc.

6. Experience in the development and implementation of algorithms (Scripts / Models / Macros) as it pertains to

automating processes and increasing efficiencies.

7. Experience in LiDAR classification, data aggregation, statistical analysis, quality assurance, assessment, and

reporting.

8. An ability to operate boats and airborne based mapping equipment, occasionally for consecutive days in

remote and strenuous locations.

9. High attention to detail and the ability to consistently produce high quality data products with minimal

supervision.

10. Ability to obtain and maintain a Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) license.

11. Able to work and think independently.

12. Able to problem solve and make sound independent decisions.

13. Possess a strong work ethic, energetic, and dedicated.

14. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

15. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history,

culture and values.

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

1. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.

2. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.

3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).

4. Valid state issued driver's license and / or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.

5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.

6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.

We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including :

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Ins.
• AirMed (Air Ambulance)
• 401k
• 401k match (up to 4%)
• Employee Assistance Program

16 Paid Holidays free Calm app (meditation / music channel)

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week

over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Are you a member of a federally recognized tribe? If so, please indicate which tribe?

Required Question

Salary : $27 - $49