Lynker · 3 months ago
Geospatial Analyst
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLynker is a growing, employee-owned small business specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. The Geospatial Analyst will support NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management by performing data processing, quality assurance, and management of geospatial data, primarily focusing on land cover data production and analysis.
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Responsibilities
Quality assurance of land cover datasets at multiple resolutions
Assisting with direct land cover data classification and development using multiple sources of input data
Compiling, processing, and analyzing a variety of data types, including imagery, elevation, and/or other geographic based ancillary data, in both raster and vector formats
Possible produce derived products, such as maps, statistics, and other information
Works as part of a team and independently to achieve day-to-day objectives and operational results for project deliverables
Responsible for major project components or processes, including managing complex, automated tasks; assisting with publishing and managing map services; writing metadata records; and the development of derivative products (ex. Storymaps, web apps, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Master's degree with two plus years of related experience in geography, remote sensing, GIS, or related field OR a Bachelor's degree with six plus years of related experience
Some experience or general knowledge of land cover mapping methods, elevation data, orthoimagery analysis, and change detection
Some experience or general knowledge with both raster and vector-based datasets on desktop and web-based platforms
Some experience or general knowledge of geospatial analysis tools such as (or similar to) ArcGIS Pro, Erdas Imagine, QGIS, Global Mapper, Trimble eCognition, FeatureAnalyst, etc
Strong communication and organizational skills and excellent interpersonal skills
Self-starter with ability to work in a small team environment without direct day-to-day supervision
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and guidance documentation
Preferred
Knowledge or experience related to land cover classification using machine learning or more advanced deep learning artificial intelligence
Knowledge or experience with wetland mapping
Knowledge of Python scripting language required for automation of GIS tasks
Processing and managing data and map services in the cloud
Knowledge of coastal management and coastal processes
Knowledge of coastal hazards and inundation mapping
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Company
Lynker
Lynker provides innovative solutions to support global environmental security and economic prosperity.
501-1000 employees
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