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Leidos · 2 weeks ago

Finnish Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) Public Trust

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$42K/yr - $76K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Analyze and provide conflated information associated with Foundation feature data listed within the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) and other data repositories, while working closely with customer geographic names experts.

Use BGN and customer guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct application of names, various romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on map products. These services will use the FG Modernization Geographic Names Processing System (GNPS), charts, imagery, and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of geospatial products and to respond to user questions.

Accurately enter and maintain data to update the GNDB. Geographic names are provided by Toponymists for use by the federal government and other U.S. and foreign users. Their accuracy and reliability are essential to the missions of these users.

Research, order, scan, and geo-reference hydrographic and topographic sources, supporting textual sources, and commercial imagery to enhance toponymic and geographic accuracy. Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB. Spelling and other metadata shall be verified.

Interpret and apply policies governing the treatment of names as well as general guidelines emanating from the BGN, the Department of State (DoS), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other related organizations.

Research using ArcGIS Pro and QGIS software as well as common office business software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internet browsers) and utilize internet and other general research tools. Sources regularly used include: native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, textual documents, Internet sources and imagery at various resolutions. Services will result in the creation of shapefiles, geo-databases, and data retrieval/storage.

Research and recommend native maps or data for acquisition to use as new source material for production. This includes identifying the producer of the native map or data and where to obtain it.

Qualification

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Finnish language proficiencyArcGIS ProQGISGEOINT productsGeographic Names methodologiesShapefilesGeo-databasesData retrieval/storagePython ScriptingNative mapsSecondary source mapsHistoric mapsMapping imageryIndependent analysis

Required

Proficient in Finnish at the minimum level of ILR 2/2 as delineated on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)

Typically requires Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.

US Citizenship required and must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance

Demonstrated experience with GIS software to include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.

Basic understanding of application of Geographic Names collection methodologies.

Demonstrated experience to produce GEOINT products.

Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as a team-member and as an independent analyst.

Experience in research and information gathering.

Knowledge of GEOINT Sources.

Experience with native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions.

Experience creating shapefiles, geo-databases, and features including data retrieval/storage.

Demonstrated experience at communicating with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written in English.

Although the position does allow for telecommuting, the candidate will be required to attend occasional meetings locally in the DMV area. Candidate must be local to the Washington, DC metro area.