Geospatial Quality Analyst

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Quality Analyst to support operations within our Geospatial Technology Services department. Typical responsibilities include detailed analysis and review of topographic lidar data, topobathymetric data, IfSAR, vector data (2D and 3D), Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), Digital Surface Models (DSMs), Orthoimagery, Shoreline Mapping, elevation derived hydrography (EDH) data for 3DHP, and terrains for state, federal, and private clients across the US. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of dedicated professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. This position offers great potential for professional growth and the opportunity to work with and apply the latest geospatial technology.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

QA/QC of elevation data, imagery, other GIS data, and associated data products

Providing feedback on all stages of production

Creation and analysis of derivative data layers

Supporting and leading process improvements

Report and metadata creation and review

Supporting the creation, modification, and maintenance of internal documentation, e.g. standard operating procedures , checklists, and report/metadata templates

Training junior staff in QA/QC procedures and production workflows, including development and planning of training

Leading quality review meetings and helping prioritize tasks and projects

Representing quality team during client meetings

Assisting project managers with scope, budget, and resource estimations related to QA/QC activities

Understanding client expectations and helping to translate those expectations to analysts when/if data modifications are required

Assign tasks and coordinate with analysts, technicians, or administrative staff

Compose and prepare technical writing beyond existing templates

Required Skills & Required Experience

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field

5+ years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field

Creative problem solving skills

In-depth knowledge of Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro

Experience with digital elevation data, imagery, and other geospatial products

Experience providing quality assurance and quality control of geospatial products

Working knowledge of TerraScan

Proficiency with other geospatial software suites such as Global Mapper or LP360

Experience with national elevation programs, such as USGS 3DEP and/or USGS 3DHP

Experience with industry standards and specifications, e.g. ASPRS Positional accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data (2014), USGS Lidar Base Specifications

Proficiency in standard office computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, etc.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired Experience

Experience creating scripts/models/macros in multiple GIS/remote sensing platforms

Bathymetric data processing and/or verification experience

Familiarity with CMMI Frameworks

Familiarity with Section 508 compliance

Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems)

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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