Geospatial Programming Specialist 1 - Remote Sensing and Geospatial Support

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Remote Sensing And Geospatial Support Geospatial Programming Specialist I (RSGS8) [Key Personnel | Junior Consultant - Exempt 874-1 Consultant] located: CONUS:  Washington DC and Salt Lake City, UT to provide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector related Environmental Services Solutions for GTAC Remote Sensing & Geospatial Support Services on Behalf of The USDA Forest Service-SPOC SW (USDA-FS).  These services are considered part of the ProSidian Professional Services Sector Group with overall focuses being Multi-Sector Expertise, Experience, And Specialized Knowledge through Professional Services to Help Clients Solve Problems And Improve Operations under NAICS Code: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services for The Department of Agriculture with service(s) also characterized as The purpose of this request for information is to gather vendor’s ability to provide professional remote sensing and geospatial services for the Forest Service.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide support to customize and configure geospatial software applications to meet project or user needs. Applies scripting/programming languages within the application programming interfaces (APIs) native to commercial and/or open-source remote sensing/geospatial software applications to create geospatial workflows or custom tools for data processing and management, analysis, modeling, visualization and product generation.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Demonstrated experience in creating scripts (e.g., Python, JavaScript, ERDAS SML and EML, R, etc.) for automated processing and analysis/modeling of geospatial data, including remote sensing datasets.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing technical reports, technology transfer and geospatial training materials for technology evaluation, development, and production/operational projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with standard and disparate sources of airborne/satellite imagery types to assess, map, monitor, and inventory natural resources.
• Demonstrated ability to process, analyze, and model in enterprise geospatial software applications (e.g., ERDAS Imagine and Esri ArcGIS Pro) as well as open source software packages.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Time and Materials 874-1 Consultant Candidates - Assist program and project management in a functional area with educational and practical experience. Programmer:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree related to computer science, geography, GIS, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environment / natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and three (3) years of work experience in geospatial analysis and programming.

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• Graduate degree related to computer science, geography, GIS, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environment / natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and one (1) year of work experience in geospatial analysis and programming.

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• PhD degree related to computer science, geography, GIS, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environmental discipline, including emphasis or coursework in geospatial analysis and programming.

Skills / Abilities / Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• EEO STATEMENT: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow.  We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment.  We provide career opportunities spanning various disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build, and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. 
• FULLTIME-REGULAR VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e., H-1B or TN Visas for this position
• BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TESTING INFORMATION: ProSidian reserves the right to require background checks, including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions.  In addition, ProSidian may conduct drug testing for designated positions. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients
• Ability to write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents
• Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary
• Employees must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial
• Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g.  internal and external)
• Must have high level of analytical skills
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software

Skills Required

• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Competencies Required

• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

Ancillary Details of The Roles

• PLACES(S) OF PERFORMANCE: Team ProSidian shall perform the majority of services under this Contract at Washington D.C., Salt Lake City UT
• TRAVEL: Travel will be approved by the Project Manager and will be reimbursed.
• RISK LEVEL DESIGNATION: Low Risk - background investigations required and Personnel performing labor categories designated at the MODERATE or LOW risk levels must be either United States Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents of the United States.

Other Details

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

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Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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