Geospatial (GIS) Technician

Job Summary:

Provide support for the design, compilation, and presentation of compelling digital and hard copy media Utilize geospatial technologies to provide technical support for natural resource applications including basic image interpretation, image interpretation and analysis, routine data processing and management, map plot composition and production, and documentation, including report assembly and distribution.    

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Job Classification: Full Time Employee

Compensation:

• Non-exempt
• Starting at $21 to $41  per hour (Equivalent to $45,000 to $85,000 per year) 
• Chloeta reserves the right to offer any candidate above or below the listed compensation amount based on experience or business needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Geospatial Data Processing: Utilize geospatial software, such as ERDAS Imagine or Esri ArcGIS, to process, analyze, and model geospatial data for natural resource applications. This includes working with satellite and airborne imagery to extract meaningful information.
• Image Interpretation and Analysis: Conduct image interpretation and analysis tasks to extract relevant information from geospatial data sources. This may involve identifying changes in land cover, assessing environmental conditions, and detecting trends or anomalies.
• Data Management: Maintain routine data processing and management tasks, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and organization of geospatial datasets. This includes data acquisition, storage, retrieval, and quality control.
• Map Production: Create maps and cartographic products for natural resource applications. This involves map plot composition, layout design, and the integration of geospatial data into visually informative maps for decision-making and reporting.
• Documentation and Reporting: Assemble and distribute documentation, reports, and technical findings related to geospatial analyses. Communicate findings effectively to colleagues and stakeholders, providing clear and concise information to support decision-making processes.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to process, analyze, and model data in geospatial software, e.g., ERDAS Imagine or Esri ArcGIS. 
• Experience in earth sciences and knowledge of airborne and satellite imagery.

Education and Experience:

• Certification or degree in non-related discipline along with related experience to geography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, or physical/biological/environment/natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and one (1) year relevant work experience.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree related to geography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, or physical/biological/environment/natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling.

Physical Requirements:

• May require occasional travel to physical locations.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• This job operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.

Benefits:

• Eligible employees at Chloeta receive the following industry leading benefits:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Access to Teladoc
• Paid Annual Leave/PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Safe Harbor
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Accident
• Critical Illness or Hospital Focused Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long Term Disability

Pre-employment Requirements: This position may be contingent upon passing a security clearance, criminal background check, drug screen, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, education verification, employment verification, and/or credit check after acceptance of an offer and prior to beginning work, due to the nature of the services Chloeta provides and the responsibilities of this position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing: To enforce Chloeta’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, an employee or candidate could be subject to undergoing a drug screen and/or alcohol testing at the beginning of employment, as well as after commencement of employment where there is reasonable suspicion of intoxication, or following an automobile or other accident, or as part of a company or facility-wide random drug screen process.

EEO Statement: Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Chloeta: Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness Healthcare, and critical infrastructure requirements.