Hydrography Geospatial Analyst III

Dewberry is currently seeking a Geospatial Analyst III for our Tampa, FL or Fairfax, VA offices. Remote positions will be considered dependent on experience. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm.  The firm succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people therefore we offer opportunities for professional growth while working with and applying the latest technology. Typical responsibilities are to work on the GIS/IT and Remote Sensing related projects for state and federal clients across the US. Overall responsibility includes working on a team performing automated and manual processing of hydrography data for the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP).

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are 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.

Position requires experience in analysis and review of elevation data (typically derived from topographic lidar, topobathymetric data, or IfSAR), vector data (2D and 3D), Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), Digital Surface Models (DSMs), Elevation Derived Hydrography (EDH) data for 3DHP, Watershed Boundary Datasets (WBD), NHD, imagery, and derivative products for state, federal, and private clients across the US. Experience with processing large vector datasets and performing raster geoprocessing preferred. Strong candidates will also have a good, conceptual understanding of fundamental remote sensing concepts and geospatial processes for various products, e.g.  how lidar sensors work, basic GPS ground survey procedures, airborne lidar trajectory processing, interaction of light and water for bathymetry applications, and ortho-imagery processing.

• Working with elevation data, hydrography, hydrographic networks, and derived products
• Creation and analysis of data products and processing results
• Working with Watershed Boundary Datasets (WBD) and National Hydrography Dataset (NHD)
• Feature extraction and attribution
• Work with the Product Line Lead to assist in the execution of projects, on time and within budget.
• Data Management and Handling: Planning and monitoring production data, Ensuring data management protocols are met including the use of proper files and formats as well as file locations, storage, and backups.
• Perform work that appropriately follows all quality control steps and practices are implemented throughout processes to ensure deliverables meet client specifications.
• Provide feedback and support for developing and/or updating SOPs as necessary.
• Works with production staff to support process improvements; working with other Technology/Process Improvement teams to review best practices to enhance product line, gain efficiencies, and improve quality.
• Support improvements to automation of the production and QC process through providing technical guidance and ideas
• Task Management; Problem resolution; Report writing; Collaboration
• Quality Assurance, documentation and providing feedback.

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field.
• 3 +years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in elevation data processing and elevation model creation/manipulation, hydrography, or other remote sensing processing, development, and QA/QC.
• An understanding of GIS, elevation data, lidar, and concepts including a strong knowledge of various raster and vector data types, coordinate systems, projections, and datums
• In-depth knowledge of ESRI’s products including ArcGIS 10x, ArcPro, and experience with GDBs.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access).
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight schedules as required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Beneficial Skills & Experience

• Understanding of Lidar production workflow and being able to explain the conceptual basis of Lidar acquisition, processing, and deliverable creation
• The ability to analyze point clouds and various geospatial data layers derived from point cloud data.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• GISP Certification, ASPRS certifications in Lidar or other Remote Sensing technologies a plus
• Working knowledge of Python and/or other programming languages a plus.
• GDAL Tools, and command line applications highly desirable
• ArcGIS Data Review and Production Editing experience a plus.
• Specific experience working with the retired National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), USGS 3DHP, or other hydrology data.
• Experience in hydrography, H&H modeling, flood mapping or related area.
• Experience creating scripts/models/macros in multiple GIS/remote sensing platforms
• Experience with national elevation programs, such as NOAA’s Coastal Mapping Program, USGS 3DEP, and/or USGS 3DHP
• Experience with industry standards and specifications, e.g., Elevation-Derived Hydrography Data Acquisition Specifications, Elevation-Derived Hydrography – READ Rules, ASPRS Positional accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data, USGS Lidar Base Specifications.
• Must be a US Citizen.

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.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

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

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

*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.