GIS Shoreline Compiler / Quality Control Specialist
Entarian is seeking a candidate for our GIS Shoreline Compilation and Quality Control position to support ongoing CUSP projects within NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Coastal Mapping Program (CMP). The CMP supplies the shoreline for NOAA's nautical charts and other users, mapping the 95,000 miles of the U.S. shoreline using photogrammetry and maintaining a database of over half a million aerial photographs and thousands of shoreline maps.
About the role
The best candidate will understand NGS' strategic goals and its mandate for shoreline mapping. This is a fully remote position supporting work in Silver Spring, MD, with preference for a hybrid role if the candidate is local. The position is estimated to last for one year with the possibility for extension.
Responsibilities
- Compile, edit, and attribute shoreline products to maintain the most current land-water interface data for the U.S. and its territories.
- Delineate and attribute high-resolution shoreline polylines by synthesizing Digital Elevation Models, satellite imagery, and external vector data using mean high-water proxies.
- Utilize vertical modeling and image interpretation techniques, supported by water-level station data and shoreline indicators, to identify and map coastal boundaries.
- Conduct comprehensive Quality Assurance and Quality Control on shoreline data through detailed visual, coverage analysis, qualitative and quantitative, format, datum, and metadata assessments.
- Ensure all cartographic products maintain strict compliance with NGS topology specifications and data stewardship standards.
- Resolve complex discrepancies in source material by researching and cross-referencing historical charts, legacy imagery, and Electronic Navigational Chart shapefiles.
- Manage and prioritize the replacement of outdated coastal data with recent information to support diverse coastal management, mapping, and planning applications.
- Provide expert-level technical guidance and training to new personnel to ensure consistency in shoreline delineation and attribution.
- Collaborate on the development of innovative tools and methodologies to streamline production workflows and integrate emerging geospatial technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in GIS, Geography, or related discipline.
- 4+ years of relevant experience.
- 4+ years using ArcMap Suite / ArcGIS Pro and Google Earth.
- 4+ years with compilation, digitalization, and feature extraction from imagery and DEMs.
- Ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as a team and independently.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with sensitive or classified data.
- Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Professional Membership Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Competitive compensation plan
- Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on individual, business unit, and company performance
Pay
Salary for this position is approximately $75,000 - $85,000/year.