Lynker Corporation
Geospatial Analyst/Remote Sensing Specialist
Lynker Corporation, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Overview
Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.
As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Geospatial Analyst/Remote Sensing Specialist to join our team and support our staffing and recruiting operations.
Lynker has an immediate opening for a
Geospatial Analyst
or
Remote Sensing Specialist
to support NOAA's Office for Coastal Management (OCM). The successful applicant will provide technical expertise related to coastal habitat mapping and land cover data production activities associated with NOAA's Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP). This is a full-time position with location preference for
Charleston, SC. with hybrid flexibility.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Quality assurance of multispectral imagery, ancillary data, and other production inputsPerform preprocessing of imagery, lidar, and GIS data to be used for land cover or habitat mapping classificationDevelop in-house land cover products and/or production workflows (classification, modeling, manual editing)Quality assurance of land cover data and associated derived data setsPerform accuracy assessment of land cover dataAssist with publishing and managing map/image servicesWrite metadata recordsAssist with the development of derivative products and tools that utilize land cover data (ex. Story Maps, web apps)Qualifications
Required:
B.S. plus 8-years' experience, or M.S. plus 2-years' experience in geography, remote sensing, GIS, engineering, geology, or related fieldWorking knowledge sufficient to evaluate land cover productsDemonstrated experience with image processing software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine, and/or eCognitionDemonstrated experience in habitat map and/or land cover data development and/or analysis of remotely sensed imagery or other geospatial dataKnowledge of Python, or other, scripting language required for automation of processing and data management tasksKnowledge of, or experience with, the application of machine learning/artificial intelligenceAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment.Preferred:
Experience with processing of lidar derivativesPractical application of machine learning, artificial intelligence, or data science applications for remotely sensed dataKnowledge of coastal management and coastal processesFamiliarity with wetland identification and characterizationAbout Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly costHealthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and visionPersonal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidaysHighly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks401(k) retirement plan with company-matchingEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!Flexible spending accountsEmployee assistance program (EAP)Short- and long-term disability insuranceLife and accident insuranceTuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per yearSpot bonuses for exceptional performanceAnnual Employee Recognition Awards with bonusesEmployee Referral ProgramFree centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pacePersonalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.
As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Geospatial Analyst/Remote Sensing Specialist to join our team and support our staffing and recruiting operations.
Lynker has an immediate opening for a
Geospatial Analyst
or
Remote Sensing Specialist
to support NOAA's Office for Coastal Management (OCM). The successful applicant will provide technical expertise related to coastal habitat mapping and land cover data production activities associated with NOAA's Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP). This is a full-time position with location preference for
Charleston, SC. with hybrid flexibility.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Quality assurance of multispectral imagery, ancillary data, and other production inputsPerform preprocessing of imagery, lidar, and GIS data to be used for land cover or habitat mapping classificationDevelop in-house land cover products and/or production workflows (classification, modeling, manual editing)Quality assurance of land cover data and associated derived data setsPerform accuracy assessment of land cover dataAssist with publishing and managing map/image servicesWrite metadata recordsAssist with the development of derivative products and tools that utilize land cover data (ex. Story Maps, web apps)Qualifications
Required:
B.S. plus 8-years' experience, or M.S. plus 2-years' experience in geography, remote sensing, GIS, engineering, geology, or related fieldWorking knowledge sufficient to evaluate land cover productsDemonstrated experience with image processing software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine, and/or eCognitionDemonstrated experience in habitat map and/or land cover data development and/or analysis of remotely sensed imagery or other geospatial dataKnowledge of Python, or other, scripting language required for automation of processing and data management tasksKnowledge of, or experience with, the application of machine learning/artificial intelligenceAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment.Preferred:
Experience with processing of lidar derivativesPractical application of machine learning, artificial intelligence, or data science applications for remotely sensed dataKnowledge of coastal management and coastal processesFamiliarity with wetland identification and characterizationAbout Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly costHealthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and visionPersonal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidaysHighly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks401(k) retirement plan with company-matchingEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!Flexible spending accountsEmployee assistance program (EAP)Short- and long-term disability insuranceLife and accident insuranceTuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per yearSpot bonuses for exceptional performanceAnnual Employee Recognition Awards with bonusesEmployee Referral ProgramFree centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pacePersonalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.