NV5
Geospatial Analyst - Land Cover
NV5, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333
Geospatial Analyst - Land Cover
Job ID
2024-10241
# of Openings
4
Job Locations
US-OR-Portland | US-OR-Corvallis | US-WI-Sun Prairie
Category
Geospatial/GIS
Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
NV5 is currently seeking an Analyst to support the Land Cover group in producing various land use and land cover datasets. The Land Cover group supports the production of a variety of land use land cover geospatial datasets. An Analyst supports technical teams by completing tasks with limited oversight. The Analyst should be comfortable working both individually and as part of a team to support data production workflows using tools such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, SQL Server, and cloud environments. Familiarity with vector and raster geospatial data should be strong enough to support finalization of project deliverables.Communication both internally and externally is required. Internally, an Analyst will coordinate closely with the technical leaders and project managers towards the completion of project requirements and provide technical support, quality control, and training for technicians. Externally, an Analyst should have the ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and/or partners to support the sharing of data insights and to ask questions that inform the creation of best products possible within project constraints.The Analyst will also work toward identifying and developing process improvements and efficiencies. It is expected that areas of specialty may start to develop within this position.Work Environment:Location: NV5 Regional Office in Portland, OR; Corvallis, OR; or Sun Prarie, WI
This position requires working in an office setting (home office or NV5 office) in front of a computer; there is no fieldwork component to this job.Travel:
NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5's continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world's toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.Responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesWorks independently with minimal oversightCompletes tasks on timeIdentifies issues, brings these to the attention of appropriate team members, and as appropriate, helps develop and implement solutionsIdentifies efficiencies, brings these to the attention of appropriate team members, and as appropriate, helps implementAdheres to the completion of all steps in standard workflowsMultitasks across several projects; if work balance becomes misaligned, brings this to the attention of appropriate managers for resolutionThe ability to perform repetitive tasks for consecutive periods of time (e.g. days, weeks, months as needed)Assists in problem solving and workflow automationAssists in procedural development of workflows, methods, and data reportingEdits, transforms, and loads (ETLs) data from source files to standardized database templatesRigorous quality controlPreparation of deliverablesSupports archiving of final project dataAttends trainings and meetings relating to job requirementsUses best practices to train technicians and senior techniciansProvides constructive feedbackSupports team with leadership skills in small groupsTasks and creates work for technicians as neededCoordinates and collaborates regularly with the technical leaders, project managers and project team members on progressComfortable working in an office setting in front of a computer (there is no fieldwork component to this job)
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesReliabilityGood communication skills and professionalismCan maintain efficiency and quality while performing repetitive tasksAbility to understand how data interacts across complex workflowsMaintains good data management and file organization practicesUnderstands resolution and statistical accuracy analysisProblem solving skillsShows flexibility when being tasked across multiple projectsCan work well within a team environment as well as independently with limited oversightAbility to learn from mistakes and take constructive criticism. Professional during times of stressStrong writing skillsStrong critical thinking skillsComfortable with ambiguity and limited directionAbility to train others using clear communication and constructive feedbackMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree, or equivalent experience6+ months of technician or equivalent experience2+ years of experience in a professional work environment2+ years of analysis experience working within GIS softwareProficiency in MS Office SuiteAbility to read maps, understand coordinate systems, perform raster and vector calculations and make conversions between formats
Preferred QualificationsExperience with photo interpretation of aerial imageryExperience with Land Use Land Cover geospatial datasetsExperience with database design and/or working in a distributed database environment (this could be geodatabases or non-spatial databases)Experience in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, etc.Experience communicating with clients or other external stakeholdersExperience creating geospatial metadataNV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.#LI-Onsite#LI-CP1
Job ID
2024-10241
# of Openings
4
Job Locations
US-OR-Portland | US-OR-Corvallis | US-WI-Sun Prairie
Category
Geospatial/GIS
Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
NV5 is currently seeking an Analyst to support the Land Cover group in producing various land use and land cover datasets. The Land Cover group supports the production of a variety of land use land cover geospatial datasets. An Analyst supports technical teams by completing tasks with limited oversight. The Analyst should be comfortable working both individually and as part of a team to support data production workflows using tools such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, SQL Server, and cloud environments. Familiarity with vector and raster geospatial data should be strong enough to support finalization of project deliverables.Communication both internally and externally is required. Internally, an Analyst will coordinate closely with the technical leaders and project managers towards the completion of project requirements and provide technical support, quality control, and training for technicians. Externally, an Analyst should have the ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and/or partners to support the sharing of data insights and to ask questions that inform the creation of best products possible within project constraints.The Analyst will also work toward identifying and developing process improvements and efficiencies. It is expected that areas of specialty may start to develop within this position.Work Environment:Location: NV5 Regional Office in Portland, OR; Corvallis, OR; or Sun Prarie, WI
This position requires working in an office setting (home office or NV5 office) in front of a computer; there is no fieldwork component to this job.Travel:
NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5's continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world's toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.Responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesWorks independently with minimal oversightCompletes tasks on timeIdentifies issues, brings these to the attention of appropriate team members, and as appropriate, helps develop and implement solutionsIdentifies efficiencies, brings these to the attention of appropriate team members, and as appropriate, helps implementAdheres to the completion of all steps in standard workflowsMultitasks across several projects; if work balance becomes misaligned, brings this to the attention of appropriate managers for resolutionThe ability to perform repetitive tasks for consecutive periods of time (e.g. days, weeks, months as needed)Assists in problem solving and workflow automationAssists in procedural development of workflows, methods, and data reportingEdits, transforms, and loads (ETLs) data from source files to standardized database templatesRigorous quality controlPreparation of deliverablesSupports archiving of final project dataAttends trainings and meetings relating to job requirementsUses best practices to train technicians and senior techniciansProvides constructive feedbackSupports team with leadership skills in small groupsTasks and creates work for technicians as neededCoordinates and collaborates regularly with the technical leaders, project managers and project team members on progressComfortable working in an office setting in front of a computer (there is no fieldwork component to this job)
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesReliabilityGood communication skills and professionalismCan maintain efficiency and quality while performing repetitive tasksAbility to understand how data interacts across complex workflowsMaintains good data management and file organization practicesUnderstands resolution and statistical accuracy analysisProblem solving skillsShows flexibility when being tasked across multiple projectsCan work well within a team environment as well as independently with limited oversightAbility to learn from mistakes and take constructive criticism. Professional during times of stressStrong writing skillsStrong critical thinking skillsComfortable with ambiguity and limited directionAbility to train others using clear communication and constructive feedbackMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree, or equivalent experience6+ months of technician or equivalent experience2+ years of experience in a professional work environment2+ years of analysis experience working within GIS softwareProficiency in MS Office SuiteAbility to read maps, understand coordinate systems, perform raster and vector calculations and make conversions between formats
Preferred QualificationsExperience with photo interpretation of aerial imageryExperience with Land Use Land Cover geospatial datasetsExperience with database design and/or working in a distributed database environment (this could be geodatabases or non-spatial databases)Experience in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, etc.Experience communicating with clients or other external stakeholdersExperience creating geospatial metadataNV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.#LI-Onsite#LI-CP1