GIS Specialist III

Job Description

GIS Specialist III

The GIS Specialist III will play a vital role in providing classifications of remotely sensed imagery and spatial analysis outputs, along with technical support to staff, cooperators, and partners. The position involves leadership responsibilities in preparing and facilitating meetings, development of spatial data from remotely sensed data, conducting spatial analyses to support ecological monitoring, and assisting with GIS geodatabase design and maintenance. Additionally, you will review scientific literature, support occasional fieldwork.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

GIS Specialist III Responsibilities Include:

• Provide leadership in meetings with partners.
• Develop spatial data from remotely sensed sources, generating approximately 2-3 classifications per month.
• Conduct spatial analyses, developing approximately 4-6 analyses per month.
• Assist with GIS geodatabase design and maintenance for restoration monitoring.
• Perform literature reviews related to remote sensing, GIS analyses, and ecology.
• Support occasional fieldwork in barrier islands or marshes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Domestic travel may be required by this task order as outlined in the above tasks

GIS Specialist III Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

In addition to the major duties listed above, the idea candidate shall possess basic knowledge in the following:

• Remote sensing theory including: 1) spectral reflectance characteristics; 2) spectral indices; 3) land use land cover classification; 4) pixel-based classifications; 5) object-based classifications; and 6) accuracy assessment of classifications
• Common geospatial analysis techniques including: 1) site optimization; 2) buffering; 3) spatial queries and spatial joins; and 4) zonal statistics
• Light detection and ranging (lidar) data
• Geospatial datums and coordinate systems
• Data management
• Map production
• FGDC metadata standards and development
• Figure and table preparation
• Ability to maintain adequate documentation on all activities
• Based that the level and specialized nature of this work, a Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental Science with an emphasis on geographic information systems or remote sensing is required.
• At least 3-6 years of experience working in a research setting.
• A Master's degree could substitute for required experience.
• The idea candidate shall be proficient at oral and written English-language communication.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords

Remote Sensing

Spatial Analysis

GIS Geodatabase

Ecological Monitoring

Data Management

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