NV5 Geospatial is currently seeking a Senior Geospatial Technician in our GEOINT Solutions Practice. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in the geospatial industry supporting a variety of projects.  The Senior Geospatial Technician will work as part of a team to create and update highly attributed feature data within a geodatabase from imagery and ancillary sources to provide intelligent datasets that can be used for mission planning and support.  Tasks may include 3D environment assignments creating and editing digital elevation models to client specifications. The ideal candidate must be analytical, self-motivated with exceptional planning and critical thinking skills, and collaborative in a team environment as well as able to work independently.

Work Environment:  NV5 Office in St. Petersburg, FL

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.

• Performs quality assurance methods to ensure a high degree of data consistency, integrity, and accuracy and provide feedback in the form of constructive criticism to peers
• Trains team members on workflow methodologies
• Photointerpretation of geographic features from aerial and satellite imagery
• Create and update highly attributed feature data
• Review of maps and other ancillary sources to enhance data value
• Attribution and update of metadata
• Edit terrain to within project specification standards as trained
• Coordination and collaboration with the project team members on the progress of production
• Completion of all project forms, spreadsheets, and checklists
• Identifies and develops process improvements/efficiencies
• Attend training and/or meetings relating to job requirements
• Assists in problem solving/troubleshooting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates problem solving ability across software platforms
• Consistently produces quality work meeting client specs within budget
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive demeanor under pressure
• Consistently meets deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates efficiency, accuracy in tasks, and organization of data management
• Can work well within a team environment as well as independently with limited oversight
• Aptitude for learning higher level and complex tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience working in a professional environment with digital geospatial software: ESRI ArcGIS, DAT/EM Summit Evolution, Socet Set, Socet GXP, Microstation, AutoCAD or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed budget and quality expectations at the technician level
• Intermediate knowledge of mapping and cartography
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• U.S. citizenship required to comply with government contract

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification
• 2+ years’ experience in a technical, professional work environment
• Experience working with NGA/DoD/AGC products
• Possess a Secret level DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering program, or equivalent experience

NV5 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.

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