Geospatial Technician, Woolpert, Inc. - Dayton, OH

Geospatial Technician 

Woolpert, Inc.

Professional Area: 

Information Technology / GIS

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

Entry level

Website: 

http://www.apply2jobs.com/woolpert

Location: 

Dayton, OH

Qualifications:

Successful Candidates will have:

• BS in GIS, Geography, Cartography or Planning
• Previously demonstrated data collection, data creation and database management skills
• Previously demonstrated skill in ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation and other software experience such as Adobe Creative Cloud
• Previously demonstrated written and oral presentation skills
• U.S. Citizenship

Knowledge of or Experience with:

• Military Master Planning processes and techniques
• Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment (SDSFIE)
• Elements of Graphic Design
• Industry-accepted data collection and inventory methods

Leading Innovation and Integrity...

As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.

Woolpert, Inc., a leader in the integration of planning and design, technology and geospatial systems, is looking for a highly motivated geospatial technician with 1-5 years’ experience to work on military master planning projects for the Department of Defense (DoD). The geospatial technician will collect, edit and process CADD/GIS data from various sources for application in Vision plans, Area Development plans, Installation Development plans, Facility Use surveys and related products requiring strong graphic representation of plan concepts from GIS data. Office location is Dayton, OH. Prior military service is favorable, but not required.

Tasks will include:

• Working as part of integrated military master planning and design teams
• Assisting in the research and preparation of reports
• Developing plan concepts from notes and rough draft drawings
• Creating finished report and presentation graphics
• Traveling as an integral member of project teams
• Proactively pursuing new graphic techniques and technologies and keeping current on military master planning practices

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn... 

As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

For consideration, please apply online at www.apply2jobs.com/woolpert by searching for Requisition Number 534 and clicking “Apply Now.”

Please no agency or recruiter calls.  

Woolpert is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OFFICER, United Nations - New York City, NY

Job Code Title: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OFFICER Department/ Office: Department of Field Support Duty Station: NEW YORK

Posting Period: 29 May 2015-28 July 2015

Job Opening number: 15-IMA-DFS-40219-R-NEW YORK (R)

Special Notice   Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. This post is financed by the Regular Budget Account. Extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval.   Org. Setting and Reporting   This position is located in the Cartographic Section of the Field Communications and Information Technology Operations Service within the Information and Communications Technology Division (ICTD), Department of Field Support (DFS) and reports to the Chief, Cartographic Section or his/her designated officer. The Cartographic Section provides geospatial information in support of the decision making and operational needs of the Security Council, the Secretariat and peacekeeping operations, manages the programme for field mission geospatial information operations, provides technical assistance on international boundary issues, and serves, together with the Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), the Secretariat functions to the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM). The Section also produces topographic data and map production, carries out geospatial and terrain analysis and other support services to field missions in coordination with the Global Service Centre in Brindisi.   Responsibilities   Within delegated authority, the Geospatial Information Officer will be responsible for the following core duties: Provides cartographic and geospatial information support to the Security Council: - Conducts research on relevant geospatial and geopolitical issues from various sources, internal and external geospatial information databases; - Prepares small-scale briefing maps and presentation materials; - Prepares geospatial analysis products for the Security Council's Panels of Experts; - Conducts cartographic/geospatial presentation at the Security Council closed consultations; - Consults with requesting office/department to ensure all cartographic/geospatial products are prepared in a timely and appropriate manner. Provides geospatial information support to UN field operations, including peacekeeping operations: - Conducts research, collection, validation and compilation of geospatial data, including place names, for map and geospatial analysis products; - Prepares medium-scale planning and operation maps, from the UN geo-database (UN-map); - Prepares small-scale peacekeeping force deployment maps (from UN-map and Country profile maps); - Prepares thematic and template maps for United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC) and DPKO Situation Centre. Provides geospatial information support to the Secretariat and the Member States: - Prepares small-scale country profile maps and medium-scale reference maps from UN geo-database (UN-map); - Provides geospatial data input to UN-map for keeping updated; - Provides clearance of all maps published under the UN Secretariat as per UN Guidelines for the publication of maps (ST/AI/189/Add.25/Rev.1); - Conducts research and study on international boundary issues, in particular disputed boundary; - Maintains UN international boundary information system (UNIBIS) and Second Administrative Level Boundary (SALB). - Participates in the activities related to the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM).   Competencies   - Professionalism:   Substantive knowledge of cartography and geospatial information technology as it pertains to small and medium scale map production and related matters; Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations.   Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. - Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. - Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.   Education   Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Cartography, Geography, Geospatial Information Science, Remote Sensing or other related discipline that involves substantial cartographic production and geospatial information services.  A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.   Work Experience   A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in geospatial information related work is required.  Experience in one of the following areas: small-scale briefing map, medium-scale planning and operation map production, or geospatial database production, or geospatial/terrain analysis and studies is required. Experience in graphic software such as Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator or similar software is required.  Experience in GIS software such as ArcGIS ArcInfo or ArcEditor or ArcView is required. Experience in image processing software is desirable.  Cartographic experience in national mapping agency, public organisations, news agencies or publication industries dealing with cartographic and geospatial products and services is desirable.   Languages   English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.   Assessment Method   Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Applicants that have successfully passed the first assessment exercise and are invited for interview may be requested to present a sample of their geospatial product prior to the interview.   United Nations Considerations   Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage. Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application.  In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills.  Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.  Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted.   Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.