Background
NOAA's National Geodetic Survey (NGS) provides the framework for all positioning activities in the Nation. The foundational elements of latitude, longitude, elevation, and shoreline information impact a wide range of important activities. NGS has the responsibility of surveying and/or reviewing the surveys of thousands of U.S. airports for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the NGS Aeronautical Survey Program (ASP).
Position Description
Will work with NGS and FAA to understand their strategic goals and the relationships between the organizations to include regulations, specifications, and standards related to aeronautical surveys. Job duties include:
1. Conduct field survey planning, flight line layout, imagery review, data archiving, aero triangulation, compilation, quality control, product production, printing, and distribution.
2. Responsible for processing field collected data and determining whether airfields meet necessary safety standards.
3. Document changes to runways and ensure the accuracy of airfields' geoid models.
4. Review and validate third-party airport survey data for accuracy, completeness and adherence to FAA standards.
5. Cross-reference field-collected survey data against FAA databases, GIS datasets, and legacy records to identify discrepancies.
6. Perform data reviews using GIS tools such as ArcGIS Pro and Google Earth Pro.
7. Assist in developing strategic plans and concepts and keeps abreast of new technologies and methods.
8. Support database improvements or modernization efforts related to airport survey data management.
9. Collaborate with team members to improve data review workflows and processes.
10. Become a recognized expert in the professional aeronautical survey community in methodologies, techniques, and GIS fields.
Education
Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics, Geodesy, GIS, related discipline, or equivalent.
Location
Work will be performed remotely and in-office to collaborate with colleagues. Approximately 50% telework permitted. Candidates should be within reasonable commuting distance to Silver Spring, MD.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $125,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT uses several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the position's scope and expected duties, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:
11. Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
12. 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
13. 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
14. Paid Time Off (PTO)
15. Basic Life & Supplemental Life
16. Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
17. Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
18. Employee assistance program (EAP)
19. Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
20. Skills Development & Certifications
21. Professional Membership Reimbursement
22. Employee Referral Program
23. Competitive compensation plan
24. Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
25. Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses
ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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