Geospatial Apprentice - Remote

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Springfield, VA, USA | Production | Hourly | 28,000-35,000 per year Individual pay will be competitive based on the candidate's unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. | Full Time

Geospatial Apprentice

Entry-Level

Remote

Wiser offers innovative solutions to clients in the public and private sectors. We combine technology and expertise to develop inventive solutions that deliver quality results and aid in critical decision making. With the flexibility and efficiency of a small business, we provide nimble responsiveness with the low risk and strong performance experience of an established GEOINT and Geospatial service provider.

Role Description

Wiser is looking for qualified candidates with a basic understanding of geographic information systems (GIS). Comprehensive training is provided on the software, GIS, and source materials needed to complete the work. Apprentices work as a team to collect, maintain, analyze, and interpret geographic information as needed for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital feature extraction from multiple data sources
• Attribute digital data accurately
• Understand and follow project specific guidance
• Independently use technical resource and guidance documents
• Clean geographic data errors and omissions
• Apply cartographic editing techniques to include feature displacement, thinning, symbolization, and annotation
• Suggest and implement improved work methods
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Basic familiarity with ArcGIS or GIS software.
• Workspace which is suitable for remote work with high-speed internet and multiple monitors. A laptop will be provided.
• Ability to self-lead using customer guidance
• Ability to meet production deadlines with minimal errors
• Ability to communicate with a diverse team of people
  
  

Work Environment

• Work is performed remotely, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week (8 hours per day). Providing your own hardware may be required.
• Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume that addresses each of the requirements listed above.
  
  

Wiser Imagery Services employs personnel within the states of Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Wiser Imagery Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination and are provided equal access to programs, services, and employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of Wiser Imagery Services.

The safety of our associates, both current and future, is Wiser's highest priority. Wiser is a government federal contractor and adheres to current mandates, laws, and guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

To comply with Federal law, Wiser Imagery Services participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process upon hire.

Wiser Imagery Services is a drug-free workplace.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.