Job Description

Why ChooseRoyce Geo

We're not your typical government contracting company, nor do we want to be. AtRoyce Geo, we live for building durable and long-lasting relationships with our clients, providing exceptional service with a CAN'T QUIT / WON'T QUIT attitude. We are creating a culture of winning, optimism, FUN, and caring for the person next to you. If you want to work in a real team environment and share the wealth and satisfaction of providing real value to your customer, then this company may be just for you.

Royce Geoprides ourselves in our values-first approach. Our values of Accountability, Attitude, Communication, Innovation, and Leadership are integrated into how we approach problems, guide our interactions with others, and create the framework for our culture. We recognize and reward our team members that champion these attributes.

We offer a competitive benefit package that is designed to attract and retain exceptional talent. We take care of our team members from multiple facets including health, financial, and well-being programs:

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

We are looking for a Mid-level Cartographer to join us in Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Source evaluation of rasterized nautical charts, ENC, TOD, digital hydrographic or bathymetric surveydata, Notices to Mariners (NtM), topographic maps orthorectified imagery, chart catalogs and a variety of Open Source or government-furnisheddatasets, and then recommend optimal source/s to be included in each source package.
• Compiling or updating maritime features and attributes for the SFH DNC/ENC/CPENC/LPC/TOD/DWC/SMENC/AML portfolio on ESRI-based Vector-Cartographic Production System (VCPS)enterpriseGeospatial Information System production environment virtual desktop application (VDA) workstations. Compilation will be from a variety of sources such as rasterized nautical charts, ENC, digital hydrographic surveydata, NtM, topographic maps, orthorectified imagery, and chart catalogs.
• Perform a quality control check on DNC/ENC/CPENC/LPC/DWC/TOD/SMENC/AMLdataagainst the sources used and identify discrepancies. Document features and attribution that are not in compliance with the sources used orNGAguidance (e.g. DNC Bulletin, ENC Encoding Guide). After the Contractor has made its review and assessment/s,NGAwill perform a final approval assessment of the DNC/ENC/CPENC/LPC/DWC/TOD/SMENC/AML.
• Dataconversion between different mapping file formats, including but not limited to VPF, S-57, S-101, ASCII, .bag, .csv, shapefiles, and feature classes in both ArcMap andArcGISPro.
• Datamigration between files, folders, projects,enterprisedatabases, or webapps/dashboards may also be required.

Required Skills:

• TS/SCIClearanceRequired
• 3 years of demonstratedexperienceperforming cartographic finishing, feature extraction from maps, charts or various imagery sources, attribution population, and relatedexperience.
• 1-3 years of demonstratedexperienceperformingdataediting in ESRI tools, such as ArcMap orArcGISPro.
• 1-3 years demonstratedexperienceperforming manual orautomateddataquality checks.
• Demonstratedexperiencecreating, editing, and manipulating shapefiles, geodatabases, and features.
• Demonstratedexperienceloading raster and vector files for viewing/reviewing multiple overlappingdatasets.
• Demonstratedexperienceusing ESRIDataReview Tools.

Desired Skills:

• ExperienceusingArcGISPro.
• Knowledge ofNGAproducts and services.
• Knowledge orexperiencewith maritime navigation,data, products or services. Experienceediting or managingdatain anArcGISPortal environment.
• Experienceworking with geospatialdatain a multi-userenterpriseenvironment.
• Experienceconvertingdatain multiple formats, especially standard MILSPEC, S-57 and shapefiles.
• Knowledge of cartographic generalization rules.
• Experienceusing imagery for the purposes of nautical chart compilation.
• Experiencecombining digital cartography, computer technology, GIS, cartographic and geospatial production techniques, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and digitaldataformats.
• Experiencegeo-referencing maps, charts and various sources.
• Ability to order, manipulate, and interpret various types of satellite imagery used as a source for feature extraction (coastline, etc.).
• Knowledge of symbolization rules (how symbols are used to portray features).

EEO Statement

Royce Geo. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should emailrecruiting@roycegeo.comor call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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