Portuguese Toponymist Journeyman with Security Clearance - Springfield Virginia

Company: Quick Services, LLC
Location: Springfield, Virginia
Posted On: 05/05/2024

CLEARANCE REQUIRED : TS/SCI This job is located in: Springfield, VAQSL Seeks a candidate for a Journeyman Toponymist with Portuguese language reading proficiency and ArcGIS experienced candidate to support a customer site in Springfield, VAThe Toponymist shall analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) while working closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names expertsSelected candidate will use agency guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard productsThese services will use the Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS), charts, imagery and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to use question via the Ad Hoc Query processIn addition, the candidate will prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDBThe accuracy and reliability of the selected candidate's work is essential to the missions of these usersPrimary Responsibilities:--- Selected candidate will scan and geo-reference hardcopy maps, research, and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery to use as reference sources.--- Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB.--- Selected candidate will interpret and apply national and international policies governing the treatment of and general guidelines emanating from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other related organizationsRequirements--- HS Diploma and 3 years relevant experience--- Qualified candidates will possess an ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in the language and have a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience.--- Qualified candidates should also have experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro; creating shapefiles, geodatabases; utilizing native maps, secondary source maps, and historic maps for extraction and comparison; mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions; and expertise in research and information gatheringAdditional Desired Qualifications:--- Bachelor's Degree 2 to 4 years of experience.--- Specific experience processing geographic names following agency policies and procedures is highly desired.--- Ideal candidate must be a self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal supervision and guidance.--- Candidate must be able to multitask and deliver quality products within specified timelines.--- Candidate should work well as part of a team effortWhy work for QSL? More...

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