Entry Level Remote Sensing Operator

Entry Level Remote Sensing Operator

Job

# of Openings: 1

Job Location:

US-FL-Tampa

Category:
Geography/GIS

Relocation Assistance:
Yes

Service Line: MCS

Dewberry is currently seeking an entry level Remote Sensing Operator in our Tampa, FL office
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This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. The firm succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people therefore we offer opportunities for professional growth while working with and applying the latest technology. Typical responsibilities are to work on Remote Sensing related projects for state and federal clients across the US.

Ideal candidate will work out of our Tampa, FL office.
Consideration may be made for qualified candidates in alternate locations.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Position requires entry level experience in geospatial and lidar technologies. Preferred experience in operating commercial airborne lidar sensors (Riegl, Leica, Optech) in fixed wing platforms. Candidate should have strong self-motivation with independent working mindset, is expected to operate airborne sensors in field operations aboard fixed wing aircraft. Strong communication skills with the pilot and operations staff are expected, must be able to perform work duties at various times and schedules when optimal flying conditions are present, including nights and weekends.

This role may have office geospatial work duties during non-operational times. Training for operating these systems in the aircraft will be provided. Additional responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Collect airborne lidar and imagery data from fixed wing aircraft
• Understand project requirements and priorities
• Work directly with pilots to evaluate weather and environmental conditions during aerial data acquisition
• Collect, download, and ship acquired data from the field to office
• Troubleshoot sensor and software issues while airborne and on the ground
• Ensure acquisition field logs and reporting are completed
• Ensure safe operation of company equipment
• Quality checks on data post acquisition
• Install sensors and equipment into aircraft with support
• Coordinate with acquisition and initial processing
• Independent task and time management
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills and initiative
• On the job and continual training and collaboration

Required Skills and Experience

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel for up to 8 weeks at a time
• Understanding of aviation, GIS, remote sensing, or GPS survey methods
• 1+ years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field
• Interest in field operations
• Ability to work and problem solve in remote environments independently of office teams
• Comfortable flying in small aircraft in various environments
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in sensor operation and…