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GIS Technicians

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Manages three Remote Sensing Laboratories (RSL's), each co-located with but operating independently of a National Technology Center. The centers are designed to ensure a more efficient, state-of-the-art data collection system for the National Resource Inventory (NRI), a statistical survey designed to estimate natural resource conditions and trends on the Nation's non-Federal land. The RSL's are responsible for aerial photo interpretation and various remote sensing methods used to detect changes in the land use and resource conditions at the NRI's 800,000 sample sites. Sanborn, market leader in providing high quality spatial information, has immediate opportunities at the NRCS Remote Sensing Labs in Greensboro, NC; Fort Worth, TX; and Portland OR.

If you are interested and feel that you meet the following qualifications, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Manipulates a geographic information system (GIS) to produce a mapping product using a graphics workstation, trace digitizing, and/or construction digitizing. Edits graphics files to match specifications, may utilize custom menus and software to perform interactive file manipulations. Demonstrated capability to perform higher level and more technically challenging tasks involving photo interpretation, data collection analysis and verification.

Duties Include:

Make interpretations and determinations using protocols and systems
Perform photo interpretation to monitor change and assess conditions
Determine scale and make measurements from photography using GIS tools
Use of data recording instruments and related software

Requirements:

Associates degree in a related field and a minimum of two years directly related experience; four year degree preferred; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specialized training (e.g. ESRI training courses) a plus
Demonstrated photo interpretation and/or data collection skills
Knowledge in map layout design
Understanding of GIS data formats
Awareness of GIS application approaches
Must have current authorization to work in the U.S.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume with "GIS Technician / Portland" in the subject line to employment@sanborn.com. EOE/M/F/D/V employer.

To apply for one of the positions listed, submit resume to employment@sanborn.com. EOE/MFVD. Qualified minorities and females are strongly encouraged to apply. No phone calls, please.

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