Charlottesville, VA · Remote
$110K - $150K/yr
Knowledge of digital cartography, image processing, computer technology, geographic information systems (GIS), geospatial production techniques, remote sensing, and photogrammetry * Ability to ...
Charlottesville, VA · Remote
$110K - $150K/yr
Knowledge of digital cartography, image processing, computer technology, geographic information systems (GIS), geospatial production techniques, remote sensing, and photogrammetry * Ability to ...
$12.62 - $15.38
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$19.07 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$18.14 - $20.90
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The median wage is $22.71 / hr.
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$28.58 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
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A Remote GIS Digitizing job involves converting physical maps, satellite images, or other geographic data into digital formats using GIS software. This process includes tracing features like roads, boundaries, and land use to create accurate digital maps. Professionals in this role work remotely, using specialized tools to ensure spatial accuracy and data consistency. The job requires attention to detail, proficiency in GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS, and a solid understanding of cartographic principles. It is commonly used in industries such as urban planning, environmental management, and infrastructure development.
To excel in Remote GIS Digitizing, you should possess a strong understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial data analysis, and attention to detail, often supported by relevant education or coursework in geography or related fields. Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS, and familiarity with digitizing tablets or online mapping platforms, are crucial, with certifications like Esri's GIS certificates being an advantage. Excellent time management, communication skills, and self-motivation help remote workers maintain productivity and collaborate effectively with distributed teams. These abilities ensure high-quality, accurate geospatial data output and seamless integration with broader project teams.
A common challenge in remote GIS digitizing is maintaining data accuracy and consistency without direct in-person supervision or immediate feedback. Effective communication with project managers and team members is essential to clarify project requirements, address ambiguities, and align on data standards. Access to high-quality training materials and adherence to established protocols can help troubleshoot issues quickly. Staying organized, practicing careful file management, and regularly backing up work are also important practices to ensure workflow efficiency and prevent data loss.
$110K - $150K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 16 days ago
Riverside Overview
Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.Position Overview
Riverside Research is seeking a full-time GEOINT Analyst. This position conducts geospatial analysis of objects, networks, and persons using geospatial tools, methodologies, spatial-temporal data, imagery, social and physical sciences. Exploits imagery, vector, and other data types to include non-geospatially correlated data to locate, identify, and map objects in the spatial domain. Provides analysis on, but is not limited to, terrain mapping, route planning, and maritime geospatial activity.
Position based in Charlottesville, VA and requires approximately 4 months at a time deployed to OCONUS locations.
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$110,000- $150,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.Closing Statement
Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.