Prescient Edge is seeking a Toponymist – Arabic – Journeyman to support a Federal government client. As a Toponymist – Arabic – Journeyman, you will:
Analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) while working closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names experts.
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 products. These 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 process.
Prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDB. The accuracy and reliability of the selected candidate’s work is essential to the missions of these users.
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.
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 organizations.
Benefits
At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone’s success. To that end, we provide employees with a best in class benefits package that includes:
A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage
A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule
Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking
A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged
Job Requirements:
Active TS/SCI clearance required, and must be willing and able to obtain a CI Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree and 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in the language
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience.
Experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro; creating shapefiles, geo-databases; 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 gathering.
Specific experience processing geographic names following agency policies and procedures is highly desired.
Be a self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
Ability to multitask and deliver quality products within specified timelines.
Ability to work well as part of a team effort.
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