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Organization: The Mapping Network
Title: Hydrographer / GIS Analyst
Location: Kansas City / East Coast

Posted: 2024-04-11
Application Deadline:

Position Description:

Do you enjoy working on lakes? Creating maps? We are currently seeking a hydrographer / geoscience professional for the position of a Hydrographer/ GIS Analyst in Kansas City, Missouri or East Coast. This position requires a high-energy leader who has a passion for the geographic industry. This person will interact with other industry professionals throughout the United States.

About Us:

The Mapping Network is a business organized to perform hydrographic, sediment, and UAV surveys on land, lakes and river systems for a wide range of clients throughout the United States. We operate from our office in Kansas City, Missouri along with fifteen highly trained professional companies located around the country. We provide this service for a variety of client needs including generating bathymetry, sediment volume, dredging, topography, and water volume information.

The Mapping Network works directly with engineers, dredging companies, lake associations, developers and government organizations. With over 4000 completed hydrography projects, our company and personnel have been leaders in the development of technology for over a decade.

Job Position:

Full-time Hydrographic Surveyor / GIS Analyst

Position Location:

Kansas City, MO with required travel

Job Summary:
The Hydrographic Surveyor / GIS Analyst will provide data collection and processing services on lakes, land and rivers throughout the US. Position resides in Kansas City, MO.

Overall Function:
This position will provide data collection and processing services on lakes, land and rivers throughout the US. Some projects are local, most will require travel.

Overall Responsibilities:
Perform hydrographic, sediment, and UAV surveys on land, lakes and river systems
Generate bathymetry, sediment volume, dredging, topography, and water volume information
Develop Maps
Partner with the marketing team to lead a demand creation plan, including marketing and promotion, ongoing competitive analysis and market research, as needed.
Responsible for the continuous improvement and evolution of our services, including new program development. Monitors and responds to continued quality and trends
Manage project development and customer service

Key skills/attributes:
Highly Motivated and Self Driven
ArcGIS with 3D analyst
Hypack / Dredgepack
Survey Grade GPS data collection
Basic knowledge of Sonar
Basic knowledge of projections and elevation datums
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe and Database
Attention to detail
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent overall writing skills
Good project management skills
Creative thinker
Business-minded
Client focused
Research skills
Ability to multi-task
Flexibility
Quick to adapt to change
Team player

Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geoscience, or Engineering related field
Basic understanding of boats
UAV/Drone flying and technical
Remote Sensing, LiDAR, Imagery

The Mapping Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary to commensurate with experience

Benefits include but not limited to:
Health Insurance
401K with matching funds
Cell Phone
Flex-time
Paid Vacation

Please email resume with salary requirements to
[email protected]
www.themappingnetwork.com