CSS seeks to hire one full-time employee to assist with geospatial studies to support marine spatial planning in U.S. coastal waters. This position is located with the Marine Spatial Ecology Division of the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, NOAA which works to provide scientific products supporting marine spatial planning and ecological and social science studies to support sustainable growth of the Blue Economy. This position will be responsible for supporting projects as a full member of a research team or as an independent researcher under general direction and guidance on project objectives, limits, work plans, and conclusions. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the development of marine spatial planning research and products related to screening and siting of various ocean industry and conservation sectors

Position Duties

• Development of geodatabases, geoprocessing tools, derived data products to support high-end spatial analysis, data analytics, and visualization applications to support decision making
• Organize and input data into databases, maintain accurate detailed records of observations, measurements and results
• Set and meet deadlines for completion of work in timely manner
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to other relevant projects as directed

Qualifications

• BS or MS Degree plus 2 - 5 years of relevant experience required
• Background in marine science is preferred and experience supporting NOAA or BOEM is highly desirable.
• Automation of data preparation, workflows and spatial processing
• Proficient in the methods, practices and techniques of advanced spatial modeling, including raster and vector analysis and cartography
• Proficient with ArcMap 10.X, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online

CSS is predominantly a Federal Contractor and is subject to following the terms of Executive Orders. CSS requires all Employees (Direct, Indirect, government, state, and commercial), including employees working from home/remotely, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the CSS HR Department.

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