Bathymetrist
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Band 3 Bathymetrists receive and analyze bathymetric data for use by the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and mission partners. They serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in bathymetric data compilation and product generation in support of Safety of Navigation (SoN), ocean modeling, and mission-specific intelligence. They analyze, acquire, compile, and disseminate maritime safety information to meet NGA's worldwide maritime SoN obligations under U.S. Code, Title 10, other Federal and International laws, and NGA regulations. They perform advanced and complex bathymetric data analysis tasks, and populate, evaluate, and maintain data and metadata in global bathymetric databases. Band 3 Bathymetrists take the lead on providing customers with conflated and corrected mission-specific data, and regularly train and mentor junior team members. Band 3 Bathymetrists should possess solid to advanced knowledge of the following:
hydrographic and bathymetric surveying techniques and equipment, sound velocity corrections, sensor offsets, and horizontal and vertical datum corrections applied to survey data during collection and post-processing. They should also have demonstrated knowledge, and experience working with, cartographic projections and grids; tidal datums; gridded models used for bathymetric analysis, seafloor feature identification; 3D software visualization; and bathymetric data cleaning and validation. Band 3 Bathymetrists should have experience with:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and bathymetric data processing software (ArcGIS, QPS Qimera/Fledermaus, and CARIS preferred); as well as familiarity with various data file formats (VPF or S-57, BAG, ASCII, xyzu, etc). Familiarity with a variety of bathymetric sensors and (SONAR, Bathymetric LiDAR, Satellite Derived Bathymetry) is preferred. Band 3 Bathymetrists may represent NGA and the Maritime Safety Office to external mission partners in US and international fora, and should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additional Application Requirement:
You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to:
1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:
1. Demonstrated experience collecting bathymetric or hydrographic data; and/or data manipulation, feature extraction, and/or attribution of bathymetric or hydrographic data independently. 2. Demonstrated experience with Geographic Information System (GIS). 3. Proven ability to communicate ongoing work to peer and leadership through written, visual, spoken reports and briefings. 4. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to problem identification, analysis and resolution on challenging issues. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
A. Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study of at least 24 semester hours in Oceanography or a related discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Hydrography, Hydrology, Marine Sciences, Mathematics, Meteorology, Physical Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of Oceanography, Physics, Geophysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Meteorology, Computer Science, and Engineering Sciences. Applicants who qualify on the basis of major study in Biology or Geology must have at least 6 semester hours in the major directly concerned with Marine Science or 6 semester hours in Oceanography. -OR- B. Combination of Education and
Experience:
A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, with 20 additional semester hours in any combination of Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Sciences, Geophysics, Oceanography, Mathematics, Meteorology, and Physics, plus experience in the disciplines of Hydrography or Bathymetry that includes marine surveying, the use of current GIS tools, methods of research and analysis, application of hydrographic or bathymetric principles, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Designation as an American Congress on Surveying and Mapping-The Hydrographic Society of America (ACSM-THSOA) Certified Hydrographer, or similar certification is highly desired. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/20 or better with or without corrective lenses; Far visual acuity of 20/60 or better binocular with or without corrective lenses DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:
1. Demonstrated experience coordinating with customers and providers of bathymetric source data to develop clear, realistic product and service requests. 2. Demonstrated experience working in hydrographic and bathymetric data processing software, such as Fledermaus, Qimera, and/or CARIS. 3. Knowledge of scripting programs such as Python, R, FME, or MATLAB.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Band 3 Bathymetrists receive and analyze bathymetric data for use by the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and mission partners. They serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in bathymetric data compilation and product generation in support of Safety of Navigation (SoN), ocean modeling, and mission-specific intelligence. They analyze, acquire, compile, and disseminate maritime safety information to meet NGA's worldwide maritime SoN obligations under U.S. Code, Title 10, other Federal and International laws, and NGA regulations. They perform advanced and complex bathymetric data analysis tasks, and populate, evaluate, and maintain data and metadata in global bathymetric databases. Band 3 Bathymetrists take the lead on providing customers with conflated and corrected mission-specific data, and regularly train and mentor junior team members. Band 3 Bathymetrists should possess solid to advanced knowledge of the following:
hydrographic and bathymetric surveying techniques and equipment, sound velocity corrections, sensor offsets, and horizontal and vertical datum corrections applied to survey data during collection and post-processing. They should also have demonstrated knowledge, and experience working with, cartographic projections and grids; tidal datums; gridded models used for bathymetric analysis, seafloor feature identification; 3D software visualization; and bathymetric data cleaning and validation. Band 3 Bathymetrists should have experience with:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and bathymetric data processing software (ArcGIS, QPS Qimera/Fledermaus, and CARIS preferred); as well as familiarity with various data file formats (VPF or S-57, BAG, ASCII, xyzu, etc). Familiarity with a variety of bathymetric sensors and (SONAR, Bathymetric LiDAR, Satellite Derived Bathymetry) is preferred. Band 3 Bathymetrists may represent NGA and the Maritime Safety Office to external mission partners in US and international fora, and should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additional Application Requirement:
You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to:
1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:
1. Demonstrated experience collecting bathymetric or hydrographic data; and/or data manipulation, feature extraction, and/or attribution of bathymetric or hydrographic data independently. 2. Demonstrated experience with Geographic Information System (GIS). 3. Proven ability to communicate ongoing work to peer and leadership through written, visual, spoken reports and briefings. 4. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to problem identification, analysis and resolution on challenging issues. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
A. Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study of at least 24 semester hours in Oceanography or a related discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Hydrography, Hydrology, Marine Sciences, Mathematics, Meteorology, Physical Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of Oceanography, Physics, Geophysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Meteorology, Computer Science, and Engineering Sciences. Applicants who qualify on the basis of major study in Biology or Geology must have at least 6 semester hours in the major directly concerned with Marine Science or 6 semester hours in Oceanography. -OR- B. Combination of Education and
Experience:
A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, with 20 additional semester hours in any combination of Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Sciences, Geophysics, Oceanography, Mathematics, Meteorology, and Physics, plus experience in the disciplines of Hydrography or Bathymetry that includes marine surveying, the use of current GIS tools, methods of research and analysis, application of hydrographic or bathymetric principles, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Designation as an American Congress on Surveying and Mapping-The Hydrographic Society of America (ACSM-THSOA) Certified Hydrographer, or similar certification is highly desired. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/20 or better with or without corrective lenses; Far visual acuity of 20/60 or better binocular with or without corrective lenses DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:
1. Demonstrated experience coordinating with customers and providers of bathymetric source data to develop clear, realistic product and service requests. 2. Demonstrated experience working in hydrographic and bathymetric data processing software, such as Fledermaus, Qimera, and/or CARIS. 3. Knowledge of scripting programs such as Python, R, FME, or MATLAB.
- Department:
1360 Oceanography - Salary Range:
$72,030 to $133,465 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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