• Job Description

  Req#: 7067
  Who We Are
  
  
  For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
  
  Your Impact at SAM
  
  
  • Oversee the quality assurance and quality control review of all federal geospatial projects prior to client delivery
  • Reviewing QA/QC layers for lidar, imagery, GIS layers, 3DHP, or planimetric datasets, and providing reports and feedback to the production team
  • Provide feedback to the production team on observed issues and systematic errors
  • Provide training and guidance on data quality standards and best practices to technicians
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies
  • Work with program management to continue to refine SAM’s Federal Quality Management Program, including assisting with SAM's Federal Program Quality Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Other duties as assigned
  
  What You Bring to SAM
  
  
  • 5+ years of experience in GIS/Remote sensing field
  • Experience in quality review processes, such as running and reviewing QA/QC tools, root cause analysis, and documenting lessons learned
  • Experience working with common geospatial software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap, Geocue LP360, Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper, Bentley Microstation \ Terrasolid suite, and LASTools
  • Understanding of industry specifications such as 3DEP Lidar Base Specification (LBS), 3D Hydrography / Elevation Derived Hydrography specifications, and USACE EM 1110-1-1000
  • Prefer experience with United States Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Elevation Product (3DEP), 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) projects
  • Excellent communication, listening, writing and verbal, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven work history, strong work ethic and team-player attitude
  
  Our Perks
  
  
  • Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
  • Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
  • Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
  • Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
  • Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms
  EEO
  SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
  
  Salary Maximum
  
  USD $45.00/per hour
  Salary Minimum
  
  USD $25.00/per hour
  
  • 5+ years of experience in GIS/Remote sensing field
  • Experience in quality review processes, such as running and reviewing QA/QC tools, root cause analysis, and documenting lessons learned
  • Experience working with common geospatial software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap, Geocue LP360, Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper, Bentley Microstation \ Terrasolid suite, and LASTools
  • Understanding of industry specifications such as 3DEP Lidar Base Specification (LBS), 3D Hydrography / Elevation Derived Hydrography specifications, and USACE EM 1110-1-1000
  • Prefer experience with United States Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Elevation Product (3DEP), 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) projects
  • Excellent communication, listening, writing and verbal, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven work history, strong work ethic and team-player attitude
  
  
  • Oversee the quality assurance and quality control review of all federal geospatial projects prior to client delivery
  • Reviewing QA/QC layers for lidar, imagery, GIS layers, 3DHP, or planimetric datasets, and providing reports and feedback to the production team
  • Provide feedback to the production team on observed issues and systematic errors
  • Provide training and guidance on data quality standards and best practices to technicians
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies
  • Work with program management to continue to refine SAM’s Federal Quality Management Program, including assisting with SAM's Federal Program Quality Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Other duties as assigned

• About the company

  SAM is the nation’s largest, combined geospatial and inspection services firm and the leader in our industry. We pioneer the deployment of innovative solutions for collecting and analyzing complex data across a wide range of markets and infrastructure projects.

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