Hydrography Production Manager
Posted Date 7 hours ago (8/3/2021 2:32 PM)
Job ID 8948 # of Openings 1 Job Location US-FL-Tampa | US-CO-Denver | US-VA-Fairfax Category Geography/GIS Relocation Assistance No Service Line MCS
Job Description
Dewberry has a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced GIS/remote sensing professional looking to step up into an advanced production leadership role. We are currently seeking a Hydrography Production Manager to oversee the production and maintenance of elevation derived National Hydrography Datasets (NHD) and related products. You will be responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of multiple, diverse NHD projects for local, state, and federal clients. You will work closely with a team of project managers to ensure we adhere to client delivery schedules, quality expectations, and budgetary constraints. You will also be responsible for staffing, training, and for process improvements including advances in automation.
Ideal candidate will work out of our Tampa, Denver, or Fairfax office. We would also consider candidates living near one of our other office locations throughout the US.
You will work closely with a team focused on the continued development and process improvements surrounding the creation of hydrographic data from various elevation sources including IfSAR and 3DEP LiDAR. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced individual to join a team of professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm.  The firm succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people therefore we offer opportunities for professional growth while working with and applying the latest technology. Typical responsibilities are to work on the GIS/IT and Remote Sensing related projects for Local, State and Federal clients across the US.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
• Hiring, training, and supervising NHD/EDH production team
• Working with IfSAR, LiDAR, and NHD/WBD data, producing flow and elevation models;
• Elevation, Conflation, 3D Feature, and other specific data processing and manipulation activities;
• Creating a variety of digital mapping/remotely sensed products using various software platforms;
• Capturing, producing, geo-processing, and analyzing data;
• Creating and manipulating databases;
• Creating Scripts/Models/Macros in multiple software platforms;
• Helping develop training processes;
• Designing and implementing solid quality control procedures;
• Performing problem resolution, task management, collaborating, report and metadata writing
Required Skills & Required Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Engineering, Hydrology, or related field.
• 5 +years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field.
• Working knowledge of ArcHydro and GIS data conflation.
• Working knowledge of LiDAR classification and DEM creation.
• In-depth knowledge of ESRI’s software suite including ArcGIS 10x, ArcPro.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate and motivate production staff to deliver quality products on time and within budget
• Mentoring, training junior GIS analysts a plus.
• Esri Data Reviewer experience a plus.
• Quality Assurance, documentation and providing feedback.
• Experience working with QGIS, GRASS, and SAGA geospatial software is a plus
Beneficial Skills
• Experience producing and working with NHD, NHDPlus and Hydrology data.
• Expertise in Hydrography, H&H modeling, flood mapping or related areas
• Proximity to one of Dewberry’s geospatial centers of expertise in Fairfax VA, Tampa FL, or Denver CO, is a plus
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
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