Background
NOAA's National Geodetic Survey (NGS) provides the framework for all positioning activities in the Nation. The foundational elements of latitude, longitude, elevation, and shoreline information impact a wide range of important activities. NGS has the responsibility of surveying and/or reviewing the surveys of thousands of U.S. airports for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the NGS Aeronautical Survey Program (ASP). NOTE: This position is scheduled to last 1 year, with the possibility of extension.  

Position Description
Will work with NGS and FAA to understand their strategic goals and the relationships between the organizations to include regulations, specifications, and standards related to aeronautical surveys. Job duties include:

• Conduct field survey planning, flight line layout, imagery review, data archiving, aero triangulation, compilation, quality control, product production, printing, and distribution.
• Responsible for processing field collected data and determining weather airfields meet necessary safety standards. 
• Document changes to runways and ensure the accuracy of airfields' geoid models. 
• Assist in developing strategic plans and concepts and keeps abreast of new technologies and methods.
• Become a recognized expert in the professional aeronautical survey community in methodologies, techniques, and GIS fields. 

Required Skills
0-4 years of relevant experience using Esri ArcGIS Suite, Python and databases. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with sensitive or classified data.

Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident and be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

Education
Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics, Geodesy, GIS, related discipline, or equivalent.

Location
Work may be performed remotely with some in-office meeting required to collaborate with colleagues. Approximately 80% telework permitted. Candidates should be within reasonable commuting distance to Silver Spring, MD.

Salary
The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $125,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT uses several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the position's scope and expected duties, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.  

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