Geospatial Python Developer with Security Clearance

at UICGS and Bowhead Family of Companies
Published July 4, 2022
Location Mobile, AL
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Description GEOSPATIAL PYTHON DEVELOPER (DQM-22-1014-F): We are looking for a Geospatial Python Developer to join our Navigation Data Team to assist in developing new tools, data automation process, and improve upon existing systems and data integrations. This position is authorized to be fully remote. Geospatial Python Developer responsibilities will include writing, testing and debugging data automation processes for existing and new tasks. Additional tasks will include coordinating with and extracting user requirements from multiple stakeholders which results in developing new processes, automation and geospatial data sets. To be successful in this role, the candidate should be knowledgeable with GIS data to include shape files, file geodatabases and enterprise geodatabases, basic spatial analysis tools, database ETL and surveying principles. The main goal is to create fully automated, near-real time processes to maintain many national, authoritative datasets for consumption by internal and external customers. Responsibilities may include: • Integration of user-facing elements developed by a team of developers • API design, development, and management • Write pythonic, scalable code • Develop code sets for Desktop and Cloud based process utilizing ESRI ArcGIS python modules and services • Integrate new processes into existing systems and datasets • Test, debug and comment processes • Improve functionality and performance of existing processes • Adhere to and implement security and data protection solutions • Assess and prioritize tasks and new functionality efforts • Coordinate and communicate with internal team members to understand user requirements, problems • Provide positive, constructive critique on technical solutions • Collaborating with other research scientists and geographers across disciplines to identify methodological challenges in hydrographic surveying efforts for improvement of data processing methods • Developing, evaluating, and applying quantitative and qualitative data science methods to issues relevant to hydrographic surveying and 3D data sets • Participate in inter-agency working groups or committees to provide expert technical perspective and create long-range inter-agency plans with significant consequences for participating agencies • Represent USACE for exchange of techniques, software, and data with geographers, surveyors and researchers from other government agencies Requirements In accordance with Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, candidates should be aware that they may be required to have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire. • BA/S in Computer Science, Geography, Engineering, or other related field is highly preferred. • Demonstrable experience developing Python scripts and or application. • Experience with ESRI's arcpy, PANDAS, NUMPY and or other scientific modules. • Experience with Python or R, ArcGIS or other equivalent mapping application experience • Creating manual and automated reports utilizing both spatial and business data. • Experience utilizing ArcGIS Model Builder, Python Toolbox, SQL is preferred. • Basic Familiarity with REST services and ESRI's ArcGIS Online Toolsets like Dashboards is preferred. • Intermediate-to-advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite-Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Public Trust clearance at this location. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/). UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar corporation recognized as one of the top 25 8(a) companies for government contracting. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. Link to apply: rn21.ultipro.com/UKP1001/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*701DD22224930654 #LI-KC1 * UIC and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. * Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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* The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)