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Job Title:    Production Specialist

Job Summary:

Supports map production operations through use of photogrammetry and mapping software systems in a fast-paced commercial mapping environment, relying on strong analytical skills and understanding of computers, math, geometry and imagery to generate quality products.

Duties:

  • Responsible for portion of production workflow, working as an integral part of a small team
  • Follows standard procedures to ensure generation of intermediate or final work products which meet quality specifications
  • Communicates closely and effectively with team partners and with supervisor
  • Sets up batch jobs, monitoring progress and analyzing results as appropriate
  • Performs quality checks on various geospatial work products which include digital imagery, elevation data
  • Manipulates and processes digital elevation data, including LiDAR data
  • Contributes to various stages of the production workflow, which may include flight planning, aerial triangulation, processing of GPS data, image processing, and assembly of data for client delivery
  • Applies analytical skills to aid in the production workflow, trouble-shooting where appropriate and providing feedback and suggestions for innovation and improvements in procedures
  • Exercise problem-solving skills within assigned responsibilities and duties
  • Perform other duties or special assignments as instructed by supervisor

Qualifications:

  • Good computer skills
  • Strong analytical and math skills, coupled with strong attention to detail
  • Good communication skills, team player
  • Ablility to multitask and work in a fast paced production environment
  • Ability and passion to learn new software tools
  • Working knowledge of some of the following or similar software a plus: Erdas Imagine, LPS, AutoCad, Microstation, SocetSet, Terrasolid software, ESRI etc.
  • BA in geography, geomatics, engineering, math or related field desired
  • Basic programming or scripting skills a plus

Benefits:

HJW Geospatial, an equal opportunity employer, offers an exciting opportunity for qualified career-motivated professionals. We provide competitive compensation and the chance to work with talented people in a winning, successful, and pleasant environment. We offer many premium benefits including matching 401(k), dental, medical, vision, life insurance and PTO.


Interested candidates who fit the description are encouraged to apply to hr@hjw.com.

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About the company
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, HJW GeoSpatial has been providing specialized mapping services to government and private sector clients for over 50 years, and has a well-established reputation for quality and commitment to its customers. Our company’s service solutions form a geospatial foundation for decisions that clients make in their daily operations, whether it is dealing with land, environment, managing natural resources, or engineering, construction, and other critical infrastructure. Since 1949, the company has been a leading innovator, using the latest technologies to improve its mapping solutions: from early adoption of airborne GPS / IMU, to digital orthophoto maps derived from aerial photography and high-resolution satellite imagery. Most recently, HJW GeoSpatial has announced support for digital aerial cameras and airborne LiDAR solutions which offer unique capabilities for our clients.

HJW GeoSpatial is a privately held, well established professional service company providing digital mapping to government agencies and private clients. Our corporate culture is one of teamwork and a commitment to provide excellent customer service. We are located in the historic Art Deco landmark building, formerly occupied by I. Magnin, at 20th and Broadway in downtown Oakland, directly adjacent to the 19th Street BART station.


 

   

Please direct your employment inquiries and resume to:

Human Resources
HJW GeoSpatial, Inc.
2001 Broadway, 3rd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612

Tel: 510-834-2001
Fax: 510-834-2101
Toll Free: 1-800-383-2991
Email: hr@hjw.com

 


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