Geospatial Linguist

At International Underwater Explorations, we are seeking a skilled Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and conflating information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB).

Key Responsibilities:

• Scan and geo-reference hardcopy maps, research, and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery to use as reference sources.
• Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB.
• Interpret and apply national and international policies governing the treatment of and general guidelines emanating from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other related organizations.

Requirements:

• High School diploma and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience.
• ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in the language and a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience.
• Experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro, creating shapefiles, geo-databases, utilizing native maps, secondary source maps, and historic maps for extraction and comparison, mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions, and expertise in research and information gathering.
• Levantine and/or Russian Language.
• Active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance is REQUIRED to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specific experience processing geographic names following agency policies and procedures is highly desired.
• Ideal candidate must be a self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Candidate must be able to multitask and deliver quality products within specified timelines.
• Candidate should work well as part of a team effort.
• BA degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.