Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) helps federal agencies improve productivity and find innovative solutions. Taking a personalized approach, CNSS offers a complete line of innovative services and consulting to government agencies, including call center, application modernization, data utilization, advanced analytics and IT infrastructure. Your valuable skills can help us give customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation System Solutions is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

SUMMARY

The GIS Specialist I shall provide classifications of remotely sensed imagery and spatial analysis outputs and related technical support to staff, cooperators, and partners, namely the Gulf Coast Joint Venture (GCJV).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop new spatial data from remotely sensed data (e.g., satellite imagery, elevation data, and aerial photography) using predefined guidance
• Conduct spatial analyses (e.g., developing statistics based on spatial location of features, developing new datasets though compilation of existing data, exploring patterns in spatial data, etc.) of available geospatial datasets to support landscape conservation design and delivery.
• As needed, perform review of scientific literature relevant to remote sensing, GIS analyses, and ecology-specific to habitats being mapped or analyzed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science with an emphasis on geographic information systems or remote sensing.
• 2 years of experience in a research setting (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Remote sensing theory including: 1) spectral reflectance characteristics; 2) spectral indices; 3) land use land cover classification; 4) pixel-based classifications; and 6) accuracy assessment of classifications
• Knowledge of Common geospatial analysis techniques including: 1) site optimization; 2) buffering; 3) spatial queries and spatial joins; and 4) zonal statistics
• Knowledge of Trimble eCognition and ERDAS Imagine
• Experience with Light detection and ranging (lidar) data, Geospatial datums and coordinate systems, Data management, Map production, FGDC metadata standards and development, Figure and table preparation.
• Must be proficient at oral and written English-language communication.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background investigation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Climate controlled office environment.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: 39,000.00 - $40,000.00 annually

CNSP offers a competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, paid time off and more. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law.

Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

COMPLIANCE

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

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