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We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.\nSummary:\nThe Geospatial Technician supports collection, processing, analysis and interpretation of geospatial data and remote sensing data. The Geospatial Technician travels to projects as a drone pilot and collects remote sensing and survey data. Under the guidance of more experienced Geomatics staff, this role provides support in survey, cartography, data manipulation, geographic information analysis, and database management for all phases of wind, solar, transmission and energy storage projects. Field work requires remaining at project sites until collection is completed (typically 1-3 weeks).\nWhen this role is not traveling, it will be hybrid requiring 3 days in office and 2 days working from home.\nRequirements:\nCollects lidar and photogrammetric data utilizing drones. \nCollects additional field data, including surveyed ground points. \nProcesses and analyzes photogrammetric and lidar data. \nCompiles spatial data from internal teams. \nUtilizes geographic data from a variety of sources including census, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, ALTA surveys, engineering documents, etc. \nPrepares and manages metadata. \nPerforms quality assurance and control on data products.\nSupports projects by providing requested information. \nPerforms surface comparison and quantity calculations, with guidance. \nSupports survey staff by providing support files. \nData collection requires some physical work in adverse weather, including extensive walking over uneven terrain. \nOperates Company aligned vehicle for site and surveying visits. Drives between site locations during daytime and nighttime hours and in varying weather conditions in order to complete site surveys. \nAttends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.\nComplies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.\nAdditional Responsibilities:\nPresents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.\nQualifications:\nHigh School diploma/GED required.\nBachelor’s degree in UAV/Drone Science, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, Cartographic Science, Geodetics preferred.\nFAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License required.\n1 or more years of drone-based data collection experience preferred.\n1 or more years of data processing or utilization of GIS/CAD software preferred.\n1 or more years of traditional field survey experience preferred.\nAbility to travel domestically 51-75% required.\nMust possess a valid Driver’s license.\nGIS/CAD software (ArcGIS, Global Mapper, AutoCAD).\nMicrosoft Office (Excel including data sorting and filtering, charts, formatting, pivot tables, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) \nDJI flight planning software.\nExperience with remotely-sensed data processing and analytics is preferred. \nField experience, including drone-based data collection. \nDetail-oriented. \nAbility to work & learn independently. \nAbility to work professionally with clients, vendors, employees, managers and supervisors. \nKnowledge of survey, including experience using Trimble GPS survey equipment, is preferred. \nExperience using lidar scanners is preferred. \nFunctional competencies include attention to detail, excellence, collaboration, agility, and ethics & integrity.\nAnticipated base salary range: $24.05 - $30.06\nThe final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.\nRES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:\nMedical, Dental and Vision\nHealth Savings Account with employer contribution\nFlexible Spending Accounts\n4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life\nShort and Long Term Disability\nAccident, Hospital, and Critical Illness\n401 (k) plan with 6% company match\n4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays\nTuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement\nVolunteer and Charity Matching\nPaid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave\nEmployee Referral Bonus\nEmployee Discounts and Wellness programs\nWellness Reimbursement\nPhysical requirements and environment:\nThe work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nRarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling and stooping are required.\nOccasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, pulling/pushing/lifting 31-50 lbs., are required.\nFrequently: Standing and walking are required.\nConstantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.\nRarely exposed to wet climates and vibration in the work environment.\nOccasionally exposed to extreme cold, noise, and hazards in the work environment.\nFrequently exposed to extreme heat and humidity in the work environment.\nWe maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.\nRES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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