Cartographer - Junior

Royce Geospatial Consultants - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Junior Cartographer position at Royce Geo involves compiling and updating maritime features and attributes on low complexity data sets within a geospatial information system environment. The role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to providing exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate will contribute to the production of cartographic materials using various data sources and will be part of a culture that values innovation and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Compile or update maritime features and attributes on low complexity data sets for the SFH DNC/ENC/CPENC/LPC/DWC/TOD/SMENC/AML portfolio.
• Evaluate sources such as rasterized nautical charts and digital hydrographic survey data to recommend optimal sources for inclusion in low complexity source packages.
• Perform quality control checks on DNC/ENC/CPENC/LPC/DWC/TOD/SMENC/AML data against the sources used and document discrepancies.

Requirements

• TS/SCI Clearance required.
• 1 year of demonstrated cartographic finishing and feature extraction from maps, charts, or various imagery sources.
• 1 year of demonstrated experience using ESRI ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro.
• Demonstrated experience loading raster and vector files for viewing/reviewing multiple overlapping data sets.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience creating, editing, and manipulating shapefiles and geodatabases.
• Experience exporting data in multiple formats, predominantly standard MILSPEC and shapefiles.
• Knowledge of generalization rules.
• Experience using imagery for nautical chart compilation.
• Experience combining digital cartography, GIS, and remote sensing techniques.
• Experience performing manual or automated bulk quality checks.
• Knowledge of geospatial database content management.
• Knowledge of symbolization rules for feature portrayal.
• Experience working with geospatial data in a multi-user enterprise environment.

Benefits

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events