We are seeking a Geospatial Linguist to work on maintaining the Geographic Names Database (GNDB), on behalf of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN), Foreign Names Committee (FNC). This role involves analyzing, providing, and maintaining data to update the GNDB, as well as researching and recommending new source material for production.
Primary Responsibilities :
Analyze and provide conflated information associated with Foundation feature data listed within the Geographic Names Database (GNDB).
Use BGN and customer guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct application of names, various romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on map products.
Accurately enter and maintain data to update the GNDB.
Research, order, scan, and geo-reference hydrographic and topographic sources, supporting textual sources, and commercial imagery to enhance toponymic and geographic accuracy.
Interpret and apply policies governing the treatment of names.
Research using ArcGIS Pro and QGIS software as well as common office business software.
Research and recommend native maps or data for acquisition to use as new source material for production.
Basic Qualifications
Proficiency in a specific language at the minimum level of ILR 2 / 2 as delineated on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT).
US Citizenship required and must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
Demonstrated experience with GIS software to include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.
Experience in research and information gathering.
Knowledge of GEOINT Sources.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Python Scripting.
Regional Geographic proficiency in the geographies of the analyst's area of responsibility.
Original Posting Date : 2024-10-24
Pay Range : Pay Range $42,250.00 - $76,375.00
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