Dewberry is currently seeking a Quality Manager to support operations within our Geospatial Technology Services department. Typical responsibilities include detailed analysis and review of topographic lidar data, topobathymetric data, IfSAR, vector data (2D and 3D), Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), Digital Surface Models (DSMs), Orthoimagery, Shoreline Mapping, elevation derived hydrography (EDH) data for 3DHP, and terrains for state, federal, and private clients across the US. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of dedicated professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. This position offers great potential for professional growth and the opportunity to work with and apply the latest geospatial technology.
Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.
Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
QA/QC of elevation data, imagery, other GIS data, and associated data products
Providing feedback on all stages of production
Creation and analysis of derivative data layers
Supporting and leading process improvements
Report and metadata creation and review
Supporting the creation, modification, and maintenance of internal documentation, e.g. standard operating procedures, checklists, and report/metadata templates
Training junior staff in QA/QC procedures and production workflows, including development and planning of training
Leading quality review meetings and helping prioritize tasks and projects
Representing quality team during client meetings
Assisting project managers with scope, budget, and resource estimations related to QA/QC activities
Understanding client expectations and helping to translate those expectations to analysts when/if data modifications are required
Assign tasks and coordinate with analysts, technicians, or administrative staff
Compose and prepare technical writing beyond existing templates
Required Skills & Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field
5+ years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field
Creative problem solving skills
In-depth knowledge of Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro
Experience with digital elevation data, imagery, and other geospatial products
Experience providing quality assurance and quality control of geospatial products
Working knowledge of TerraScan
Proficiency with other geospatial software suites such as Global Mapper or LP360
Experience with national elevation programs, such as USGS 3DEP and/or USGS 3DHP
Experience with industry standards and specifications, e.g. ASPRS Positional accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data (2014), USGS Lidar Base Specifications
Proficiency in standard office computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, etc.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desired Experience
Experience creating scripts/models/macros in multiple GIS/remote sensing platforms
Bathymetric data processing and/or verification experience
Familiarity with CMMI Frameworks
Familiarity with Section 508 compliance
Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems)
Join Dewberry and be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Apply today and take your career to the next level!
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
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