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GIS Analyst – Geology, Mineral Resources
Xcellent Technology Solutions (XTS)GIS Analyst involved in geospatial data management and analysis for USGS mineral resource investigations. Collaborating with geoscientists on innovative research projects using advanced GIS technologies.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support USGS’s ongoing resource investigations across the Western United States
- Georeference historic geologic maps and extract previously undigitized data
- Evaluate mineral occurrence information from technical reports and interpret satellite imagery
- Build geospatial databases and create publication-quality maps and figures for USGS scientific products
- Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and GIS professionals to provide accurate geospatial data
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must have the ability to receive / maintain a favorable adjudicated Public Trust investigation (US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident for at least 3 years)
- Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years / 10+ years of relevant experience
- Strong proficiency with ArcGIS to support geologic and mineral-resource investigations
- Expertise in georeferencing and spatial data development, including digitizing geologic maps
- Strong geologic interpretation skills, including identifying lithology, mineralization, geologic age, structural features, and mineral occurrences from maps and imagery
- Experience developing geologic and mineral-resource database using scientific literature
- Experience using aerial and satellite imagery to identify and document geologic features
- Ability to produce publication-quality geosciences products, including maps and technical illustrations
- Experience creating Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) compliant metadata for geospatial datasets
- Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, Spatial Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, Image Analyst, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat
Benefits
Comp & perks- Tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401K with employer matching
- GeoAI scholarship for further skill development
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georeferencingspatial data developmentgeologic interpretationdatabase developmentaerial imagery analysissatellite imagery analysispublication-quality geosciences productsFGDC compliant metadata