ESP Associates has an immediate need for a Geospatial Ortho Technician to join the corporate office in Fort Mill, SC (South Charlotte). As an Ortho Technician, you will play a key role in creating and processing orthophotos from aerial digital imagery for mapping purposes. This includes tasks such as mosaicking, color balancing, and editing, all derived from aerial photography.
Responsibilities:
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Assist with project setup and workflow design to ensure that all specifications are met
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Support the Ortho Lead in the production of orthophoto products derived from aerial imagery systems including large, medium, and small format cameras
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Support the Ortho Lead in maintaining and meeting project schedules, ensuring the timely delivery of products
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Assist with quality control reviews and testing of orthophoto deliverables against client and industry specifications
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Assist the Geospatial team with other tasks related to aerial imagery and lidar processing as needed (cross-training in lidar and other tasks as needed)
Qualifications:
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Associate’s degree or higher in Geography, Geospatial Technology, GIS, or related field is preferred.
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1-2 years of relevant work experience in producing orthophoto products, to include rectification, mosaicking, seamline editing, Photoshop tasks, and quality control
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Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and ortho production software such as the OrthoPro suite of products
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Understanding of geographic coordinates, maps, and the characteristics of aerial imagery
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Must be goal-oriented with the ability to meet assigned deadlines
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Must be willing to work over-time as required to meet deadlines
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Ability to work closely with peers and managers to achieve established goals
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Ability to work in a high-stress environment with time limitations
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Applicants are expected to be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a team environment.
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Must be available/willing to cross-train in other disciplines (i.e., lidar)
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Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Corporate Information:
ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.
Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 194 on the 2024 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2024 ranking of 30.
ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
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Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
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401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
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PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
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Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
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Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
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Short-Term Disability Insurance
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Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Pet Insurance
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Education Reimbursement Opportunities
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Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
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Referral Bonuses