French Toponymist Journeyman (Geospatial Linguist)

Company: Leidos
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 15, 2022

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Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a -French Toponymist Apprentice level -(Geospatial Linguist) candidate -to support a customer site in St -Louis Missouri. - Active TS/SCI clearance required to be considered.

The -French Toponymist -(Geospatial Linguist) -shall analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) while working closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names experts. Selected candidate will use agency guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products. These services will use the Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS), charts, imagery and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to use question via the Ad Hoc Query process. In addition, the candidate will prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDB. The accuracy and reliability of the selected candidate's work is essential to the missions of these users.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Selected candidate will scan and geo-reference hardcopy/softcopy maps, research, and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery to use as reference sources
Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB
Selected candidate will interpret and apply national and international policies governing the treatment of and general guidelines emanating from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other related organizations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
HS Diploma and -3 years relevant intelligence experience.
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Basic knowledge of geography, cartography/map reading skills, and understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Basic knowledge of research gathering and library functions (query, ordering, etc.)
Minimum proficiency of Level 2 for Reading as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Proficiency Levels or the equivalent that meets or exceeds the ILR skill Level 2. Testing must have taken place within two years prior to the issuance of a Task Order
Special Requirement: -Toponymist -Apprentice (Geospatial Linguist) -must maintain a two year currency at Level 2 or higher, verified by test results submitted.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in a relevant field
"External Referral Eligible"
MACSS

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